Kimberly Hallman Lewis, LPN

Local Resident of Charleston, SC since 1978

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Charleston, SC 29407

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Credentials

LPN-State of SC (multi-state)

License No. 44349 (active) 2008-present

Certifications

CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider 2019

IV Therapy 2013-MUSC (Charleston, SC)

Phlebotomy 2009-St. Joseph’s Hospital (Nashua, NH) Education

2021 Charleston Southern University, Charleston, SC Entering Bachelor’s Program in Healthcare Administration, Online Degree 2007 New Hampshire Technical Institute, Concord, NH NFLPN Honor Student

Valedictorian- PN Class of 2007

Diploma in Practical Nursing

2006 Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC

Associate’s Degree in Science & Pre-Nursing Certificate 1996-1999 College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Undergraduate Major in Elementary Education, incomplete Career History and Accomplishments

3/2013-10/2020 LPN- University Internal Medicine- MUSC Rutledge Tower, Charleston, SC

Functioned as a vital member of a large interdisciplinary team of physicians, APPs, residents, pharmacists, MSWs, RNs/LPNs/MAs, and administrators in a fast paced environment while caring for mixed and complex demographics of adult patients in a clinic and office setting.

● Assist MD/APP/Resident with in-clinic procedures and diagnostic testing, following through on orders and documentation

● Various skilled nursing tasks, i.e. wound care, obtaining labs/blood collection, vaccine administration, EKG, IV therapy, catheters

● Proficient in EMR, Epic user, electronic communications and office equipment

● Coordination of care, i.e. referrals for testing and specialty clinics, liason for DME providers and HH providers

● Prior Authorizations and flawless medication reconciliation

● Medication administration and teaching via oral, IV, injection, G-tube, and/or nasal cannula

● Urgent reporting of critical lab values per established protocols

● Resolution of patient complaints, i.e. delay of care delivery by myself or other staff

● Highly valued for my customer/patient service skills, resolving conflicts 9/2012-1/2013 LPN- Lowcountry Hematology and Oncology-Roper St. Francis Healthcare Charleston, North Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, SC

Cared for patients diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders in a private practice setting with a team of 5 physicians, pharmacists, RNs, LPNs, MAs, and administrators at all three locations.

● Assisted MD during bone marrow biopsies in the office

● Assisted physician with plan of care, documenting treatment plans, completing orders for blood sampling and/or chemotherapy injections

● Administered specialty drugs via injections

● Communicated test results to patients, coordinated care with other facilities as required

● Rigorously advocated for patients battling cost issues with drug/insurance companies

● Attended educational seminars and staff meetings

● Compassionate listener and consoler of patients and families

● Assisted in other office roles as needed, i.e. filing, answering phones, packing and delivering specimens, stocking/ordering supplies

4/2011-9/2012 LPN- Coastal Occupational Medicine- Dr. Byron Williams North Charleston, SC

Functioned in many clinical and some clerical roles as an LPN in a private medical practice that served several local businesses to meet the employers’ individual needs for medical screens and urgent care.

● Obtained pre-employment/random/post-injury blood samples, saliva and/or breath testing

● Assisted MD in DOT physicals, proficient in the regulatory protocols required for new and ongoing certifications of long haul truck drivers

● Independently administered on-site flu clinics for local businesses

● Would travel and be on-call for emergency testing, provided treatments within scope of practice for injured workers at manufacturing plants or while inpatient at a hospital

● BAT certified (blood alcohol testing)

● Legible documentation on medical records

● Supply orders and stocking

● Prior Authorizations

● Maintained stock of prescriptions, utilized an in-house dispensary, medication administration per MD orders

● Literate in Workman’s Compensation laws/practices at a nurse level 1/2012-6/2012 LPN- Interim Healthcare-Home Health Agency Charleston and Walterboro, SC

● LPN for pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients that ranged in acuity from total care to individualized services

● Enteral feedings

● Tracheostomy care

● Wound care, ADLs and ROM exercises

● Medication administration and teaching/preparation of weekly meds

● DME orders, billing

● Patient advocate, companionship and accompanied patient to medical appointments if needed 9/2010-3/2011 LPN- Mollen Immunization Clinics, Inc. NH, MA, ME

● Independently administered flu and pneumonia vaccine clinics at various retail locations in the New England region

● Liaison between store managers and clinical team

● Received and returned vaccine shipments and supplies in a timely manner

● 100% online training about the company and care delivery

● Interstate travel during flu season and in inclement weather at times

● Insurance billing practices

● Patient education and monitoring during/after vaccine administration 2/2008-4/2011 LPN- St. Joseph Internal Medicine

Nashua, NH

● Intake and vital signs obtained on all patients

● Assisted MD during procedures, i.e. skin biopsies, pap smears, joint injections

● Vaccine administration

● Diabetes education, nutrition counseling

● phlebotomy and specimen collections

● EKG and spirometry

● Charting in paper and electronic medical record

● Telephone triage

● Prior authorizations, medication refills

● Coordinated care between other disciplines, ordered and scheduled tests per MD

● Flexible worker willing to travel between two office locations of a large medical practice

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