Sarita Lewis
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at HCA Florida West Hospital, excelling in patient advocacy and critical care nursing. Proven track record in reducing readmission rates through effective care plan design and empathetic patient education. Skilled in medication administration and fostering interdisciplinary communication for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intake Nurse
Phenomenal Love and Care Services
2024 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and empathetic intake assessments.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses joining the intake team, sharing best practices and facilitating smooth onboarding processes.
- Enhanced communication between interdisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative environment for patient-centered care.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of intake processes for new programs or services.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, establishing trust as a foundation for effective nursing interventions.
Progressive Care Nurse
HCA Florida West Hospital
2020 - 2024
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients'' wishes were respected and their needs met within the context of their medical treatment plans.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, closely monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, guiding them in developing their clinical skills and understanding of progressive care unit protocols.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education on self-care practices.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to promptly identify changes in patient condition, initiating appropriate interventions and notifying physicians as needed.
- Telemetry and cardiac monitoring
- Critical drip titration
- patient advocacy
- NIH Strike management
- Evidence based practice
- Comprehensive patient assessment
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Ascension Sacred Heart
2001 - 2020
- Ensured timely administration of treatments by proficiently starting IVs, inserting Foley catheters, changing dressings, performing wound care procedures among other essential nursing tasks.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families by providing education on their loved ones'' conditions, treatment plans, and progress updates.
- Assisted in triaging patients and quickly assessing their needs to provide appropriate care within the Progressive Care Unit scope.
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
- Provided clinical supervision for student nurses during their practicum rotations within the Progressive Care Unit setting.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient information and providing detailed handoffs during shift changes.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based solutions.
- Maintained compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards through adherence to established protocols and ongoing professional development.
- Upheld patient safety as the top priority through constant vigilance for potential hazards or risks within the healthcare environment.
- Critical drip titration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Multidisciplinary communication
- NIH Stroke protocols
- Wound care
- Evidence based practice
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL2011
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare coordination
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Care plan design
- In-home patient care
- Critical care nursing
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- RN License
- Certified NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Certified BLS
- Certified ACLS
- Certified Telemetry
Timeline
Intake Nurse
Phenomenal Love and Care Services
2024 - Current
Progressive Care Nurse
HCA Florida West Hospital
2020 - 2024
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Ascension Sacred Heart
2001 - 2020
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pensacola State College