Shelby Lewis
Cookeville,TN
Summary
Highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Versed in Joint Commission standards and nursing process.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CRMC
Cookeville, TN
01.2024 - Current
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with emergent intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placements, and arterial line placements.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC Sparta
Sparta, TN
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN12-2022
Skills
- Critical Care
- Wound Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- IV setup
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication and IV administration
- Emotional awareness
- Sterilization techniques mastery
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CRMC
01.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC Sparta
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee Technological University