Lewis Paul Sablay
Deerfield,IL
Summary
Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Elevate Care
Northbrook, IL
06.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Head Nurse
Pira Hospital, Inc.
, Philippines
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Provided guidance and support to the nursing staff, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Assigned tasks and monitored progress of daily operations within the nursing unit.
- Developed educational programs that addressed clinical issues in coordination with other healthcare professionals.
- Ensured quality assurance standards were met by monitoring staffing levels, evaluating performance of nursing staff and providing feedback as needed.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, patients and families regarding treatments plans or medical information.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, preparing reports for administration review.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses by providing training sessions on topics such as infection control measures or proper medication administration techniques.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
Chief Nurse
Pira Hospital
, Philippines
03.2013 - 03.2018
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Monitored staff compliance with established regulations, standards of care, and best practices.
- Provided leadership in the development of a safe patient environment through effective management of resources.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Directed daily operations of the nursing department including budgeting, personnel management, and quality assurance activities.
- Evaluated performance of nursing staff members and provided feedback to improve services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to evaluate patient outcomes and develop strategies for improvement.
- Reviewed medical records to assess documentation accuracy and identify potential areas of risk or liability issues.
- Advised on selection, purchase, maintenance, use, repair and disposal of equipment used by nursing staff.
- Implemented strategies that improved patient satisfaction scores across multiple units.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Community Health Nurse
Department of Health Regional Office I
, Philippines
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Developed and implemented health education programs for individuals and families to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate the physical condition of clients in their homes.
- Provided immunizations according to established protocols while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitored patients' progress by collecting vital signs such as height, weight, blood pressure and pulse rate.
- Counseled patients regarding lifestyle changes needed for improved health outcomes.
- Participated in community outreach activities providing health screenings at local events.
- Identified risk factors associated with communicable diseases through contact tracing investigations.
- Collaborated with public health departments to develop strategies for promoting healthy behaviors in the community.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Tan-Yee Therapeutic Home Care
, Philippines
09.2011 - 03.2013
- Assessed, monitored and documented vital signs for patients.
- Provided nursing care to patients with mental health disorders.
- Educated patients and families on medications, safety measures and lifestyle modifications.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote patient engagement.
- Performed physical examinations and screenings as required by the unit's protocols.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and hospital policy.
- Counseled patients on how to cope with their mental health issues in a positive manner.
- Identified potential crisis situations and took appropriate action to de-escalate them quickly and safely.
- Maintained accurate records of treatments, assessments, medications, laboratory results and any other pertinent information related to patient care.
- Provided emotional support for patients during difficult times of adjustment or distress.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used in treatment plans and made necessary adjustments as needed.
- Monitored patient behavior for changes that may indicate a need for medical intervention or change in treatment plan.
- Encouraged family involvement in the development of treatment plans when appropriate.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Philippines
Philippines03-2010
Master of Science - Adult- Gerontology Acute Care
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- IV management
- Lab result interpretation
- Chart updating
- Medication Administration
- Long-Term Care
Certification
- BLS (2023)
Organizational Membership
- American Nurses Association
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (Student member)
- American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Timeline
RN
Elevate Care
06.2022 - Current
Head Nurse
Pira Hospital, Inc.
03.2018 - 03.2022
Community Health Nurse
Department of Health Regional Office I
08.2017 - 02.2018
Chief Nurse
Pira Hospital
03.2013 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Tan-Yee Therapeutic Home Care
09.2011 - 03.2013
- BLS (2023)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Philippines
Master of Science - Adult- Gerontology Acute Care
Walden University
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