Regina Lewis

• Mentored junior nursing staff members, fostering professional growth and skill development through targeted coaching and feedback sessions.
• Increased parent engagement in student health by conducting informative workshops and providing regular updates on wellness initiatives.
• Improved student health outcomes by implementing comprehensive wellness programs and health education initiatives.
• Contributed to improved immunization compliance rates by coordinating vaccination clinics on-site during flu season or other outbreaks such as measles or pertussis cases.
• Advocated for student health needs at administrative meetings, ensuring adequate resources were allocated towards maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing school nursing practice by staying current on relevant policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Enhanced school safety by developing and executing emergency response procedures for various medical situations.
• Assisted in the development of individualized education plans for students with health-related challenges by providing expert input on accommodations and required supports.
• Reduced absenteeism rates by proactively addressing common illnesses and promoting preventive measures within the school community.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support students with special needs and develop appropriate care plans tailored to individual requirements.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of existing health programs and services on an ongoing basis, making data-driven recommendations for improvements as necessary.
• Spearheaded the adoption of evidence-based best practices in school nursing care, resulting in improved quality of student services.
• Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
• Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
• Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within the school community.
• Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
• Oversee health services for nine schools, students, and faculty.
• Supervised daily health services to ensure student wellness and safety.
• Developed and implemented health education programs for students and staff.
• Collaborated with educators to address health-related barriers to learning.
• Trained and mentored nursing staff on best practices in school health care.
• Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify student needs.
• Established protocols for emergency response procedures within the school environment.
• Advocated for student health initiatives, promoting a culture of wellness in schools.

• 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.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Promoted safety culture within healthcare facilities by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, liaising between healthcare team and loved ones.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

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• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
• Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
• Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
• Coordinated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
• Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
• Influenced positive change within the organization by championing innovative ideas that led to better patient outcomes.
• Established strong relationships with community partners to expand access to healthcare services beyond facility walls.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple co-morbidities.
• Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practice
• Promoted culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• 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.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

• 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.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education

• Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
• Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
• Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
• Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
• Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to surgical patients per day
• Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for surgical patients per day
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies

• Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Cared for patients in 20-25-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
• Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum
• Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems
• Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects
• Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support
• Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care
• Created warm and inviting atmosphere through use of soft music to help patients feel less stressed while undergoing treatment
• Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures
• Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities

• Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during obstetrics and gynecology procedures.
• Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
• Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
• Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
• Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
• Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
• Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
• Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid.
• Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
• Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites.
• Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools
• Maintained high infection control standards

• Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting Hearing and Vision Screenings and Scoliosis evaluations.
• Oversaw health services for school of Approximately 700 students and faculty.
• Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
• Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Principal
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments