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Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Meredith Lewis-Blake

Meredith Lewis-Blake

Olathe,KS

Summary

Career Correctional and Home Health Nurse looking for the next chapter in my career.

Accomplished Assistant Health Services Administrator with a proven track record at VitalCore Health Strategies, adept in healthcare management and proficient in Microsoft Suite. Excelled in fostering teamwork and collaboration, significantly enhancing communication strategies and staff training programs. Demonstrated adaptability by developing effective healthcare programs, ensuring compliance and improving patient outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assisant Health Services Administrator

VitalCore Health Strategies
01.2021 - Current
  • Managed nursing team's schedule.
  • Provided on-call supervision and support for four Johnson County correctional facilities.
  • Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance.
  • Oriented and trained healthcare staff members.
  • Formulated and executed company policies.
  • Tracked and evaluated statistical data on healthcare activities to make effective program decisions.
  • Analyzed current programs to determine effectiveness.
  • Developed robust communication strategies between departments, promoting transparency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Enhanced staff training programs by identifying professional development needs and providing targeted educational resources.
  • Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.

LPN

VitalCore Health Stratgies
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • 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.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile and non-sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience, including following Chronic Care guidelines.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.


LPN

Wellpath
07.2016 - 01.2020
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, phlebotomy, and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

Home Health Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
03.2014 - 07.2016
  • Delivered individualized nursing care to pediatric and adult patients in home settings.
  • Managed trach care procedures with efficiency
  • Administered G-tube feeding and medication.
  • Managed support for patients on ventilators.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.

Education

LPN Certificate -

Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
06-2006

Associate of Arts -

Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
05-2006

Skills

  • Healthcare management
  • Proficient in Microsoft including Teams Sharepoint and Excel
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Medical terminology
  • Clinical staff management
  • Trained in EMR

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Achieved improvement in EMR charting system through effectively collaborating with nursing team and EMR developers.
  • Collaborated with team of over 100 in the development of Narcan administration policy.

Certification

Kansas LPN license #23-35164-022

BLS

Work Availability

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Timeline

Assisant Health Services Administrator

VitalCore Health Strategies
01.2021 - Current

LPN

VitalCore Health Stratgies
01.2020 - 01.2021

LPN

Wellpath
07.2016 - 01.2020

Home Health Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
03.2014 - 07.2016

Kansas LPN license #23-35164-022

BLS

LPN Certificate -

Johnson County Community College

Associate of Arts -

Johnson County Community College
Meredith Lewis-Blake