Meredith Lewis
North Andover,MA
Summary
Compassionate and motivated nursing student with two years of experience attending to patients in the Intensive Care healthcare setting. Assisted patients with physical and emotional needs regarding acute diagnosis to chronic illness in an inpatient care setting. This includes, but is not limited to, providing assistance with daily living activities, collecting specimen samples, assisting in sterility of bedside procedures, and reporting critical values to nurses and providers. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance patient safety. Offers the highest quality of patient care and maintenance of unit environmental standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced ICU setting, including physical assessments, administering medications, monitoring vital signs and providing emotional support.
- Monitored intravenous drips, assisted with intubation and ventilator management.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Nursing Assistant- Intensive Care
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs, and fluid intake and output.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patient status.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Nursing Assistant-Intensive Care, Medical Surgical
Lawrence General Hospital
Lawrence , MA
01.2022 - Current
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Peer Mentor- Medical Surgical, Pathopharmacology
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
09.2023 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests regarding materials from medical surgical nursing and pathopharmacology concepts.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
Student Nurse
Salem Hospital
Salem, MA
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
Student Nurse
St. Augustine School
Andover, MA
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Student Nurse
Prescott House
North Andover, MA
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Admissions Ambassador
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Answered application and enrollment inquiries from public via telephone or email.
- Conducted walk-in and scheduled facility tours for prospective students.
- Explained school policies and enrollment process to students and families.
- Organized recruitment and admission events to drive interest for top prospective students.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA05.2024
Minor in Bioethics -
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA08.2023
High School Diploma -
Cony High School
Augusta, ME06.2020
Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Client Service and Engagement
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH Software
- MetaVision Software
- First Aid/CPR
- Best Practices and Standards
- Critical Thinking
- PPE Use
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Relations
Affiliations
- Honors Program Member
- Athlete Mentor for MindPower
- Member of Merrimack College Dance Team
- Nursing Club
- President's List- Fall '20, Fall '21, Fall '22
- Dean's List- Spring '21, Spring '23
Timeline
Student Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Peer Mentor- Medical Surgical, Pathopharmacology
Merrimack College
09.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant- Intensive Care
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Student Nurse
St. Augustine School
01.2023 - 03.2023
Student Nurse
Salem Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
Nursing Assistant-Intensive Care, Medical Surgical
Lawrence General Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Student Nurse
Prescott House
11.2021 - 05.2022
Admissions Ambassador
Merrimack College
01.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Merrimack College
Minor in Bioethics -
Merrimack College
High School Diploma -
Cony High School