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Micki Lewis

Millen,GA

Summary

Seasoned LPN with a robust background in providing compassionate care and meticulous medical skills. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and fostering patient relationships, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. My dedication to continuous professional development and patient education sets me apart, enhancing healthcare delivery and patient satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Optim Medical Center-Screven
05.2024 - 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.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed wound care treatments using 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.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.

Lpn Travel Nurse

Trustaff Travel Nursing
12.2022 - 05.2024
  • 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.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed wound care treatments using 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.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Lpn Travel Nurse

Medical Solutions
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • 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.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using 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.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.

LPN Charge Nurse

Effingham Health Care Center
10.2019 - 09.2021
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.

LPN Charge Nurse

Herritage Inn Health and Rehab
05.2014 - 09.2019
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
  • Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.

LPN

East Georgia Pediatrics
06.2012 - 09.2014
  • 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.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using 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.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA
12.2002

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical Documentation
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Catheter Care
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Diabetes management
  • End of life care
  • Nursing Ethics
  • Rehabilitation Nursing
  • Palliative Care
  • Respiratory Care
  • Health Promotion
  • Disease Prevention
  • Post Operative Care
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Gastrointestinal Care
  • Restorative Care
  • Neurological care
  • Cardiac Care
  • Oncology Nursing
  • Maternal-child nursing
  • Behavioral Health
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Vital signs
  • Direct Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Patient Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Immunization Administration
  • Family Communication
  • Clinical judgment
  • Breathing Treatments
  • EMR / EHR
  • Documenting intake
  • Caregiving skills
  • Patient evaluations
  • Patient relationship building
  • Care Planning
  • Geriatric Care
  • Preventive Care
  • Emergency Response
  • ADL Assistance
  • Transcribing orders
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient triaging
  • Inpatient Care
  • Mental Health Support
  • Patient Intake
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Maintaining nutrition
  • Patient Management
  • Health Education
  • Medical Records Management
  • Pediatric Care
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Rehabilitation techniques
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Patient Charting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Education
  • CPR/AED
  • Infection Control
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Patient Observation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Specimen Collection
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Patient support
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Wound Dressing and Suturing
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Quality Assessments
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Medical Paperwork Processing
  • Recordkeeping and Maintenance
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Care Planning and Modifications

Timeline

LPN

Optim Medical Center-Screven
05.2024 - Current

Lpn Travel Nurse

Trustaff Travel Nursing
12.2022 - 05.2024

Lpn Travel Nurse

Medical Solutions
09.2021 - 12.2022

LPN Charge Nurse

Effingham Health Care Center
10.2019 - 09.2021

LPN Charge Nurse

Herritage Inn Health and Rehab
05.2014 - 09.2019

LPN

East Georgia Pediatrics
06.2012 - 09.2014

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Ogeechee Technical College
Micki Lewis