Linda Lewis, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Phone: 713-***-****
Email: *******@*******.***
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