Heather Lewis

I am committed to the medical needs, comfort, and emotional well being of patients under my care. I take my role as a patient advocate very seriously and have a strong desire to deliver the highest quality care. I have strong communication skills that have enabled the development of a good rapport with patients, their families, and fellow caregivers. My experience floating between multiple units has helped me become flexible in stressful situations, increased my knowledge and diversified my skills in a wide variety of specialties. I am a positive role model and resource to my fellow nurses by providing education and support. My engagement in shared governance has allowed me to use my voice and experience to facilitate positive change within my department, hospital and system. I am looking for a position that will allow me the opportunity to uphold my high standards of care and allow for patient safety, autonomy and dignity.

• Epic and McKesson Super User, Led multiple training classes when transitioned from paper to computerized charting., Superuser when the hospital transitioned from All Scripts to Epic.
• Coronary CTA Protocol, Collaborated with physicians to develop an improved and effective protocol. Patient Safety Improvements, Identified potential safety issues, collaborated with physicians and relevant team members to create "cheat sheets" based on hospital policies for high risk procedures and medications,
• Created and presented SBARs in order to update and optimize patient care protocols and charting Service on Multiple Committees,
• Actively engaged to advocate for necessary changes to promote improved patient safety and work environment., Chair of Unit Based Nursing Council, Co-Chair of Shared Governance, System Nurse Practice Council Representative