Melissa Lewis
Oxford,FL
Summary
Driven LPN with a proven track record at Langley Health Services, adept in vital signs monitoring and patient relationship building. Excelled in reducing medication errors and enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous care and effective communication. Committed to ongoing professional development, embodying nursing ethics and clinical excellence.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Langley Health Services
08.2008 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Medical Specialist
US Army
07.1979 - 06.1982
- Took patient medical histories and vital signs as well as performed venipunctures, injections and diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests.
- Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment.
- Communicated with patients to understand health needs and challenges.
- Performed various medical procedures such as Trach care and [Type] procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
LPn - LPN
Lake Votech
Eustis, FL06.1986
High School Diploma -
Wildwood High School
Wildwood, FL05.1979
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Medical Documentation
Tracheostomy Care
Nursing Ethics
Health Promotion
Neurological care
Maternal-child nursing
Vital signs
Wound Care
Direct Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Clinical Documentation
Patient Assessments
Patient Care
Immunization Administration
Family Communication
Breathing Treatments
EMR / EHR
Patient evaluations
Patient relationship building
Preventive Care
Patient triaging
Inpatient Care
Pediatric Care
Certified in CPR/AED
Patient Charting
Critical Thinking
Patient Education
Specimen Collection
Patient Positioning and Transporting
Care Planning and Modifications
Timeline
LPN
Langley Health Services
08.2008 - Current
Medical Specialist
US Army
07.1979 - 06.1982
LPn - LPN
Lake Votech
High School Diploma -
Wildwood High School
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