Jean Lewis
Markham,Canada
Summary
A dynamic, task-focused, and results-driven Registered Nurse with 20 + years of experience in planning, coordinating, and managing clinical services in diverse nursing units. Experienced Clinical Nursing Instructor with functional abilities in carrying out classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching responsibilities. Accomplished and respected Medical-Surgical Exclusive Care Services Specialist with Maternal Child and Infant Recovery Room expertise. Proven leader with demonstrated track record of practice in clinical cardiology and developing interdisciplinary teams for a fast-paced environment and sustained growth. Astute hyper-versed Registered Nurse with extensive knowledge in working cross-functionally in pediatrics, obstetrics, and gynecology with a proven track record of managing some of the best healthcare facilities in Canada and the United States. Solid experience in postpartum and pediatric units, medical-surgical units, and cardiology unit. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Access, and Outlook. Proven expertise in: Anatomy and Physiology. Pharmacology. Problem solving. Nursery. Teaching/Mentoring. Patient examination. Obstetrics Antepartum/ Intrapartum Obstetrics Post Partum. Paediatrics neurological assessment, equipment, and Procedures. Paediatrics respiratory assessment, equipment, and Procedures. Paediatrics Assessment. Blood draw and sample collection. Patient condition monitoring. Intravenous therapy Equipment and instrument sterilization. Charting Patient examination, charting, and documentation. Teamwork and conflict resolution. Prescription Program Nurse. Critical thinking and decision making. Life Insurance, Accident and Sickness, and segregated funds.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
ResQ Youth International
07.2020 - Current
- Worked cross-functionally with internal teams across departments to ensure effective operations of the program.
- Spearheaded and facilitated program meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Adroitly identified and implemented program improvements to enhance performance.
- Acted as a trusted advisor in providing technical assistance to staff members on various aspects of the program's operations.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Seneca Polytechnic
09.2019 - Current
- Effectively conducted high-impact lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory sessions, and practical demonstrations related to nursing practice areas.
- Directed, educated, and coached clinical nursing students in the development of their clinical decision-making abilities.
- Leveraged written tests, simulations, and clinical practicum evaluations in assessing student knowledge and performance.
- Tracked and monitored student progress throughout the semester, including providing feedback on assignments or exams.
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
07.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with departmental heads, physicians, and all members of the interdisciplinary Care plan team to establish, implement, and improve quality patient care and services.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care, and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Ensured compliance with standards and workplace safety, leveraging appropriate CPI training for clients.
- Worked closely with patients/families, social service, and rehab departments to establish functional goals and appropriate discharge plans for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs.
- Professionally obtained specimens and performed EKG tests using proper techniques and procedures.
Medical - Surgical Nurse
Exclusive Care Services
01.2001 - 06.2021
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications, and treatment plans.
- Provided a high level of patient care to audit patients across multiple medical specialities.
- Performed accurate physical assessments, including vital signs and diagnostic tests.
- Proactively administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders.
- Maintained timely documentation in the electronic health record system.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as wound debridement.
- Provided comprehensive patient care and education to adult medical-surgical patients.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Tracked and monitored infection control procedures to prevent and stop the spread of infections.
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's condition.
- Initiated intravenous and venipuncture procedures in fast-paced settings.
Registered Nurse
York Central Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications, and treatment plans.
- Provided a high level of patient care to audit patients across multiple medical specialities.
- Delivered care for postpartum patients and cared for newborns in the combined care unit as well as the level 2 nursery.
- Participated in deliveries where complications are identified for compromised newborns.
- Acted as a trusted charge nurse when needed.
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Maternal Child and Infant
01.2000 - 02.2002
- Provided care for postpartum patients in the recovery room at Mt. Sinai Hospital.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation.
- Monitored patients following general anaesthesia, spinal and epidurals.
- Worked closely with anaesthesiologist and obstetrical physicians, identifying potential problems during recovery period and reporting findings for both mom and baby, venipuncture, monitoring and maintaining intravenous, caring for newborns, and initiating breastfeeding.
- Provided compassionate care to patients in recovery room setting, demonstrating effective communication skills and critical thinking.
- Obtained specimens and performed EKG tests using proper techniques and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
04.1999 - 07.1999
- Effectively provided care for acute care patients on 24hr observation unit, this unit consisted of patients that needed close observation.
- Administered medication, starting iv's, monitoring labs, charting and initiating care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Columbus County Hospital
04.1999 - 07.1999
- Provided care for acute care patients on medical-surgical unit, administered meds, initiated intravenous, wound care for surgical patients, monitored labs and reported findings to physicians, care plans and teaching for patients and their families.
- Monitored patient progress by assessing symptoms, evaluating treatments and interventions, and responding to changes in condition quickly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in the electronic medical records system.
Registered Nurse, Clinical Cardiology
Emory University Hospital
06.1997 - 11.1998
- Provided professional assistance to four physicians in clinical cardiology and gastroenterology clinics.
- Effectively assisted physicians on clinical days and triage of patients' phone calls, and booking appointments for various procedures.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, and pain management strategies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Francis Hospital
10.1996 - 01.1997
- Provided comprehensive care for patients on the surgical step-down unit.
- Effectively provided complete patient care to patients on the surgical step-down unit.
- Leveraged my advanced knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines in formulating nursing interventions for specific conditions and diagnoses.
- Worked in close collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate the delivery of quality care to patients.
- Leveraged my sound decision-making skills in providing quality health care to patients during emergencies.
- Utilized my strong clinical skills in providing direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Dade City Hospital
10.1995 - 10.1996
- Provided comprehensive care for patients on the surgical step-down unit.
- Proactively provided care for postpartum, gynaecological, paediatric, and medical-surgical overflow unit.
- Delivered and provided complete care for patients while executing my charge nursing responsibilities.
Education
Nursing Diplomat - Nursing
Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology
05.1994
Skills
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Problem solving
- Nursery
- Teaching/Mentoring
- Patient examination
- Obstetrics Antepartum/Intrapartum
- Obstetrics Post Partum
- Paediatrics neurological assessment
- Paediatrics respiratory assessment
- Paediatrics Assessment
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Patient condition monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Equipment and instrument sterilization
- Charting Patient examination
- Teamwork and conflict resolution
- Prescription Program Nurse
- Critical thinking and decision making
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Sickness
- Segregated funds
Affiliations
- College of Nurses Ontario (CNO)
- Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO)
Timeline
Program Coordinator
ResQ Youth International
07.2020 - Current
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Seneca Polytechnic
09.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
07.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
York Central Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2005
Medical - Surgical Nurse
Exclusive Care Services
01.2001 - 06.2021
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Maternal Child and Infant
01.2000 - 02.2002
Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
04.1999 - 07.1999
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Columbus County Hospital
04.1999 - 07.1999
Registered Nurse, Clinical Cardiology
Emory University Hospital
06.1997 - 11.1998
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Francis Hospital
10.1996 - 01.1997
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Dade City Hospital
10.1995 - 10.1996
Nursing Diplomat - Nursing
Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology
Certificates And Licenses
- College of Nurses Ontario General class RN, 9427808, 2022
- CRNA-RN, 2023
- Heart and Stroke BLS Provider
- Life Licence Qualification Program (LLQP), In-view
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Title: Registered Nurse, Clinical Nursing Instructor, and Medical Surgical Care Specialist
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