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Alexandra Short

Red Oak,TX

Summary

Credentialed LVN offering 6 years of experience providing compassionate care in any environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School LVN

Vogel Alcove
Dallas, Texas
11.2022 - 06.2025
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
  • Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
  • Performed routine inspections of the school premises to identify any potential hazards or risks to student safety.
  • Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
  • Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
  • Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
  • Organized health awareness activities throughout the year, such as flu shot clinics.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
  • Reviewed and updated existing protocols for various health-related topics, such as allergies or asthma attacks.
  • Maintained accurate records of student health information.
  • Assisted in the management of communicable diseases among students.
  • Inventoried and ordered medical, office supplies, or equipment.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare system to ensure access to resources.
  • Implemented strategies for improving access to primary care services in underserved communities.
  • Participated in continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on best practices in community nursing care.

LVN

John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, Texas
07.2019 - 11.2022
  • Answer patient calls, giving lab results, and patient instructions.
  • Administering general care to patients, including but not limited to vital signs, weight, height, blood pressure, etc.
  • Trained in performing heel sticks on babies, drawing bilirubins, and conducting Newborn Screens.
  • Discharging patients, including appointment scheduling, vaccine and medication administration, and discussing patient teaching instructions.
  • Vaccine ordering
  • Close communication with Physicians and nurse practitioners, following orders.
  • Documented vital signs and observations accurately in electronic health records. ( Epic)
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas for safety standards.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Concord Career College
Grand Prairie, TX
03-2019

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Critical thinking
  • Injections
  • Medication administration
  • Vitals
  • Leadership
  • Team building
  • People skills
  • Compassionate care
  • Organization skills
  • Pediatric experience
  • BLS
  • Immunization monitoring
  • Health education
  • Record keeping
  • First aid
  • Medical supply inventory
  • Health policy implementation
  • Active listening
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • HIPAA protocols
  • Educating families
  • Epic system experience
  • Microsoft Word and Excel experience
  • Written communication

Certification

  • BLS, Current BLS Certification
  • Red Cross BLS, CPR Instructor
  • TVFC Coordinator, Texas Vaccines For Children Coordinator
  • DSHS Hearing and Vision screening certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

School LVN

Vogel Alcove
11.2022 - 06.2025

LVN

John Peter Smith Hospital
07.2019 - 11.2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing

Concord Career College

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