Dons LEWIS-PEARCE

• Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with operational standards and patient care protocols.
• Coordinated patient care plans by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to meet individual patient needs.
• Monitored nursing practices to maintain high-quality care while adhering to regulatory guidelines and safety standards.
• Managed staffing schedules effectively to optimize nurse-patient ratios and maintain continuity of care.
• Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.
• Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
• Delegated tasks and provided leadership for over 16 nurses per night and 25 support personnel at a time.

• Coordinated patient care plans to enhance treatment outcomes and improve patient satisfaction.
• Implemented scheduling systems to optimize staff utilization and ensure adequate coverage.
• Developed training programs for new nursing staff, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
• Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations, enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards.
• Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers, enhancing overall service quality.
• Managed conflict resolution among nursing staff to maintain a positive work atmosphere and foster teamwork.

• Delivered compassionate patient care and support in various healthcare settings.
• Administered medications and monitored patient vitals with attention to detail.
• Pediatric Nursing - cared and transported childr4en with physical and developmental disabilities for local school systems
• Took care of children with Trachs, g tubes, seizure disorders, vented.
• Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, adjusting care plans as necessary.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
• Promoted continuity of care by maintaining accurate documentation and timely handoffs between shifts.
• Maintained aseptic environments by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Served as a patient advocate, collaborating with providers to ensure appropriate care decisions were made.

• Created 3 d models through the use of computer software, 3 D max, Maya and Unreal engine.
• Designed models for use in games and film.
• Collaborated with team members on production and deadlines.

• Returned to the Northeast and took multiple par- time staff positions at local hospitals as a staff nurse in the emergency department
• Worked as a nursing supervisor at Bon Secour hospital for 2 years. Assumed charge nurse duties at all other hospitals
• Worked agency as a per diem nurse for multiple New York city hospitals including Angio department at Cornell Medical center to keep central line experience fresh
• Injured in motor vehicle accident in 1996 and was forced into disability in 9/1997.

• Administer advanced life support and critical care in high-pressure environments.
• Conduct thorough assessments to determine patient needs and treatment plans.
• Develop training programs for emergency response scenarios, ensuring staff preparedness.
• Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
• Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
• Consistently met industry standards by staying current on best practices and relevant certifications within the field of flight nursing.

• Staff and charge nurse level 1 Emergency unit
• After one year accepted a transfer position into the 32 bed PACU as a shift manger
• Once there I was offered position as flight nurse with Air response, a fixed wing unit responsible for both adult, pediatric, and neonatal care.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and promoting best practices in emergency care.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical care scenarios, fostering a compassionate environment.
• Streamlined triage processes for efficient patient assessment and prioritization of care needs.
• Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.

• Level 1 trauma center
• Gained proficiency in adult and pediatric emergency medicine
• Was responsible for educating interns from state hospital system and mentoring student nurses from Syracuse university
• Taught EMTs, and new paramedics skill sets needed to function effectively
• Trained new staff nurses and assumed charge
• Gained flight 2 experience and went to scene when nursing care was required for hemodynamic stability and extraction
• Regularly unloaded” hot” helicopter and flew with patients transferring to our hospital
• Added BTLS and ENPC to certifications
• Worked in a single place hyperbaric unit to keep skills fresh
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.

• (32 bed SICU) and staff nurse in Emergency department
• Half surgical ICU beds were general surgical and half open-heart beds
• Expanded on prior knowledge base with open heart patients and added the heart transplant patient to this knowledge base
• Gained experience with the Jarvis Heart pump and LVAD experience and studied advanced hemodynamic
• Taught fellow staff nurses to shoot cardiac output and was one of few trained to monitor balloon pump within the unit
• Served on interdisciplinary pharmacy committee to determine protocols and policies for medications in the ICU
• Gained experience in working in multi- place hyperbaric chamber and “dove” with patients needing ICU monitoring
• Transferred to the Emergency department after 2 years and here added emergency protocols to skill sets
• Became ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and CEN certified.

Surgical Open-heart unit

Worked in busy open-heart unit

• Swan Ganz catheters, SVO2 monitors, Cardiac outputs and aortic Balloon pumps were all managed by nursing staff in this unit
• Became certified in balloon pumps and gained much experience with hemodynamic drips.e
• Became certified in balloon pumps and gained much experience with hemodynamic drips
• Administered critical care to patients in SICU, ensuring optimal monitoring and intervention.
• Evaluated patient responses to treatment, adjusting care strategies as necessary for improved outcomes.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses to stay current on best practices in critical care nursing.

• Staff nurse in 16 bed Med/Surg ICU, Specializing in renal and neuro care
• Only dialysis center within 70 miles and so gained experience in hemodialysis, CAPD, and ultra-filtration.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

• NURSE INCLUDING ORTHO, PEDS, PSYCH, OB- GYN, AND ICU.
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to medical personnel promptly.
• Coordinated with various departments to facilitate timely patient admissions and discharges.
• Developed strong communication skills by interacting with diverse clientele and addressing their needs.
• Collaborated effectively with team members, fostering a positive work atmosphere and improving workflow efficiency.
• Administered patient care across various departments to optimize workflow efficiency.
• Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and protocols.