Flaviane Machado Lewis
New York,NY
Summary
- Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 10 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. I’m flexible.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Mary Manning Walsh Home
New York, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Monitored trends in patient progress over time using various tools such as flow sheets or charting systems.
RN, Emergency Department
Hospital Municipal de Sete Lagoas
Sete Lagoas , Minas Gerais
02.2007 - 03.2018
- Assessed, monitored, and evaluated patient conditions to determine necessary interventions.
- Provided primary care for patients in the Emergency Department.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs and blood draws.
- Responded to codes and other emergency situations in a timely manner.
- Conducted triage assessments of incoming patients to prioritize care needs.
- Documented medical histories, physical exams, test results, diagnoses, treatments, and progress notes in electronic health records.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies and procedures related to emergency services.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality patient care standards.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through proper infection control protocols.
- Identified potential risk factors or complications during treatment of emergent cases.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to family members of critically ill patients.
- Coordinated transfers of critically ill patients from the Emergency Department to higher level facilities.
RN, ICU
Hospital Municipal de Sete Lagoas
Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais
02.2007 - 03.2018
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.
- Performed daily rounds to assess patient condition and provide education to families regarding treatments and prognoses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care by facilitating family meetings and providing support during difficult times.
- Served as a preceptor for new RN staff members by providing orientation on unit protocols and standards of practice.
- Received specialized training in critical care management techniques such as hemodynamic monitoring or ventilator management.
- Facilitated communication between patients and families and healthcare providers throughout the course of their stay.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds involving physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
- Assumed charge nurse responsibilities when needed, including delegating tasks to other staff members.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult diagnoses or life-threatening illnesses.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Unifenas
Belo Horizonte , Brazil12-2006
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Discharge Planning
- Compassionate Care
- Healthcare regulations
- Physical assessments
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
- Case Management
- Family and patient support
- Patient Assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Substance abuse treatment
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychosocial Analysis
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Safety Planning
- Chemical Dependency Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dementia Care
- Crisis Management
- Team Collaboration
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Mental health counseling
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Mary Manning Walsh Home
11.2023 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Hospital Municipal de Sete Lagoas
02.2007 - 03.2018
RN, ICU
Hospital Municipal de Sete Lagoas
02.2007 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Unifenas