Nurse Practitioner- AGACNP-BC
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REBECCA LEWIS, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
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New Windsor, Md. 21776
PROFILE
Board certified and licensed new graduate AGACNP-BC; highly dependable and professionally respected CCRN; excellent written and verbal communicator; able to make good decisions in critical situations; establish good rapport easily with coworkers, patients, and families; detail oriented with a professional compassionate attitude and demeanor; skilled at studying and analyzing patient reports and health records; eager to begin a career as a Nurse Practitioner in a results-oriented hospital environment where I can make a valuable contribution to patient care and satisfaction, as well as work collaboratively with a dedicated team of health care providers who share these goals. EDUCATION
The George Washington University, Washington, DC. 2017-2020 Master of Science in Nursing; Nurse Practitioner Program- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Sigma Theta Tau
Stevenson University, Baltimore County, MD. 2014-2017 Bachelor of Science in Nursing-RN/BSN
Graduated Cum Laude
Carroll Community College, Carroll County, MD Dec. 2013 Associate of Arts Degree in Science-RN Program
Alpha Delta Nu; Graduated Cum Laude
Towson University, Towson, MD Dec. 2007
Bachelor of Arts in French; Minor in Gerontology
Graduated Cum Laude
Howard Community College, Columbia, MD June 2004
Associate of Arts Degree General Studies, Business &Technology emphasis Phi Theta Kappa Honors
EXPERIENCE
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, Towson, MD Nov. 2015-present Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery Unit
Senior Clinical Nurse 1
In RN capacity, manage up to two patients post open heart surgery and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
Expertly use related medical equipment and manage procedures including PA catheters, ventilators, vasoactive drips, epicardial pacemakers, chest tubes, IABPs, CVVHD, Impella, and blood transfusions.
Capably function as Charge Nurse with a full patient assignment. Communicate effectively with medical professionals at all levels in the organization to share significant lab reports and changes in patient status; collaborate to make any needed changes in care plans.
Conduct preoperative patient education on what should be expected immediately post-surgery. Developed and educated the unit on a post-operative discharge phone call program for patients discharged to home for follow up.
Use certifications as Mentor and Preceptor to lead and teach new nurses Additional Roles:
Chairperson, Unit Practice Committee
Precepted new RN from inception through orientation process The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore MD Dec. 2012- present Registered Nurse, Cardiac Care Unit
Certified Nurse Extern, Cardiac Care Unit
As RN in the Intensive Care Unit, regularly manage full-charge of one-two patients, using patient-family-centered care.
Capably use related medical equipment and procedures, including ventilators, IABPs, ECMO,
-TAVR care, vasoactive drip titrations, CVVHD, PA catheters, temporary pacemakers, chest tubes, Impella, and blood transfusions. Communicate effectively with health care providers at all levels in the hospital to share updated lab results and changes in patient status, participating in formulation and/or alteration of
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Lead and mentor several nursing students in senior practicum and a new RN on the unit. Conduct one-on-one patient education at discharge to teach about medications, diet, and cardiac care.
Member of quality of life committee- presented education on the MOLST to the unit Westminster, MD 2007- 2014
Sales Specialist, Flooring
Successfully managed a wide variety of responsibilities including cash office management, customer service, training of new associates, preparation of installation contracts, bank deposits, control of access to store safe, till auditing, business reporting, maintenance of store logs, customer follow-up, and resolution of vendor issues. Also processed credit applications, cashiered, evaluated customer returns, and arranged home installations. Howard County Fire and Rescue, Columbia, MD 2006-2007 Medical Incident Report Reviewer
Verified completion of medical reports; Identified possible errors and worked with personnel to obtain missing information; Conducted research in specialized database to improve records management; Trained new employees on the software programs and completion of incident reports.
Sears Holding Corporation, Columbia, MD 2000- 2006 Consultative Sales and Operations Manager-Home Improvement With increasing levels of responsibility, managed a variety of functions, including supervision of sales associates, coordination of department work schedules, resolution of escalated customer service issues, human resources concerns; department layout design; weekly sales and clearance pricing compliance; store-wide training of new associates; profit and loss reporting; inventory management, sales associate performance appraisals, and investigation of customer disputes for third party credit.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department, Ellicott City, MD 2005- 2008 Licensed Maryland Emergency Medical Technician
Functioned as Incident Commander for emergency medical service calls, provided appropriate medical care to the injured and sick, conducted public education on fire safety and accident prevention, and documented patient care in hospital and station records management systems. SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
AGACNP-BC certification # 202******* exp. 7/1/2025 CCRN
ACLS
Healthcare provider CPR and AED certified
Ability to establish good rapport with patients and families, health care providers, and all professional contacts at all levels in the organization. Technical proficiency with numerous medical and administrative software applications (EPIC, sunrise)
Proficiency in French
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Spring 2020
Hematology and Oncology, Palliative Care- University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center 170 hours
Fall 2019
Neurological Intensive Care Unit- The Johns Hopkins Hospital 270 hours
Summer 2019
Cardiothoracic Surgical Intensive Care Unit- The Johns Hopkins Hospital 187 hours
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