James Lewis
Hamilton,ON
Summary
A compassionate Registered Nurse that began my nursing career in the emergency department gaining knowledge and skills before an extensive 27 year experience at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton where I continue to be employed full time specializing in mental health nursing. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective crisis intervention. Skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy, fostering a safe environment for clients with complex needs. Working in the community with the most vulnerable and working closely together with community partners. I have loved being a nurse and would like to add a new adventure to my career.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, ON
09.1999 - Current
- Currently employed on Hamilton Actt2. (Assertive Community Treatment Team)an outpatient mental health team of 10 health clinicians caring for 84 clients living in the community with severe mental health illness.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Assessing mental health issues and monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes in condition and reporting findings to the healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on care plans, promoting understanding of health conditions and treatment options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Expertly navigated complex patient scenarios through effective de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Creating daily schedules for a team of 10 healthcare colleagues
- Working with community partners to maximize and improve clients lives.
Education
Registered Nurse Diploma -
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton04.1999
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Patient assessment
Patient and family advocacy
Patient care
Compassion and empathy
Professional bedside manner
Licensed RN
Taking vitals
Collecting vitals
Medication distribution
Precepting
Vaccine administration
High level of autonomy
ADL assistance
Personal care needs
Emotional awareness
Emotional intelligence
Administering immunizations
Long-term care
Mobility assistance
Mental health nursing
Family advocacy
Feeding assistance
Home health care
Home care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
09.1999 - Current
Registered Nurse Diploma -
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology