Linda Lewis, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Phone: 713-***-****

Email: ads70r@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF CAREER GOALS

To provide exemplary professional practice through incorporation of evidence based practice to achieve the best treatment outcome possible.

To create a friendly and professional environment that provides opportunities to connect with my patients, exceed their expectations, and gain their trust.

To consider the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, and optimizing patient experience.

To recognize and promote clinical and educational excellence that supports quality outcomes and patient safety.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

WORK EXPERIENCE

Medinet Family Care Clinic (July, 2021 - Present)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Family Nurse Practitioner)

Duties include

Work autonomously to provide treatment for episodic/chronic illness to diversified population (Adult/Pediatric)

Collects comprehensive medical history, performs relevant patient assessment and physical examination

Diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, thyroid disease and more.

Preventive and health maintenance care

Well Women Exam

Well child exam

Immunizations

Sports physical

Immigration physical

Sexually transmitted disease screening, treatment, and education

EKG interpretation

Ingrown toe nail removal

Suturing

Incision and drainage

Phlebotomy

Orders, conducts, and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies.

Medication prescription and management

Coordinates and implement patient’s plan of care

Makes medical recommendations and referrals

Collaborates with patients, families, physician, and referral services to assist in the patient’s recovery

Facilitates patient and family education relating to medical diagnosis, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.

Formulates, implements, and evaluates patient outcome based on treatment plan

Maintains appropriate EMR, detailing patients’ treatment plans and outcomes

Harris County Sheriff Department Correctional Facility through Supplemental Health Care Agency-PRN (March, 2020 - May, 2022)

Advance Practice Registered Nurse (Family Nurse Practitioner)

Duties Include:

Collection of comprehensive medical history, performs relevant assessment and physical examination

Chronic illness management

Episodic illness diagnosis and treatment

Orders, conducts, and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies.

Medication prescription and management

Sexually transmitted disease screening and treatment

EKG interpretation

Suturing

Incision and drainage

Drug and alcohol withdrawal treatment

Coordinates and implements plan of care

Medical recommendations and referrals

Facilitates patient education relating to medical diagnosis, medication, and health promotion.

Formulates, implements, and evaluates patient outcome based on treatment plan

Maintains appropriate EMR, detailing patients’ treatment plans and outcomes

CVS Health - Contract (August, 2020 - March, 2021)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Family Nurse Practitioner)

COVID-19 Initiatives Supper Delegate (Remote)

Duties Include:

Swab and Send Covid-19 Test Overseer

Clinical collaboration and oversight of pharmacy colleagues, and technical

support via telephone and video-to-video modalities

Electronic Medical Record chart and lab order review, signage and closure

EMR generated lab result report review, patient outreach and results sharing via verbal communication or certified letter publication

Partnership with external lab vendors to mitigate missing or overdue lab results

Sunrise Family Clinic (Jan, 2019 - Feb 2021)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Family Nurse Practitioner)

Duties include

Work autonomously to provide chronic/episodic care to diversified population (Adult/Pediatric)

Collects comprehensive medical history, performs relevant patient assessment and physical examination

Diagnosis and treatment of chronic disease

Preventive and health maintenance care

Gynecological exam

Well child exam

Immunizations

Sports physical

Sexually transmitted disease screening, treatment, and education

Testosterone replacement

EKG interpretation

Ingrown toe nail removal

Suturing

Incision and drainage

Phlebotomy

Orders, conducts, and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies.

Medication prescription and management

Coordinates and implement patient’s plan of care

Makes medical recommendations and referrals

Collaborates with patients, families, physician, and referral services to assist in the patient’s recovery

Facilitates patient and family education relating to medical diagnosis, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.

