Makayla Lewis
Hamilton,OH
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings and Longterm Care settings. I have the ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. I have experience in prioritizing patient care in order to meet goal orientated outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neuro Pediatric LPN
Maxim Healthcare
Cincinnati, OH
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by pediatricians, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to supervising nurse or physician, promoting early intervention for potential health issues.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans as necessary to optimize health outcomes for children in care.
- Hydrocephalus management.
- Developmental delay care.
- Neurological baseline assessment.
- Secure precautions.
- Hypertonia/spasticity monitoring.
- Perform ongoing neurological assessment to detect any acute changes.
- Emergency intervention.
- Assistive device support.
- Provide specialized care for patient with cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus, including ROM exercises, positioning and spasticity management, vp shunt monitoring and monitoring changes in muscle tone and implementing contracture prevention techniques.
LPN Charge Nurse
Doverwood Village
Hamilton
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
Student Nurse
Mercy Health Hospital
Fairfield
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs to ensure quality care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to plan and implement patient care strategies.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for seamless communication.
- Participated in infection control measures, contributing to a safe hospital environment.
- Adapted quickly to dynamic environments, ensuring effective responses to patient needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
PCA
UC West Chester Hospital
West Chester, OH
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
Consumer Contact Professional
Fifth Third Bank
Cincinnati, OH
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Infant Teacher / Float Teacher
Children R Our Future
Fairfield
12.2017 - 02.2020
- Enhanced infant learning by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational games.
- Promoted cognitive development through interactive play sessions and sensory experiences.
- Improved communication skills among infants by incorporating sign language into daily routines.
- Assessed developmental milestones and provided regular updates to parents on their child''s progress.
Education
Nursing -
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH10.2023
Fairfield Senior High School
Fairfield, OH05.2017
Skills
- Clinical Judgment
- Care Plan Development
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Geriatric Care
- Epic
- Pediatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Decision Making
- Delegation Skills
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking
- Patient Education
- Nursing Documentation
- Pain Management
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Child development
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Acute care
- Post-op monitoring
- Seizure precautions
- Vp Shunt monitoring
- IV administration
- Feeding tube admiration
- Placing NG tube
- Fall prevention
- Immunization administration
- Nutrition counseling
Certification
Basic Life Support
IV Certification
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Doverwood Village
11.2023 - 11.2024
Neuro Pediatric LPN
Maxim Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
Student Nurse
Mercy Health Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2024
PCA
UC West Chester Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2022
Consumer Contact Professional
Fifth Third Bank
05.2020 - 09.2021
Infant Teacher / Float Teacher
Children R Our Future
12.2017 - 02.2020
Nursing -
Hondros College of Nursing
Fairfield Senior High School