Keaosha LEWIS
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Experienced Postpartum Nurse with a strong clinical background and genuine passion for providing compassionate and comprehensive care to mothers and newborns during the postnatal period. Proficient in obstetrics, I have successfully cared for Mother-Baby, Antepartum, and NICU patients, administering medications, offering education and support to new mothers and families. I excel in collaborating with physicians to deliver appropriate care while prioritizing patient safety as my utmost priority.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provided culturally sensitive care by respecting diverse family values and traditions related to childbirth and the postpartum period.
- Administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders throughout the postpartum period.
- Prepared patients for discharge by providing thorough education on self-care, infant care, and follow-up appointments.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, connecting them with appropriate mental health resources when necessary.
Adult Health Medical Surgical
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
- Performed as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units
- Determined the priority of the patient’s problems and needs
- Assessed patients, rounded checks, gave medications, talked with family members
Mental Health
Virginia Beach Psychiatric
- Performed a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process
Nursing Care Partner II
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
CPhT, Immunization Specialist /Covid 19 Tester
CVS Pharmacy
01.2017 - 05.2023
- Updates patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders
- Completes thorough assessments to understand current patient conditions and develop diagnoses
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Virginia Beach, VA06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL12.2013
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Isolation precautions
- End of life care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Oxygen therapy
- Medication and IV administration
- Vitals monitoring
- Physical Assessment
- CPR/AED
- Emergency Care
- Post-anesthesia care
- Insulin medication assistance
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) Compact License, 09/26
- Basic Life Support BLS, American Heart Association, 12/25
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, American Heart Association, 10/25
Timeline
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Nursing Care Partner II
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2023
CPhT, Immunization Specialist /Covid 19 Tester
CVS Pharmacy
01.2017 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Alabama State University
- Registered Nurse (RN) Compact License, 09/26
- Basic Life Support BLS, American Heart Association, 12/25
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, American Heart Association, 10/25
Adult Health Medical Surgical
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Mental Health
Virginia Beach Psychiatric
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global University
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