Formulates, implements, and evaluates patient outcome based on treatment plan

Maintains appropriate EMR, detailing patients’ treatment plans and outcomes

Memorial Hermann Hospital (Jan, 2003 - present)

Staff Nurse: Oncology, Med-Surg/Geriatric/Pediatric

Duties include:

Delivers safe and quality care to patients across lifespan. Physical examination and medical history collection. Care plan formulation, execution, and modification accordingly. Give appropriate care to patients according to nursing skills inventory, the age and needs of the patient/population served. Clinical coordinator. Collaborates with, directs, and delegates to the healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care. Initiates dietician, physical and occupational therapy referrals. Patient advocacy, liaison, and family support. Patient empowerment by encouraging patient and family members to be involve in patient’s treatment plan and decision making. Environmental safety and fall risk assessment. Phlebotomy. Chest tube and central line management. Intravenous medication, blood and blood products infusion. Surgical patient recovery. Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) administration. Nasogastric tube, Foley and Rectal tube insertion. Wound and ostomy care. Tracheostomy care and suctioning. Cardiac monitor strip interpretation. End of life Hospice care. Code response team member. Coordinates treatment plans, develops/implements discharge or transfer plans. Assesses, observes and reports back to physician regarding changes in patients’ status.

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Pediatric Unit based Council Committee 09/2018- present

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital Clinical Coach 11/2018- Present

Memorial Hermann Hospital Staff Effectiveness committee 2013- Present

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Nurse Pharmacy Council 2013-2017

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Policy and Procedure 2011-2013

Committee

PRESENTATIONS

Memorial Hermann Hospital - Presenter - Magnet Model 7/2016

Component: Structural Empowerment: Customer Service Education

Fair. Discussed how to enhance customer experience by using

proactive technique to improve communication and patient safety.

Memorial Hermann Hospital - Preventing High-Alert 9/2015

Medication Errors. Discussed the effects of medication error on patients.

The essence of time out prior to administration of high alert medications

Double checking high alert medication with another nurse prior to

Administration.

Memorial Hermann Hospital. Pediatric Pool Safety Education 7/2014

(water watcher program). Educated parents of pediatric patients on

Simple steps they can follow to protect their children from drowning.

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS

Memorial Hermann Hospital Daisy Award Nominee 2018, 2019, 2020

Memorial Hermann Hospital Safety Champion Award 10/2018

Memorial Hermann Hospital Nursing Excellence Award Nominee 2017, 2018

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Houston Area Nurse Practitioners (HANP) 2015- present

Texas Nurses Association (TNA) 2010 - 2020

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) 2017- 2018

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Hands on Health Care Series (MH Sugar Land Hospital) 7/16/2022

Provide education and support to high school and college

Students interested in healthcare field

Great-wood Primary and Preventive Care - Volunteer 3/2018 - 8/2018

Houston Food Bank - Packaging foods for less privileged 3/2018

Cornerstone Christian Academy, Sugar Land Texas 2/2018

Educational guidance to students in science lab.

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Blood Drive -Participant 2014 - 2016

CanCare (fighting cancer with hope) - package materials 5/2015

for breast cancer walk.

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Food Drive –Coordinator 9/2010

food donation for less privileged.

EDUCATION

University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas. MSN 5/2014 -12/2016

TTUHSC, Lubbock, Texas. Bachelors of Science in Nursing 6/2011-12/2011

Lone Star College, Houston Texas. AND 5/2007 - 5/2008

Houston Community College. No degree 5/2004 - 4/2007

Memorial Hermann School of Vocational Nursing. LVN 1/2002-12/2002

ACADEMIC AWARD AND HONORS

Summa Cum Laude Texas Tech University Health Science Center 2011

President’s Honor Roll, Fall. Texas Tech University Health Science Center 2011

Dean’s List Honor Roll, Summer. Texas Tech University Health Science Center2011

Dean’s List Honor Roll. Houston Community College 2007

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

DEA 12/2019

Family Nurse Practitioner (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners). 2/2017

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Texas. 3/2017

Prescriptive Authority, Texas. 3/2017

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Texas. 12/2011

Associate Degree in Nursing, Texas. 7/2008

License Vocational, Texas 12/2002

CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (BLS) 01/2000 - present

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 12/2009 - present

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 12/2010 - present

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