MONICA LEWIS
Bronx,NY
Summary
Highly motivated LPN seeking a position in a variety of healthcare settings. Responsible with good judgment, time management and a flexible schedule. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hardworking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Manhattan, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Archcare
Tarrytown, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellbound Home Care Agency
Bronx, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medication, Intermuslcar Injections, Subcutaneous injections, and provided wound treatment per md orders,.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Manhattanville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
02.2011 - 12.2022
- Completed in-service training and attended performance improvement meetings
- Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff
- Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients
- Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT/ PATIENT
ESCORT Daughters of Jacob Nursing Home
12.2010 - 02.2011
- Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, and stretchers
- Helped elderly and disabled passengers safely enter and exit vehicle.
Education
NURSING - Licensed Practical Nurse
Transitions Career Institute
Flushing, NY05.2022
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANCE -
Clinton Institute
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Shared Governance
- Patient Observation
- Transcribing Orders
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Task Delegation
- Direct Patient Care
Accomplishments
- BLS 03/2024
Awards
Employee Of The Month (Wellbound July 2023)
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Archcare
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellbound Home Care Agency
01.2023 - Current
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Manhattanville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
02.2011 - 12.2022
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT/ PATIENT
ESCORT Daughters of Jacob Nursing Home
12.2010 - 02.2011
NURSING - Licensed Practical Nurse
Transitions Career Institute
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANCE -
Clinton Institute