Lewis Penny
Foster,RI
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 38 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with asthma education.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Registered Nurse
Johnson and Wales University
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Clinical Assessment, treatment for lacerations and burns, In house diagnostic testing, evaluate for depression/suicide and connect them with in-house counseling. Evaluate student for general health concerns and refer to NP as needed.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients through empathy, cultural sensitivity, and open communication channels that foster trust.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Coastal Medical Bald Hill Pediatrics
11.2008 - 09.2022
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Phone triage, complete physical and DOH forms, order and manage vaccines. monitor labs
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Smithfield Pediatrics
04.2005 - 11.2008
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Vaccine administration, participate in Kidsnet program, maintained and ordered vaccines, triage calls, order supplies, complete forms.
Surgical Oncology Nurse
Roger Williams General Hospital
05.2003 - 04.2005
- Reduced medication errors by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions and promptly reporting concerns to physicians.
- Developed individualized care plans to address the unique needs of each patient undergoing cancer treatment.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Rehabilitation Nurse
Kent Hospital
06.2002 - 05.2003
- Managed complex wound care cases, utilizing advanced dressing techniques to promote timely healing while preventing complications such as infection or skin breakdowns.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Enhanced the quality of patient care through effective communication with interdisciplinary team members.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
St. Joseph's School of Nursing
North Providence, RI05-2002
Associates in Arts
CCRI
Warwick, RI08-1998
Diploma in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
CCRI
Lincoln, RI07-1985
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Preoperative care
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
- Emergency care
- Geriatric nursing
- Diagnostic testing
- Disease prevention
- Immunizations
- Oncology nursing
- Pediatric nursing
- Patient care
- Patient charting
- Immunization administration
- Discharge planning
- Treatment implementation
- Clinic scheduling
- Telephone triage
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Patient care assessment
- Electronic health records
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Pain management
Asthma Educator
Attended Asthma Education program. Certified as Asthma Educator in 2003.
Timeline
Clinic Registered Nurse
Johnson and Wales University
09.2022 - 05.2025
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Coastal Medical Bald Hill Pediatrics
11.2008 - 09.2022
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Smithfield Pediatrics
04.2005 - 11.2008
Surgical Oncology Nurse
Roger Williams General Hospital
05.2003 - 04.2005
Rehabilitation Nurse
Kent Hospital
06.2002 - 05.2003
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
St. Joseph's School of Nursing
Associates in Arts
CCRI
Diploma in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
CCRI
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