NANCY OSARUGUE LEWIS

• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
• Evaluated patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.

• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
• Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
• Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• 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.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
• Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.

• Assessed patients' physical, psychosocial and emotional needs and documented in confidential medical records.
• Supervised team of home health aides and certified nursing assistants in delivering patient care.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• 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.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Partnered with interdisciplinary team to assess patient goals and establish treatment plans.
• Coordinated in-home skilled nursing care to patients with diverse physical needs and conditions.
• Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
• Developed and implemented care management plan to address needs and goals.
• Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
• Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
• Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
• Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
• Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.

Maintain CDC and Hospital infection control policies, streamline charting process, and improve patient outcomes

• Assess patient conditions, monitor behaviors and update supervisor with observations and concerns.
• Consistently monitoring vital signs. oxygen saturation and blood sugar
• Respond to emergency situations with speed, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administer scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
• Compliance with adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
• Delivery quality care for patients per shift in busy ICU setting.

• Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
• Developed and implemented policies to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, their families, and staff members.
• Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
• Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
• Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient care was provided throughout the hospital system.
• Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
• Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
• Coordinated referrals for specialized medical treatment or services such as physical therapy or counseling.

• Administered medications documented patient conditions.
• Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patients' health and drive recovery goals.
• Maintained 24-hour report book and provided oncoming shift with full patient status reports.
• Reviewed physician orders and dispensed medication and trss.
• Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient condition, responding to unanticipated interruptions while delegating care to achieve optimal, safe and effective outcomes.