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Karen Lewis

Karen Lewis

Specialist Breast Care Nurse
Perth,WA

Summary

Embarking on a distinguished 24-year career in oncology nursing, my journey began at the Christie Hospital in Manchester, UK, in 1996, where I specialized in bone marrow transplants. In 2003, I brought my expertise to Perth, taking on a pivotal role as a clinical nurse at RPH in the oncology and bone marrow transplant ward. There, I delivered specialized care to acutely unwell patient, homing my skills in managing complex cases with precision and empathy. My experience extends beyond the hospital setting; I have contributed significantly to hematological and apheresis day units, and have been instrumental in community healthcare, administering chemotherapy, targeted treatments, and immunotherapies. My dedication to patient education and support is evident through my role as a support services coordinator, where I organized and facilitated educational seminars for individuals living with hematological diseases. Currently, as a specialist breast care nurse, I provide personalized care and support to both women and men navigating the challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis. My commitment to patient empowerment is unwavering, and I am passionate about delivering the highest standard of care. Complemented by my experience in community. My dedicate to oncology nursing is matched only by my readiness to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patient.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Specialist Breast Care Nurse/ McGrath Nurse

Breast Cancer Care WA
1 2019 - Current
  • Provides personalized care and support to people living with breast cancer.
  • Educates clients on their diagnosis and treatments.
  • Helps people navigate medical system.
  • Provides evidenced based information and resources
  • Liaises and refers to other agencies
  • Attends conferences and keeps updated on evidenced based recommendations for early breast cancer treatments
  • Attends MDT meetings



Clinical Nurse

Chemo@Home. View Health
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments in paent homes
  • Maintained meculous documentaon in compliance with naonal standards
  • Developed and executed paent care plans
  • Liaised with muldisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure cohesive paent care
  • Coordinated care delivery and provided support to the nursing team
  • Monitored paent condions and responded to changes in health status.

Clinical Nurse

Chemo@home
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Provided a range of treatment such as chemotherapy, immunotherpies and targeted treatments to patients in their own homes
  • Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, resulting in enhanced health management.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and clinical guidelines.
  • Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
  • Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
  • Contributed to policy development within the organization by providing valuable insights from a nursing perspective.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve patient satisfaction.
  • Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.

Support Services Coordinator

Leukaemia Foundaon
01.2012 - 12.2016
  • Delivered compassionate emotional support to individuals with hematological malignancies in the South West region
  • Successfully established and implemented support group frameworks to foster community and aid
  • Orchestrated monthly educational seminars to enhance patient knowledge and empowerment
  • Conducted thorough needs assessments to tailor care and support services for optimal patient outcomes
  • Committed to continuous professional development through active participation in relevant conferences.

Registered Nurse

Hollywood Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Delivered high-quality acute care to oncology paents in a fast-paced ward environment
  • Demonstrated leadership by coordinang nursing teams and effecvely delegang tasks
  • Collaborated seamlessly with muldisciplinary teams and aer-hours staff to ensure connuity of care
  • Administered chemotherapy with precision and adherence to safety protocols
  • Provided compassionate care to paents undergoing radiotherapy treatments
  • Offered end-of-life care with empathy and respect for terminally ill paents
  • Managed pain control by administering analgesics, enhancing paent comfort
  • Specialized in palliave care, focusing on improving the quality of life for paents and their families.

Clinical Nurse

Royal Peth Hospital
1 2009 - 12.2012
  • Organizing for admission acutely unwell patients
  • Administering blood products
  • Caring for CVCS and PICC lines
  • Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
  • Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
  • Individualized care plan and documentation.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
  • Conducted research projects to inform best practices in nursing care, contributing to overall improvements in the healthcare field.
  • Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, resulting in enhanced health management.

Education

Mental Health First Aid -

Cerficate of Accreditaon

Dare to Lead - undefined

Cerficate of compleon

Graduate Cerficate in Breast Cancer Nursing - undefined

Australian College Nursing

Support Group Facilitaon - undefined

Relaonships Australia

Principles of Cancer Nursing Module - undefined

Manchester University

Cancer Nursing Module - undefined

Manchester University

Competencies in Train and Development - undefined

City and Guilds

Supervisory Management level 3 - undefined

Naonal Vocaonal Qualificaon

Diploma of Higher Educaon in Nursing - undefined

University Lancashire

Skills

Specialist Breast Care Nurse

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 20/10/1973
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Marital Status: De facto
  • Registed Nurse with APHRA

Publications

Breast cancer mindfulness recovery program 8 week online

References

  • Karen Tayor, Director Nursing WA Cancer and Palliave Care Network, 0437 701 550
  • Julie Wiles, Clinical Pharmacist and CEO Chemo@home

Timeline

Clinical Nurse

Chemo@Home. View Health
01.2016 - 12.2019

Clinical Nurse

Chemo@home
01.2016 - 12.2019

Support Services Coordinator

Leukaemia Foundaon
01.2012 - 12.2016

Registered Nurse

Hollywood Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2014

Specialist Breast Care Nurse/ McGrath Nurse

Breast Cancer Care WA
1 2019 - Current

Clinical Nurse

Royal Peth Hospital
1 2009 - 12.2012

Mental Health First Aid -

Cerficate of Accreditaon

Dare to Lead - undefined

Cerficate of compleon

Graduate Cerficate in Breast Cancer Nursing - undefined

Australian College Nursing

Support Group Facilitaon - undefined

Relaonships Australia

Principles of Cancer Nursing Module - undefined

Manchester University

Cancer Nursing Module - undefined

Manchester University

Competencies in Train and Development - undefined

City and Guilds

Supervisory Management level 3 - undefined

Naonal Vocaonal Qualificaon

Diploma of Higher Educaon in Nursing - undefined

University Lancashire
Karen LewisSpecialist Breast Care Nurse