Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Daisy Award Nomination
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Carrie Lewis

Pittsburgh

Summary

Skilled nursing professional with comprehensive experience in patient care and clinical practices. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering optimal patient outcomes. Adept at adapting to changing clinical needs and ensuring high standards of care. Equipped with critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy skills valued in healthcare environments. Hoping to obtain a position as a new graduate nurse.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
09.2020 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient adherence to care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans, promoting optimal health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and clinical protocols, enhancing team performance.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Harmony Physical Rehab/ Concordia
07.2017 - 11.2020
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records for accurate assessments.
  • Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
  • Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering better understanding of medical conditions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

SCI Pine Grove
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and streamline communication processes.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

West Haven Nursing Home
11.2014 - 08.2015
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

Education

Graduate Nurse - Registered Nurse

UPMC St. Margaret's School of Nursing
221 7th St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15238
12-2025

Diploma of Licensed Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse

Lenape School of Licensed Practical Nursing
Kittanning/Ford City, PA 16226
09-2014

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Rehabilitation techniques
  • PA licensed practical nurse
  • EKG administration
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Intravenous medications

Daisy Award Nomination

   I just mention this Daisy Award Nomination because it demonstrates that to at least one patient, my decisions and help mattered.  I feel it shows patient centered care. The Daisy Award is nationally recognized, and is something I am proud to have obtained. 

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
09.2020 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Harmony Physical Rehab/ Concordia
07.2017 - 11.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

SCI Pine Grove
09.2015 - 06.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

West Haven Nursing Home
11.2014 - 08.2015

Graduate Nurse - Registered Nurse

UPMC St. Margaret's School of Nursing

Diploma of Licensed Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse

Lenape School of Licensed Practical Nursing

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