Thelma Lewis
Columbia,MO
Summary
Highly qualified professional nurse with extensive background in diverse healthcare environments including med=surg, case management.
, rehabilitation, long term care, and military nursing. Successfully completed military active duty and reserves as Captain in the US Army Nurse Corps. Experience in staff nursing, clinical instruction and case management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Charge Nurse
The neighborhood by Tiger
Columbia, Missouri
05.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to enhance safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans that addressed individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques and disease prevention strategies to promote better health outcomes.
- Conducted thorough health assessments and accurately documented findings for future reference.
RN Field Nurse Clinical Supervisor. Case Managemen
Staff Link Home Health
St Louis, Missouri
06.1997 - 04.2020
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring comprehensive support and optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed patient conditions, planned and implemented nursing care, and evaluated effectiveness of interventions, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health changes for care plans.
- Conducted health assessments to identify patient conditions and needs.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management strategies and disease prevention techniques, enhancing their ability to manage conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care services.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients in home settings.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient independence.
- Reviewed documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Education
MBA - Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
St Louis, MO02-2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
StLouis University
St Louis, MO05-1974
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Case management coordination
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Adult health nursing
Certification
- RN Missouri State Board of Nursing
Timeline
RN Charge Nurse
The neighborhood by Tiger
05.2021 - Current
RN Field Nurse Clinical Supervisor. Case Managemen
Staff Link Home Health
06.1997 - 04.2020
MBA - Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
StLouis University