Tyeisha Lewis
Riverview,FL
Summary
Dynamic LPN and Case Manager with proven expertise in medication administration and compassionate care, honed at Kindred Hospital Central Tampa. Excelled in clinical decision-making, achieving significant patient progress through effective intervention and advocacy. Skilled in geriatric and rehabilitation nursing, consistently prioritized patient dignity and confidentiality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Kindred Hospital Central Tampa
Tampa, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-ups and case reviews.
- Educated clients and their families about their rights and available community resources.
- Utilized case management software and databases for efficient information tracking.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to professional ethics and standards.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kindred Hospital Central Tampa
Tampa, FL
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
LPN
Polk County Jail
Bartow, FL
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
LPN
Community Care Center
Plant City, FL
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
LPN
Wedgewood Healthcare Center
Lakeland, FL
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
Tampa, FL01-2017
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School
Plant City, FL05-2012
Skills
- Patient documention
- Medication administration
- Clinical decision making
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Compassionate care
- IV therapy
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Infection control
Timeline
Case Manager
Kindred Hospital Central Tampa
09.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kindred Hospital Central Tampa
09.2021 - 09.2022
LPN
Polk County Jail
09.2020 - 09.2021
LPN
Community Care Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
LPN
Wedgewood Healthcare Center
08.2017 - 08.2019
LPN - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School
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