MARGARET CHANDLER LEWIS
Nurse Practitioner
CLARKSDALE,MS
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Wound Care Nurse Practitioner
Wound Management Specialists
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in wound management, contributing to a culture of continuous learning within the organization.
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues across disciplines, fostering collaboration towards shared goals in patient care delivery.
- Performed debridement procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort during the process
PRN Nurse Practitioner
Byrd Family Medical Clinc
10.2021 - Current
- Provided primary care to pediatric and adult patients, 20+ daily.
PRN Nurse Practitioner
Cassidy Bayou Medical Clinic
08.2021 - Current
- Provided primary care to pediatric and adult patients, 20+ daily.
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Andrea Smith
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided primary care in clinic, including managing diabetes and hypertension, and reviewing lab work.
- Managed 100+ patients with home health
- Managed 150+ patients in 2 different nursing homes
Nurse Practitioner PRN
Halcyon Hospice
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Performed face to face visits with patients to assess hospice eligibility, and recertification.
Nurse Practitioner
PNS
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Gave acute and chronic medical care to residents of Greenbough, 60 bed facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results
Primary Care Provider
The Children's Clinic of Clarksdale
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Worked along side of collaborating physician to provide primary care of pediatric patients aged 4 months to 18 years.
- Performed HeadStart, wellness exams, and school physicals.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated acute illnesses.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Robert E Smith School of Nursing At Delta State
Cleveland, MS 05.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS 06.2000 - 05.2002
Skills
Diabetes and Hypertension Management
Evaluation of lab work, adjusting medications accordingly
Active listener and communicator with patients and colleagues
Team worker
Professional Bedside Manner
Patient Education
Team Leadership
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Pi Xi chapter, 2017
- Mississippi Nurses Association, 2014
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2017
Certification
Current American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification F07170978-AANPCB, License number 902178
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse Practitioner
Wound Management Specialists
06.2022 - 12.2023
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
12-2021
PRN Nurse Practitioner
Byrd Family Medical Clinc
10.2021 - Current
PRN Nurse Practitioner
Cassidy Bayou Medical Clinic
08.2021 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Andrea Smith
03.2020 - 07.2021
Nurse Practitioner PRN
Halcyon Hospice
10.2019 - 01.2022
Nurse Practitioner
PNS
10.2018 - 02.2020
Primary Care Provider
The Children's Clinic of Clarksdale
08.2017 - 06.2018
Current American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification F07170978-AANPCB, License number 902178
07-2017
Master of Science - Nursing
Robert E Smith School of Nursing At Delta State
05.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse in MS, License number 866105
07-2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
06.2000 - 05.2002