Sandra Lewis
Parkview Hospital
Shamrock,Texas
39
years of professional experience
Experienced healthcare professional with 35 years in nursing and respiratory therapy, specializing in emergency medicine, neonatal intensive care, and infection prevention. Skilled in optimizing EHR workflows, enhancing clinical documentation, and conducting quality chart audits. Expertise in Cerner, Epic, Meditech, Thrive, and TruBridge systems. Seeking remote role as Clinical Informatics, Clinical Applications Analyst, EHR Analyst, or Utilization Review.
Work History
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
9 Years 1 Month- Provide emergency nursing care in a Level IV Trauma Center serving patients across the lifespan.
- Functioned as Infection Control Nurse (2021–2022), monitoring quality metrics and supporting regulatory compliance.
- Trained newly hired nurses on EHR navigation and documentation standards to ensure compliance with best practices.
- Developed and implemented Emergency Department documentation templates within TruBridge, enhancing charting efficiency and consistency.
- Perform documentation audits and chart reviews for accuracy before insurance submission.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical documentation and workflow efficiency.
- Utilize Cerner, Epic, Meditech, Thrive, and TruBridge EHR systems while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
- Identified workflow inefficiencies and recommended documentation improvements to enhance patient care and streamline operations.
- Provided comprehensive patient assessments to determine urgent care needs and prioritize interventions.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that streamlined workflows and reduced patient wait times in the department.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information accurately and facilitate effective communication among staff.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse (PRN) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
3 Years 7 Months- Provided specialized nursing care for critically ill and premature newborns in a high-acuity NICU.
- Performed comprehensive neonatal assessments, medication administration, and continuous patient monitoring.
- Documented patient care in electronic health record, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing continuity of care.
- Collaborated with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive, evidence-based care for critically ill newborns.
- Educated and supported families throughout hospitalization, fostering understanding and involvement in care plans.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
2 Years- Provided comprehensive emergency nursing care in high-volume Emergency Department to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Executed triage, emergency assessments, medication administration, and critical interventions to ensure timely care for patients in crisis.
- Collaborated with physicians, EMS personnel, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient patient care.
- Coordinated with physicians, EMS personnel, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety and care delivery.
Registered Nurse / Registered Respiratory Therapist
27 Years- Registered Nurse (2007–2015)
- Provided nursing care in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- Functioned as Relief Charge Nurse, overseeing unit operations during shifts.
- Maintained accurate electronic documentation, contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (1991–2006)
- Delivered respiratory care across multiple patient populations.
- Organized and implemented departmental respiratory therapy protocols to enhance patient care.
- Functioned as Lead Respiratory Therapist, coordinating daily operations and providing staff support.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Associate Degree - Respiratory Care
Skills
Emergency Nursing
Neonatal Intensive Care
Infection Prevention
Documentation improvement
Clinical Documentation Auditing
Documentation review
Template standardization
Electronic health records
Staff education
Trauma Care
Pediatric Emergency Care
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Microsoft Word
Excel
Teams
AI documentation
Clinical Informatics
Timeline
Registered Nurse (PRN) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Northwest Texas Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2025Read More
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Parkview Hospital
07.2017 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Pampa Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2017Read More
Registered Nurse / Registered Respiratory Therapist
BSA Health System
01.1988 - 01.2015Read More
West Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Amarillo College
Associate Degree from Respiratory Care
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