Taneil Lewis
Columbus,GA
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and excellent bedside manner.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Centerwell Home Health
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Piedmont Healthcare
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Field Operations Nurse LPN
Optum/ United Healthcare Group
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
LPN Charge Nurse
Muscogee Manor Long Term Care And Rehabilitation
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using EHR.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Agency Nurse)
Georgia Department Of Behavioral Health
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
LPN Unit Nurse Neurology
St. Francis Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA05.2019
Skills
- Patient Intake
- Family Communication
- Wound Care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Health Education
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Care
- Patient triaging
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs
- Palliative Care
Additional Information
LPN Georgia Compact License
LPN California License
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health
11.2023 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Centerwell Home Health
03.2023 - 06.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Piedmont Healthcare
01.2023 - 07.2023
Field Operations Nurse LPN
Optum/ United Healthcare Group
09.2020 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse (Agency Nurse)
Georgia Department Of Behavioral Health
04.2020 - 09.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Muscogee Manor Long Term Care And Rehabilitation
06.2019 - 01.2021
LPN Unit Nurse Neurology
St. Francis Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Columbus Technical College
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