Alexandra McMurtry
Nashville,TN
Summary
Experienced LPN Nursing Supervisor with a strong focus on patient assessment and conflict resolution. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through collaborative communication and policy compliance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Carerite Centers
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient health and wellbeing.
- Facilitated communication between families and healthcare providers.
- Resolved conflicts between nursing personnel or between patients and families and nursing personnel when necessary.
- Monitored performance of all nursing staff and provided feedback as needed.
- Provided guidance to nurses, LPNs, and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care policies and procedures.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
LPN Charge Nurse
Plainview Healthcare
Palmyra, TN
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans effectively.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Paris, TN01-2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Clinical judgment
- Collaborative communication
- Policy compliance
- Team leadership
- Healthcare regulations
- Nursing management
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
- Nursing assignments
Accomplishments
- Outstanding student of the year at Tennessee College of Applied Technologies 2015
Certification
- LPN
- CPR certified
Timeline
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Carerite Centers
01.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Plainview Healthcare
08.2018 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology