Jennifer Lewis
Huntington Station,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwell Health Physician Partners
Greenlawn, NY, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary team to assess patient goals and establish treatment plans.
Flex Staff Registered Nurse
Northwell Health
Huntington , NY
01.2021 - Current
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies' heart rates.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
- Used skills and experience to promote outstanding patient care in labor and delivery department.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Northwell Health Huntington Hospital
Huntington, NY, NY
09.1996 - 01.2021
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Care of laboring patient and delivery of infant in Labor and Delivery
- Immediate postpartum newborn care
- Vaginal and Cesarean Section deliveries
- Care of intrapartum/antepartum patients
- Sterile scrub for Cesarean Sections, Tubal ligations and emergent hysterectomies.
- Venipuncture and IV initiation.
- Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
- Wrote detailed notes regarding patient discussions, including information in patient charts.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Assessed patients by observing symptoms and collecting history and physical information to report to treatment team.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Long Island Gynecology Oncology
Smithtown, NY
1 2001 - 04.2008
- Mixed medications for chemotherapy carefully following physician specifications.
- Discussed the importance of good nutrition during chemotherapy treatments and explained what side effects to expect.
- Spoke with patients to better understand experienced side effects, noting details in charts for physician follow-up.
- Emotionally supported patients during treatments and gave information on support groups and therapy services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH06.1995
Skills
- Medical screening
- Unit administration
- Patient monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- Infant CPR certified
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- ACLS Certification
- NRP Certification
- External Fetal Monitoring Certification (C-EFM)
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwell Health Physician Partners
01.2021 - Current
Flex Staff Registered Nurse
Northwell Health
01.2021 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Northwell Health Huntington Hospital
09.1996 - 01.2021
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Long Island Gynecology Oncology
1 2001 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedarville University
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- ACLS Certification
- NRP Certification
- External Fetal Monitoring Certification (C-EFM)
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