Mecca Lewis
Beckley,WV
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Princeton Community Hospital
Beckley, WV
11.2021 - 03.2025
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities
- 1:6 patient ratio
- Med surg/ pediatric unit
Stay at Home Mom
Mom
Beckley, WV
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- 3 kids under 3
Registered Nurse
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley, WV
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- 1:4 nurse patient ratios
- Mother/ baby unit
Registered Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
Beckley, WV
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Home health nurse
Registered Nurse
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Beckley, WV
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- 1:5 patient - nurse ratios
- Emergency room nurse
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV05.2018
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, VA05.2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Medication distribution
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Princeton Community Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2025
Stay at Home Mom
Mom
07.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Raleigh General Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
07.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Bluefield State College