Jaimee K. Lewis
New Orleans,La
Summary
To obtain a position that will aide in experience and growth opportunities as New Grad Registered Nurse. Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Ochsner Medical Center Westbank
06.2019 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and vital sign monitoring to ensure timely medical interventions.
- Supported emergency response teams during critical situations to optimize patient care delivery.
- Maintained and organized medical supplies, ensuring availability for urgent procedures and treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to streamline workflows and improve patient outcomes in the ER.
- Trained new staff on protocols, enhancing team efficiency and adherence to safety standards.
- Mentored junior technicians, promoting professional development and operational excellence within the ER team.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Maintained a clean and organized emergency room environment to ensure optimal patient safety and comfort.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols through rigorous adherence to proper hand hygiene practices and sanitization of equipment after each use.
- Assisted with monitoring during direct 1:1 observation of behavioral health patients.
Chief Medical Scribe
ScribeAmericaLLC
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Led documentation processes to ensure accurate and comprehensive medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to enhance patient care through precise data entry.
- Streamlined workflows by implementing best practices for scribing techniques.
- Trained new scribes on effective note-taking strategies and electronic health record systems.
- Monitored compliance with legal and regulatory standards in medical documentation.
- Developed templates to standardize clinical notes, improving efficiency and consistency.
- Reduced errors in medical records by diligently reviewing and editing transcribed notes for accuracy and clarity.
Medical Scribe
Ochsner Medical Center Westbank
05.2014 - 06.2019
- Documented patient encounters and medical histories accurately in real-time during examinations.
- Assisted healthcare providers with electronic health record (EHR) management and data entry tasks.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations while handling sensitive patient information.
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing workflow efficiency for clinical staff.
- Trained new scribe staff on EHR systems and best practices in medical documentation.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Reduced physician workload by taking on additional administrative tasks as needed, such as retrieving laboratory results and organizing patient files.
Sales Associate-Flex Team Member
Macy’s
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Responsible for proper customer service as a cashier, helping customers with accessorizing, starting fitting rooms, and maintaining a clean environment for customers.
Library Assistant-Work Study
Xavier University of Louisiana
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Responsible for helping librarians with circulation/ reserve books by checking out or restoring books in proper areas, aiding students with study rooms, as well as helping students in regards to library resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Pre-Med, Minor: Biology Minor: Business Administration
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, La05.2012
Master of Science - Biology, Concentration: Medical Sciences
Mississippi College
Clinton, Ms12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
New Orleans, LA04-2026
Skills
- Computer skills include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Vitals monitoring
- Patient monitoring
- Direct patient care
- ADL assistance
- Specimen collection
- EPIC EMR software
- Critical thinking
- Certified in CPR/AED: American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- CPI trained: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Chief Medical Scribe
ScribeAmericaLLC
08.2019 - 05.2020
Emergency Room Technician
Ochsner Medical Center Westbank
06.2019 - Current
Medical Scribe
Ochsner Medical Center Westbank
05.2014 - 06.2019
Sales Associate-Flex Team Member
Macy’s
08.2013 - 11.2013
Library Assistant-Work Study
Xavier University of Louisiana
09.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Biology, Concentration: Medical Sciences
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Pre-Med, Minor: Biology Minor: Business Administration
Xavier University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing