Kristen Lewis
Woodbine,MD
Summary
Compassionate nursing student with hands-on clinical experience in medical-surgical, pediatric, maternal-child, NICU, mental health, and long-term care settings. Skilled in delivering patient-centered care and fostering strong connections with patients and families. Proficient in clinical assessment, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking, dedicated to ensuring patients feel respected and valued.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Experience
St. Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
03.2026 - 04.2026
- Performed head-to-toe assessments for pediatric patients, ensuring age-appropriate care.
- Assisted healthcare staff in delivering timely medication to patients. and treatment delivery.
- Provided developmentally appropriate care while promoting patient comfort, safety, and emotional well-being.
- Partnered with healthcare team to deliver coordinated care for patients.
Clinical Experience
Shepherd Pratt Mental Health Center
Eldridge, Maryland
03.2026 - 04.2026
- Conducted mental status assessments and monitored patients for mood, behavior, and cognition changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Applied therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and enhance patient engagement.
- Maintained patient safety through environmental checks and ongoing assessment.
- Facilitated group teaching sessions on coping strategies and stress management to empower patients in self-management.
Clinical Experience
Howard County General Hospital
Columbia, MD
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Assisted with maternal and fetal assessments throughout the labor process.
- Performed maternal postpartum and newborn assessments.
- Assisted with diapering, positioning, taking vital signs on premature and medically fragile newborns under supervision.
- Supported mothers with breastfeeding and newborn feeding techniques.
Clinical Experience
Howard County General Hospital
Columbia, MD
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Administered medications under supervision.
- Interacted with patients in a professional manner while providing compassionate care.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients.
- Collected vital signs and performed focused assessments.
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge.
Clinical Experience
Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Olney, Maryland
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Performed comprehensive head to toe assessments and monitored residents for changes in condition.
- Cultivated therapeutic relationships with patients, ensuring empathetic, person-centered care to promote emotional well-being.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, ambulating, mobility, and feeding to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Supported RN in safe and accurate medication administration.
Clinical Experience
Howard County General Hospital
Columbia, MD
09.2026 - Current
- Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygenation, and neurological status to detect changes in patient condition.
- Complete head to toe and focused assessments.
- Review laboratory results and collaborate with RN to identify clinically significant changes.
- Assist with IV therapy and monitor IV sites for complications.
- Practice prioritization and clinical judgment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Howard Community College
Columbia12-2026
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Culturally sensitive care
- Clinical assessment
- Quality of care standards
- Active listening
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Maryland
- CPR/BLS Certified - American Red Cross
Timeline
Clinical Experience
Howard County General Hospital
09.2026 - Current
Clinical Experience
St. Agnes Hospital
03.2026 - 04.2026
Clinical Experience
Shepherd Pratt Mental Health Center
03.2026 - 04.2026
Clinical Experience
Howard County General Hospital
02.2026 - 03.2026
Clinical Experience
Howard County General Hospital
09.2025 - 11.2025
Clinical Experience
Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
02.2025 - 04.2025
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Howard Community College