Michelle Lynn Lewis
Midvale,Utah
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with a background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs, and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Symbii Home Health and Hospice
West Valley, UT
05.2024 - Current
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Attended continuing education seminars relevant to case management practices.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
University of Utah
01.2020 - Current
- Responsible for assessment of each patient assessing need for assistive devices, homecare, and appropriate placement Referrals, LTACH referrals, discharge strategies
RN Case Manager
South Davis Home Health and Hospice
Bountiful , Utah
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds discussing complex cases with members of the healthcare team.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to case management processes.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
University of Utah
11.2013 - 03.2020
- Responsible for all patients coming into the Emergency Department
- Responsible for IV line starts, foley cath starts, assessments, trauma care, critically ill patients care
- Responsible for code care and administration of drugs
- Responsible for all cares of patients who are critically ill to common complaints.
University of Utah
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Responsible for chart audits and teaching to staff on how to chart appropriately
- Also responsible for sending information to staff on what needs corrected for billing
- Work with billing and coders for proper charting
- Help to decrease the losses to the department
- I am a resource to the staff
- Assisted company in saving several millions of dollars in losses.
Clinical Nurse
Olathe Medical Center
06.2012 - 01.2013
- I am responsible for the care of the critically ill neuro patient
- Responsible for their day-to-day cares
- Passing medications, starting IV's, Line care, ADLs, teaching, neuro assessments, transfer to Angio and MRI of patients.
Mountainland Applied Technology College, Thanksgiving Point
08.2006 - 01.2008
- In charge of 6-8 students that are first and second semester LPN students at their clinical setting
- Instructed how to do assessments, Foley insertion, medication teaching and administration, and any other procedures available for the students to perform
- I also passed off glucometer testing, graded mini care plans and weekly journals
- Answered any questions from the clinical experience.
Intermountain Operating Room, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center
10.1997 - 02.2006
- In charge of the cardiovascular program
- Responsible for caring for the open hear patient, cardiovascular patients, vascular patients, and any other cardiac procedure done in the operating room
- I scrubbed and circulated those cases
- I oversaw the staff working in the heart room and the vascular room
- I was over ordering of supplies and keeping preference cards up to date
- I assisted with line placements and echo cardiograms
- Assisted with IV placements
- Transported patients to the ICU for post op care
- Charge nurse responsibilities of entire OR.
Intermountain ICU/CCU, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center
01.1990 - 10.1997
- Responsible for critically ill patients care
- Assessments, IV starts, assist with line placements, balloon pump team, and general care of patient needs
- Removed femoral lines after heart caths
- Code team as needed
- Have done both computer and paper charting.
RN Case Manager
Community Nursing Services
Orem, Utah
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Facilitated transitions between levels of care through effective coordination of resources within a managed care environment.
- Researched new technologies available for improved delivery of healthcare services.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Ameritech Nursing Program
- Responsible for teaching first semester students basic nursing skills and incorporating those skills into the clinical setting
- Responsible for grading papers and for assessing each student's skill level to advance in the program.
Intermountain Homecare
Orem, Utah
- I was responsible for day-to-day operations of Homecare agency
- I oversaw 30 employees ranging from aides to SN, PT, ST, or OT
- I also went out and saw patients when our staffing was low or we needed extra help
- I oversaw education in the office in conjunction with the education department
- I taught how to assess patients and was a resource to clinicians when they had questions about what to do with a particular patient.
Education
Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner -
Maryville University
12.2024
Master's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
University of Phoenix
online01.2005
Bachelor of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
American Intercontinental University
01.2005
BSN - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2005
Skills
- Diversity Engagement
- Comprehensive Palliative Support
- Utilizing Local Resources
- Comprehensive Insurance Understanding
- Patient Medication Oversight
- Utilization Assessment
- Long-Term Health Management
- Efficient Case Coordination
- Strategic Problem-Solving
- IV Fluid Management
- Empathetic Care
- Wound Treatment Techniques
- Integrated Team Collaboration
- Task Delegation Skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- End-of-Life Care Expertise
Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- TNCC
- BLS-Current
- CEN
- ATCN
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Symbii Home Health and Hospice
05.2024 - Current
RN Case Manager
South Davis Home Health and Hospice
01.2021 - 05.2024
University of Utah
01.2020 - Current
University of Utah
01.2015 - 01.2020
University of Utah
11.2013 - 03.2020
Clinical Nurse
Olathe Medical Center
06.2012 - 01.2013
Mountainland Applied Technology College, Thanksgiving Point
08.2006 - 01.2008
Intermountain Operating Room, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center
10.1997 - 02.2006
RN Case Manager
Community Nursing Services
01.1993 - 01.1997
Intermountain ICU/CCU, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center
01.1990 - 10.1997
Ameritech Nursing Program
Intermountain Homecare
Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner -
Maryville University
Master's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
American Intercontinental University
BSN - Nursing
University of Phoenix
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