Shayna Lewis
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
- Highly motivated and dedicated leader with a proven track record in the healthcare industry.
- With a Associates degree in nursing and certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Verbal De-Escalation, they have accumulated over 8 years of experience in roles such as RN- Home Health, Registered Nurse - Med Surg, Mental Health Technician, and Behavioral Technician.
- Their skills include patient care, medication administration, wound care, and disease management programs.
- With impeccable communication and interpersonal skills, they have consistently exceeded patient expectations and organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse PRN MedSurg
Temple
Philadelphia, PA
07.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse - HomeHealth
Christiana Care Health Service (Contract)
DE
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Conduct thorough health assessments to develop personalized care plans based on individual needs.
- Administer medications, monitor side effects, and educate patients on proper use and adherence.
- Provide wound care, manage chronic conditions, and ensure ongoing treatment plans are followed.
- Experience with OASIS.
- Educate patients and families on managing health conditions, self-care, and preventive measures.
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers, document patient progress, and ensure continuity of care.
- Assess patient needs, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and other health professionals.
- Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
- Advocate for patient needs and assist in navigating healthcare systems and services.
- Facilitate transitions of care, including hospital discharge planning and follow-up services.
- Communicate regularly with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Document case management activities and maintain accurate patient records.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and regulations.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and data collection efforts.
Registered Nurse- Med Surg Full Time
Virtual Hospital
Voorhees/Marlton New Jersey
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Admitting new patients
- Monitoring vital signs
- Administering medications
- Operating and maintaining equipment (e.g., IV tubes, feeding tubes, oxygen tubes, catheters)
- Performing and/or ordering tests and assessments
- Documenting patient needs and progress
- Providing wound care
- Facilitating transportation to a rehabilitation facility, long-term care facility, home, etc.
- Providing support and education to patients and their family members/care givers.
Behavioral Technician
Belmont Behavioral Health System
Philadelphia, PA
03.2018 - 12.2021
- Provide direct care to clients in a one-on-one or group therapy setting to implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatments as directed by the supervisor.
- Collect and record data on patient behavior.
- Collaborate, communicate, and assist with the training of clients, parents, and staff.
- Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients and family.
- Carry out clinical assessments and other administrative duties.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
- Attend training to acquire further knowledge.
Mental Health Technician
Friends Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Ensure the comfort of patients during and between treatments.
- Bathe, dress, and/or feed patients based on individual abilities.
- Provide transport to and from treatments.
- Measure vital signs and take samples of urine, stool, or sputum as needed by the healthcare Provider.
- Track any behavioral changes in patients that may be of use to healthcare providers.
- Assessing patients, understanding, and implementing individual treatment plans.
- Record Patient behavior.
- Record patient medications and assist with medication administration, assisting in activities of daily living.
- Provide guidance, positive role modeling as well as a safe, and supportive environment for the patient.
Education
ASN - undefined
Rowan College at Burlington County
5 2022
Skills
- Oasis experience
- EPIC
- Administrating medications and intravenous infusion
- Patient Discharging
- Monitoring wounds and conditions
- Direct Patient Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Performing physical assignments
- Seizure Management
- Disease Management Programs
- Medical Evaluations
- Pain Management
Certification
- RN Compact State License, 26NR24288600, 05/31/26
- AHA BLS
- CPR
- Verbal De-Escalation Certified
- Microsoft Office Efficient
Personal Information
Timeline
Registered Nurse PRN MedSurg
Temple
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - HomeHealth
Christiana Care Health Service (Contract)
07.2024 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse- Med Surg Full Time
Virtual Hospital
08.2022 - 06.2024
Behavioral Technician
Belmont Behavioral Health System
03.2018 - 12.2021
Mental Health Technician
Friends Hospital
01.2014 - 02.2018
ASN - undefined
Rowan College at Burlington County