Alex Crane
Monroe City,MO
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including medication administration, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing skillfully with doctors, specialized support services, patients and family members. Passionate content strategist skilled in research, writing and editing broad range of content. Proficient in online content design, not limited to healthcare. Talent for devising creative strategies that satisfy clients and meet objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Nurse
Hannibal Public School District
Hannibal , MO
2020.08 - Current
- Assessed student health needs, including physicals and assessments prior to participation in sports activities.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the school building or grounds.
- Monitored immunization records of all students.
- Conducted vision, hearing and other screenings for students.
- Evaluated student health histories and kept accurate records of immunizations, medications and allergies.
- Provided first aid to students, staff and visitors as needed.
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring sanitation standards in classrooms, bathrooms and lunchrooms.
- Developed and implemented health care plans for students with chronic illnesses.
- Educated teachers on proper hygiene practices such as hand washing and other infection control measures.
- Collaborated with school administrators to ensure compliance with state regulations regarding student health services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings concerning individual student needs.
- Advised teachers on how to accommodate special needs children in the classroom setting.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices through education sessions with students, faculty and parents.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
LPN
Hannibal Clinic Operations
Hannibal , MO
2015.09 - 2020.06
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care varying from acute and chronic illnesses.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Guided and educated employees on company processes, protocols and preventative measures.
- Administered medications, IVs, and injections in accordance with treatment plan directions.
- Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions.
- Identified cognitive functioning, mental status, physiological condition and patient needs.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Managed medication stocks, including conducting counts, labeling products and maintaining controls.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Prepare for procedures and surgeries for a specialty doctor while maintaining a sterile field.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
LPN
Corizon Healthcare
Bowling Green , MO
2015.07 - 2015.09
- Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered scheduled medications orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- 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.
In-Home Caregiver
Private Party
Hannibal , MO
2014.09 - 2015.08
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and supported with mobility issues.
- Performed daily tasks that aided in personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Provided hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
Phlebotomist
Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Inc
Hannibal , Missouri
2012.09 - 2014.01
- Obtained a variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Traveled to nursing facilities to collect blood samples and specimens.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
Education
Nursing
Hannibal La-Grange College
Hannibal, MO 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Hannibal High School
Hannibal, MO 05.2011
Skills
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Patient triage
- Wound care
- Educating families
- Documenting incidents
- Monitoring and Tracking symptoms
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Regulatory requirements
- Phlebotomy
- Alzheimer's and Dementia care
- Hospice care
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Pediatric care
- Medication administration
- IV certified
- CPR certified
- Medical Terminology
- Vaccinations and Immunizations
- Specialty Nursing
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Injury Treatment
- Decision-Making
- Student Health Evaluation
- School Health Surveys
- Medication Administration
- Rapport Building
- Immunization Record Review
- Behavioral Evaluations
- Child Health Education
- Analytical Thinking
- Electronic Records Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse- active Missouri License since 2014
- IV Certification
- CPR certified
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balancePaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits401k matchFlexible work hoursTimeline
Elementary School Nurse
Hannibal Public School District
2020.08 - Current
LPN
Hannibal Clinic Operations
2015.09 - 2020.06
LPN
Corizon Healthcare
2015.07 - 2015.09
In-Home Caregiver
Private Party
2014.09 - 2015.08
Phlebotomist
Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Inc
2012.09 - 2014.01
Nursing
Hannibal La-Grange College
High School Diploma -
Hannibal High School
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