Tamika LEWIS
Summerville,SC
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Trident Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and timely interventions.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and patient education strategies.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate care and advocating for individual needs.
- Facilitated efficient and smooth patient workflow, while motivating the nursing team to deliver superb patient care.
- Determined patient care assignments with accordance with patient requirements .
- Supervise the staff team of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop patient care plans.
- Audited nursing staffs' charting and clinical documentation
- Oversee operations of the unit including functions admissions and general patient flow.
Registered Nurse
Oakbrook Health And Rehab
03.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided direct quality care to patients/residents including monitoring, recording, and evaluating medical conditions (including trach patients and tube fed patients) of up to 23-44 patients/residents per shift.
- supervised up to at least 2-3 LPNs per shift in an 88 bed facility
- administered medications; some via picc lines, set up tube feeds, set up trach care equipment, foley catheters, started IV lines, and wound care
- Promoted a 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.
- responsible and accountable for effective overall management of the nursing unit including the planning and delivery of quality nursing care to all patients/residents requiring long term and/or rehabilitative care.
Phlebotomist
Colleton Medical Center
02.2012 - 04.2016
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Played an integral role in managing inventory levels within the department, ordering necessary supplies while minimizing waste to maintain cost-effective operations.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Technical College of The Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC12.2015
Skills
- Process Evaluation
- Staff Leadership
- Patient Care Planning
- Care Plan Management
- Prioritizing Task
- Clinical Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Effective communication
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Trident Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Oakbrook Health And Rehab
03.2019 - 05.2022
Phlebotomist
Colleton Medical Center
02.2012 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Technical College of The Lowcountry
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