Lewis Patrick Nobles
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Dedicated Oncology nurse with 13+ years of experience delivering compassionate care. Determined in giving excellent care to each individual, through assessments, medication administration and dedicated service and support. Throughout my career I have been a charge nurse, worked in a Stem Cell Transplant unit, an oncology floor nurse, and an ICU Oncology nurse. In each role I have been open to furthering my education, learning new skills and to changes within each health care system. I look forward to continuing to give excellent, and inclusive, care to patients.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
Tulsa, Oklahoma
04.2012 - Current
- Review post-operative orders and continuously monitor patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and orient patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitor responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Provide exceptional care to two high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implement interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Healthcare System
Tulsa, Oklahoma
07.2008 - 04.2012
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care and acute health issues in infusion treatment facility.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
Longview, TX
12.1997 - 12.2007
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK05.1996
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Staff Supervision
- Precepting
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Winner 2018
Oklahoma's 100 Best Nurses 2019
Certification
RN license in good standing. RN #R0091849
ACLS/BLS certified until 2023
Chemotherapy Administration until 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
04.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Healthcare System
07.2008 - 04.2012
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
12.1997 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Southeastern Oklahoma State University