Nurse Medical
Resume:
Donna L. Lewis, R.N.
Lincoln, CA 95648 Cell 508-***-****
Employment Experience
Sutter Care at Home Roseville, CA
Home Infusion/Home Health August 2012-January 2013
Provided skilled nursing services specific to the needs of home infusions patients; including instructions for self-administrations of ordered I.V. therapy, care and maintenance of vascular access devices, proficient in placement of peripheral I.V. as needed.
Performed wound care and dressing changes according to procedures and orders.
Milford Regional Medical Center Milford, MA
Nurse I.V. Therapy August 2008 – July 2012
Inserts and monitors peripherally place central venous, mid-line, peripheral I.V. catheters. Acts as a resource and consultant for staff with regard to I.V. therapy assessment, products and procedures. Responds to all codes within the facility. Initiate all blood product infusions on inpatients.
Highly skilled in the following practices:
• Placement of peripheral I.V. catheters across full spectrum of age groups
• PICC line insertion with ultrasound
• Mid-line catheter insertion
• Monitoring PICC lines, Mid-lines, Peripheral I.V. catheters, declotting, performing dressing changes, discontinuing catheters with or without catheter tip cultures
• Care, maintenance & troubleshooting of central venous access devices
Coram Healthcare Hopkinton, MA
Nurse Clinician July 1998- Per Diem
Provided direct nursing care, including IV infusion therapy, Educate patient and caregiver to administer infusion therapy in the home environment. Developed and followed plan of care for assigned patient case load. Proficient in the use of various ambulatory infusion pumps, placement of PICC lines, Mid-line catheters, care and maintenance of vascular access devices.
Madonna Manor North Attleboro, MA
Nursing Supervisor (Per diem) September 2006 – November 2009
Supervise all nursing activities on assigned shifts; coordinate nursing service with those of other departments; make regular rounds to assess resident conditions; adjust staffing on shift to address unit needs and serve as a resource to nursing personnel.
Centrus Premier Home Care Plymouth, MA
Nurse Clinician – per Diem May 1998-January 2011
Provide direct nursing care, including IV infusion therapy. Educate patient and caregiver to administer infusion therapy in the home environment. Develop and follow plan of care for assigned patient case load. Proficient in the use of various ambulatory infusion pumps, placement of PICC lines, Midline catheters, care and maintenance of vascular access devices. Also provide home care and post-discharge care to mothers and infants, to include post-operative care, and synagis injections. Assess and evaluation at-risk infants.
Franciscan Health System, Home Infusion Tacoma, WA
Patient Care Coordinator, RN February 1993-December 1997
Accountable for the planning and delivery of patient focused care in partnership with physician, interdisciplinary team, patient/family, and insurance case manager. Evaluate and admit patients to service, deliver and coordinator patient care, and provide education to patient and/or caregiver. Proficient in the use of various ambulatory infusions pumps, placement of PICC lines, Midline catheters, care and maintenance of vascular access devices. Highly skilled in the placement of IV’s in the most difficult situations. Evaluated various catheter products and conducted new staff orientations.
Harrison Memorial Hospital Bremerton, WA
Shift Supervisor/Assistant Unit Supervisor September 1989-August 1993
Medical/Surgical Unit
Managed 15+ licensed/non-licensed personnel on a 30 bed acute medical-surgical unit. Responsible for supervising direct patient care, monthly schedule of shift personnel, payroll, and written personnel, payroll, and written personnel evaluations. Assisted on implementation of Total Quality Management concepts within the unit. Clinical skills include proficiency in IV canulation, ostomy care, and acute wound care. Participated in the skill development of staff and student nurses, as well as patient teaching of ostomy are. Created and designed in-house ostomy teaching form. Member of in-house skills resource list.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Medical/Surgical Unit April 1988-September 1989
Provided direct patient care on a 30 bed acute medical-surgical unit. Responsible for administration of IV and oral drugs, wound care, patient care planning. Supervised direct patient care and managed 15+ licensed/non-licensed personnel on a 30 bed acute medical-surgical unit when shift supervisor was not available.
Queen of the Valley Hospital West Covina, CA
Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical Unit January 1986-March 1986
Worked as a team nurse, responsible for the care coordination of assigned patients, nursing care documentation, and recovery of post-surgical patients. Clinical skills included insertion of indwelling catheters and gastrointestinal tubes, nasopharyngeal suctioning, care of patients with chest tubes, and operation of intravenous infusion and feeding pumps.
South Community Hospital Oklahoma City, OK
Staff Nurse, Oncology Unit June 1985-October 1985
Worked as a team nurse, responsible for the care coordination of assigned patients, nursing care documentation, and recovery of post-surgical patients. Clinical skills included insertion of indwelling catheters and gastrointestinal tubes, nasopharyngeal suctioning, care of patients with chest tubes, and operation of intravenous infusion and feeding pumps.
Licenses
• State of Massachusetts License #225521 (Expires 1-3-2014)
• State of Rhode Island License #RN35452 (Expires 3-1-2014)
• State of Washington License #258**-******* (Dormant)
• State of California License # M395024 (Expires 2-28-2014)
• State of Oklahoma License # R0044578 (Dormant)
Education
• Certificate of completion through PICC Resources Associates LLC
• Advanced PICC line placement with ultrasound June 2010
• Basic PICC and mid-line insertion June 2010
• Associate in Nursing-Graduated May 1985
Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Ongoing Professional Training
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