Lekavia Lewis
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Lehigh Regional Medical Center
Lehigh Acres , FL
2021.08 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.with more than 14 years experience in my field and always 100% on time with no call outs or disciplinary action against me.
CNA
Lehigh Regional Medical Center
Lehigh Acres , FL
2021.08 - Current
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Unit Secratary
South Dade nursing and rehabilitation center
17475 south Dixie highway
2002.09 - Current
- Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
- Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and philosophy.
- Recruited, hired, trained and coached on average of [4r] new employees per year.
- Oversaw private and MCR billing, payroll, AP, and AR and verified that proper procedures were followed.
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Organize unit and chart reviews three times a month.
- Answer and manage all calls on the unit.
- Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety.
- Confirmed accurate completion of forms/reports for the admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident.
- Responded to Code Red pages and followed through on disposition of patients.
- Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reports.
CNA
Baptist Health Of South Florida
Miami , AZ
2020.09 - 2021.08
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - License Practical Nursing
VinTex Nursing Institute
Miami Fl2014
Skills
- Accomplished leader
- Knowledge of Medicaid statutes and regulations
- Strategic planning capability
- Fast Learner
- Skilled in typing
- Expert in paper filing
- Intravenous Medications
- Wound Dressing
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Care Planning and Modifications
- IV Insertion
- Patient Flow
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Patient Management
- Flexible & Adaptable
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Timeline
LPN
Lehigh Regional Medical Center
2021.08 - Current
CNA
Lehigh Regional Medical Center
2021.08 - Current
CNA
Baptist Health Of South Florida
2020.09 - 2021.08
Unit Secratary
South Dade nursing and rehabilitation center
2002.09 - Current
Associate of Science - License Practical Nursing
VinTex Nursing Institute
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