Felicia Lewis
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 24 + years of experience in the medical field. Well-qualified medical professional with experience in patient assessment, disease management, and medication administration. Excellent communication, prioritization, and multitasking abilities with sound judgment, team player, and compassionate nature. Background in hospice and clinical environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse
Seasons Hospice
04.2023 - Current
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to patients and loved ones to meet emotional, mental, and physical needs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families, and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Taught family members and caregivers' various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs, and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Morton Comprehensive Health Services
06.2019 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physicians.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, returning phone calls, and appointment scheduling.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, and chronic disease self-management.
Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse
Grace Hospice
12.2005 - 09.2021
- Taught family members and caregivers' various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs, and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families, and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Of Oklahoma - Tulsa
09.1999 - 07.2013
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Prepares patient for examination by physician.
- Collect samples from patients including blood, urine, etc. Prepares samples for analysis.
- Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
- Make follow-up patient appointments or follow-up on patient appointments.
- Participates in patient treatment regimen, including administering medication (under supervision of physician).
- Performs variety of office responsibilities: answer phone, take messages, and perform triage within scope of practices in an accurate and timely manner.
- Participates in the orientation and training of new personnel.
- Perform routine immunizations and nebulizer treatments.
- Maintains an adequate inventory of examination room supplies and prepares exam rooms at the beginning and end of the day and between each patient.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General College Course
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKLicensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley
Tulsa, OK03.2003
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes and Hypertension)
- Educating Families
- Medical Records Management
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Hospice and palliative care
Timeline
Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse
Seasons Hospice
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Morton Comprehensive Health Services
06.2019 - Current
Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse
Grace Hospice
12.2005 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Of Oklahoma - Tulsa
09.1999 - 07.2013
Some College (No Degree) - General College Course
Tulsa Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley
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