Lewis Wallace
Registered Nurse
Hammond,LA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Nurse/Floor Nurse
Forest Manor Nursing Home
Covington, LA
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Reviewed medical records for accurate documentation of diagnoses according to established criteria.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Analyzed patient data including lab results, vital signs, medications, to assess current condition and make recommendations regarding treatment options.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Provided support and education to families, caregivers, and other staff members on MDS processes and procedures.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Practical Nursing Instructor
Delta College
Covington, LA
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Monitored student compliance with state regulations related to licensure exams.
- Contributed professional feedback to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation hours.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Assisted students with developing critical thinking skills related to patient care.
- Guided and supervised nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
- Instructed students on how to provide healthcare services in a variety of clinical settings.
- Assigned tasks and supervised students during clinical rotations.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Post Acute LTAC
Hammond, LA
04.2010 - 04.2014
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Utilized a wide range of medical equipment, including ventilators and intravenous (IV) pumps, to support patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
LTAC
Hammond, LA
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to family members during difficult times.
- Educated family members on post-discharge care instructions for their loved ones.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
North Oaks Medical Center
Hammond, LA
05.2007 - 11.2010
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients in a residential setting.
ICU Nurse
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
Covington, LA
05.2003 - 06.2007
- Facilitated admission and discharge processes for ICU patients.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities related to critical care nursing practices.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs of critically ill patients.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes in electronic health systems.
Respiratory Care Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
05.1998 - 05.2003
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance, disease prevention and treatments.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Initiated emergency measures when required for critical cases.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, wound care, injections, immunizations and performing physical examinations.
- Assisted physicians during examinations providing support as needed.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature pulse rate of patients regularly.
- Reported any changes in patient's condition to attending physician promptly.
Weekend Supervisor
Landmark Of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
- Provided feedback on employee performance reviews as needed.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner and communicated resolution to customers.
- Displayed strong leadership abilities by motivating team members during times of high stress or low morale.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on individual skill sets and availability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University
06-1998
Skills
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Medication administration and compliance
- Clinical documentation and regulatory adherence
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Care plan development
- Mentoring nurses
- Ventilator care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- IV drug therapy management
- Ostomy care management
- Student precepting
- Blood draw and sample collection
Certification
- ACLS
Areas worked
- Every unit in hospitals except Peds and L&D. A;so worked Home Health
Timeline
MDS Nurse/Floor Nurse
Forest Manor Nursing Home
05.2020 - 03.2022
Practical Nursing Instructor
Delta College
05.2015 - 11.2016
Critical Care Registered Nurse
LTAC
06.2011 - 06.2013
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Post Acute LTAC
04.2010 - 04.2014
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
North Oaks Medical Center
05.2007 - 11.2010
ICU Nurse
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
05.2003 - 06.2007
Respiratory Care Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
05.1998 - 05.2003
Weekend Supervisor
Landmark Of Baton Rouge
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University
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