Heather Lewis
RN,BSN, MSN
Petoskey,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Teamleader RN
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
Petoskey, Michigan
06.2002 - Current
- Acitve member of the Code Team
- Active Member of the Stroke Team
- Delegated unit assignments and formulated safe staffing ratios
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, MI 09.1999 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH 05.2001 -
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL 05.2001 -
Skills
Code Team
Stroke Team
Staffing safe Nursing rations
Preceptor
Teamleader
Collaborative to facilitate daily needs of a busy critical care unit
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Teamleader RN
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
06.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central Michigan College
09.1999 - 06.2003