Kelly Lewis
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Analytical and strategic Registered Nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient, and always willing to go the extra mile to meet patient expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Anesthesia Testing Nurse
Florida Medical Clinic
07.2020 - Current
- Conducted detailed telephone interviews to assess, a patient's eligibility for admission, in accordance with AAAHC guidelines.
- Assisted with peribubular, supraclavicular, popliteal, deep peroneal, and sural nerve blocks, while providing conscious sedation.
- Precise placement, maintenance, and removal of peripheral intravenous catheters.
- Administered fluids, antibiotics, and other ordered infusions, while providing detailed documentation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans and outcomes. (Chris Committee Member)
- Careful conscious sedation administration, with strict cardiac monitoring, timely documentation, and detailed report to recovery staff.
- Authored facility policies including: Safe Antibiotic Administration Guidelines and Laser Safety Guidelines (Laser Safety Officer)
- Key stakeholder in an unremarkable AAAHC accreditation inspection, resulting in consecutive "Newsweek: America's Top 25 Surgery Centers" Awards (22 & 2023).
PRE/PACU Registered Nurse
Florida Medical Clinic
05.2018 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications post surgery.
- Careful conscious sedation administration, with strict cardiac monitoring, timely documentation, and detailed report to recovery staff.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Precepted new PRE/PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and safe discharge practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale. (Chris Committee Member)
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Central Florida
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines, while closely monitoring for side-effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Mitigated risks associated with critical care nursing practice, by consistently applying evidence-based guidelines within daily routines.
- Minimized complications after heart catheterizations and pacemaker insertions, by strict adherence to post-procedure care protocols.
- Provided learning opportunities for nursing students during clinical rotations in the ICU and PCU.
- Advanced clinical knowledge through ongoing professional development activities, including workshops, conferences, and certifications.
- Exhibited strong leadership skills while serving as PCU charge nurse.
- Judicious hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drug titration, thrombolytic therapy administration, dysrhythmia interpretation, and fluid/electrolyte restoration.
- Reduced hospital re-admissions by providing thorough discharge education and introduction to home healthcare case manager, for all PICC line patients.
Registered Nurse
Tampa General
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Strict Fluid Balance Monitoring for post renal transplant patients, with irrigation.
- Completed Transplant residency rotation program.
- Careful care, maintenance, and removal of surgical drains and chest tubes, per hospital protocol.
- Completed certification required for ventricular assist devices and total artificial hearts, and provided post op care for the hospitals first TAH recipient.
- Conducted timely and thorough assessments, detailed documentation of patient care, treatments executed and medications administered.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Reduced hospital re-admissions by providing thorough discharge education and timely follow-up appointments for PICC line patients.
- Vigilant care, maintenance, and removal of central venous catheters, per hospital protocol.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Tampa, FL12.2016
Certification
Registered Nurse: RN9454878 EXP: 7/2026
ACLS Provider EXP: 9/2025
BLS Provider EXP: 9/2025
Timeline
Pre-Anesthesia Testing Nurse
Florida Medical Clinic
07.2020 - Current
PRE/PACU Registered Nurse
Florida Medical Clinic
05.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Advent Health Central Florida
07.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Tampa General
01.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
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