Merita Lewis

• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and facility protocols.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
• Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
• Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
• Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the care team.
• Educated patients and families on health management and treatment plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care services.
• Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records.
• Assisted with wound care and dressing changes for various conditions.
• Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
• Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
• Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and independence.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients.
• Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
• Provided wound care and managed dressing changes for patients' recovery needs.
• Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
• Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.

• Patient care surgical floor.
• 4 month contract position completed.
• Pre-post surgical care, medication administration, pain control, dressing changes, chemo drains maintained, IV push and various other task.

• Primary care physician office nurse: Responsible for the work up patients for office visit and assisting in treatment, follow up provisions, teaching, disease prevention and health wellness.
• Responsible for participating and supporting Quality Improvement activities as needed for the clinic area.
• Answering daily calls from patients, managing medications, performing procedures with physicians, completing daily work tasks in the EMR, labs, hospital follow up, referrals and other needed patient care follow up.

• Responsible for intake coordination for three Florida care centers.
• I served as the first line of customer service for internal and external customers.
• Performance of prior authorization from third-party payers: Reviewed all communication from insurance companies and other payers.
• I coordinated with various entities for insurance verification and payer authorization: Medicare, managed care, private sector, and non-Medicare authorizations (VA, TRIWEST).
• Maintained Cure span/Allscripts.
• Provided communication with referral sources.
• Communicated with families and clients regarding the coverage for home care services.
• Acted as an educational resource to physicians, social workers, discharge planners, and utilization review staff regarding home health services and available coverage.
• Collaborates with Marketing Staff in providing education and resources to staff and community.
• Gathered appropriate information to assist the clinical team in scheduling an evaluation.
• Wrote physician orders.
• Daily reports, assisted with nursing calls.
• Followed current patients in hospital/rehab facilities to ensure follow up care continued at discharge.
• Provided education to managed accounts.
• Volunteered monthly for activity coordination to dialysis clinics.
• BCLS Instructor for staff and referral sources.
• Call Back Coordinator followed patients for up to one year after discharge for translation of home self-care.
• Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.

• Nephrology Hospital nurse rounding with nephrology physicians.
• Order transcription, new patient assessments, assisted with dialysis initiation, communicated with hospital staff and other physicians.

• Nephrology hospital nurse for three physicians.
• Performed hospital assessments for new patients.
• Assisted physician in daily rounding and transcription of orders.
• Maintained calls for physician's pager triaging and escalation as needed.

• Assessed and provided care for terminally ill patients in home environments.
• Maintained communication with providers and interdisciplinary care team.
• Managed pain control effectively to enhance patient comfort.
• Delivered emotional support and education to patients and families.
• Prepared patients compassionately for end-of-life transitions.

• Conducted pre- and post-dialysis assessments to evaluate patient status.
• Initiated dialysis procedures, monitoring patients throughout treatment duration.
• Performed monthly medication reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Executed monthly lab monitoring to track patient health indicators.

• Conducted patient assessments to establish comprehensive care plans.
• Prepared patients for heart catheterizations and open-heart surgeries.

• Executed appropriate care plans after assessing patients' needs.
• Administered medications per provider orders to ensure compliance.

Delivered comprehensive patient care focused on comfort and safety.