Patience Lewis
Garland,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing almost 5 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2019
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Crowder College
Jane, MO05.2019
Skills
- Ultrasound IV Insertion
- Critical Care
- Precepting
- High level of autonomy
- Cardiac Care
- Trauma Care
- Stroke Care
- Triage
- LVAD Care
Certification
- NIHSS
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
09.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2021
Patient Care Technician
Mercy Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Crowder College
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