Mary Lewis
Salisbury,MD
Summary
Versatile Nurse with 29 years of multi-faceted experience coordinating activities in fast paced environments. Personable and caring patient advocate with practiced skills in meeting the needs of patients effectively and quickly while participating in a team oriented environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Delmar, Delaware
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Provide direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Maintain a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Assess patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Monitor vital signs and document changes in a timely manner.
- Implement infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Administer medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained according to safety protocols.
- Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Staff Nurse
Hartley Nursing Home
Pocomoke City, MD
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing and administering medication.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
Correctional Nurse
Wellpath
Snow Hill, MD
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained staff safety during patient treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
- Cared for patients suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions.
- Assessed and cared for patients suffering injuries through falls, altercations or other means.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Office Nurse/Adult Medicine/OB/GYN
Chesapeake Health Care
Salisbury, MD
04.2015 - 05.2022
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
- Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients.
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Salisbury, MD
12.2014 - 04.2015
- Assisted with patient personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Office Nurse/OB/GYN
Chesapeake Health Care
Salisbury, MD
01.2009 - 10.2014
- Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
- Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
- Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
- Sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Performed lab duties including venipuncture and processing of specimens.
- Worked closely with local health departments and case managers to ensure continuity of care.
Rehab Nurse
Salisbury Rehab and Nursing Center
Salisbury, MD
01.2007 - 06.2007
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Documented all aspects of patient care according to established protocols within a timely manner.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed wound care procedures including dressing changes and debridement of wounds.
- Educated patients on how to live with and appropriately manage chronic illnesses and injuries.
Quality Control Nurse/LTC Floor Nurse
Harrison Senior Living
Snow Hill, MD
08.2006 - 01.2007
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance and quality.
- Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.
- Examined medical equiptment and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
- Monitored resident health with regular assessments to check on conditions and care efficacy.
- Responded promptly to changes in conditions and emergency situations to deliver expert care in line with good practices and patient's wishes.
- Administered oral, subcutaneous and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed wound care.
- Maintained infection control logs.
Pharmacy Nurse/Staff Nurse
Prison Health Services
Westover, MD
09.2001 - 12.2004
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Supervised inventory levels to maintain medical supplies.
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care.
Community Health Nurse
Eastern Shore Rural Health Systems
Onley, VA
10.1997 - 05.2001
- Assisted providers with various procedures.
- Attended staff meetings and in-services to maintain knowledge of current clinical procedures and latest medical advances relevant to everyday practice.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care and support.
- Managed busy lab. Duties included drawing blood, in house testing, processing specimens, chain of custody specimen collecton, ordering supplies, assuring pediatric and adult crash cart medications remained stocked and up to date. Performed quality control testing.
Med/Surgical Nurse
North Hampton Accomac Memorial Hospital
Nassawadox, VA
10.1995 - 03.1996
- Completed health histories on new patient admissions.
- Performed head to toe assessments on each patient at the start of every shift.
- Administered medications via PO/SQ/IM/IV and monitored for adverse events and desired outcome.
- Monitored and recorded intake and output in patients with renal failure, gastroenteric and cardiac conditions.
- Provided patient education on preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
- Maintained detailed documentation.
Education
Practical Nursing
NHA Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing
Nassawadox, Virginia08.1995
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MDSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Patient Advocate
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Creative Problem Solving
- Clear Patient Communication
Certification
- BLS - 07/28/2023
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2024 - 05.2025
Staff Nurse
Hartley Nursing Home
08.2023 - 12.2023
Correctional Nurse
Wellpath
08.2022 - 08.2023
Office Nurse/Adult Medicine/OB/GYN
Chesapeake Health Care
04.2015 - 05.2022
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
12.2014 - 04.2015
Office Nurse/OB/GYN
Chesapeake Health Care
01.2009 - 10.2014
Rehab Nurse
Salisbury Rehab and Nursing Center
01.2007 - 06.2007
Quality Control Nurse/LTC Floor Nurse
Harrison Senior Living
08.2006 - 01.2007
Pharmacy Nurse/Staff Nurse
Prison Health Services
09.2001 - 12.2004
Community Health Nurse
Eastern Shore Rural Health Systems
10.1997 - 05.2001
Med/Surgical Nurse
North Hampton Accomac Memorial Hospital
10.1995 - 03.1996
Practical Nursing
NHA Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Salisbury University