Alexandria Rossi
Murfreesboro,TN
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Weekend Supervisor
Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
Nashville , TN
2022.06 - 2023.01
- Instructed and supervised staff to ensure efficient operations of the weekend shift.
- Enforced safety regulations and ensured a safe working environment for employees.
- Monitored employee performance, providing guidance and direction when necessary.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for overseeing nursing staff on weekends and ensuring they provide quality patient care.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that weekend staffing needs are met.
- Provided guidance to nurses in the absence of a physician.
- Conducted rounds and monitored patients' progress over the weekend.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care and documented any changes in condition.
- Assessed staffing needs, adjusted shift assignments, and scheduled overtime as needed.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to patient care.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or resolved complaints from patients or families.
- Initiated corrective action when necessary to ensure appropriate care is provided to all patients.
- Addressed issues promptly and appropriately escalated matters as needed.
- Coordinated communication among shifts regarding patient status updates and treatments.
- Monitored performance of nursing staff during weekends and provided coaching and mentoring when needed.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nursing staff during weekends and implemented corrective actions as required.
- Prepared regular reports summarizing activities related to weekend nursing services.
- Offered patients and families compassionate emotional support during healthcare challenges.
- Floor Audits
- Patient Chart Audits
- Responded to on-call emergencies with triage support and direct patient care.
- Monitored patients' conditions, documented findings and recommended care adjustments.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
LPN
Creekside Health And Rehabilitation Center
Madison , TN
2018.11 - 2021.11
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring, and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- PCC and AHT EMAR
- Completed patient admissions and readmissions
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Weekend Charge Nurse as needed.
- Skilled patient care and assessments
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to facility policies.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
LPN Office Nurse
Maple Stret Medical Clinic
Murfreesboro , TN
2021.01 - 2021.05
- Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
- Organized medical supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Provided education and counseling on health-related topics to patients and their families.
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
- Managed medications for multiple patients simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols.
- Reviewed lab results for accuracy prior to delivering them to the physician.
- Educated patients on proper wound care techniques following surgery or injury.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
- Ensured that all forms were completed accurately before submitting them for processing.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop treatment plans tailored to individual needs of each patient.
- Utilized various computer software programs proficiently in order to document patient data.
- Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and their families in times of need.
- Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
- Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
LPN Unit Manager
Creekside Health And Rehabilitation Center
Madison , TN
2016.12 - 2018.08
- Planned and coordinated patient care activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
- Monitored patient progress, identified problems, and implemented corrective action plans.
- Assisted in the development of nursing staff by providing guidance, direction, education and support.
- Provided direct patient care including assessments, treatments, medication administration and documentation.
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals and administrative personnel.
- Ensured compliance with current federal and state regulations regarding healthcare delivery systems.
- Evaluated quality of care provided to patients through chart reviews and surveys.
- Participated in performance improvement activities to ensure quality of services provided to patients.
- Managed daily operations of assigned unit including staffing assignments, scheduling of shifts and time off requests.
- Provided training sessions to new hires on departmental policies and procedures as well as customer service standards.
- Created an environment that fosters team work among all members of the healthcare team.
- Resolved conflicts between employees or departments in a professional manner.
- Implemented strategies designed to improve operational efficiency within the unit.
- Assessed current processes related to workflow and made recommendations for improvement when needed.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- 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.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Patient Chart Audits
- Floor Audits
- QUAPI
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
LPN
Christian Care Health Center
Smyrna , TN
2015.02 - 2016.12
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Performed G-tube/Peg-tube administration.
- Fall prevention and safety assessments
- Provided clinical services to geriatric patients such as therapeutic drug monitoring, adverse drug reaction management, and formulary management.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Performed assessments to identify any potential risk factors associated with wounds or skin breakdowns.
- Administered prescribed medications related to wound care including topical ointments, creams and oral antibiotics.
- Maintained a clean environment for wound treatment by following established procedures for sterilization of instruments and equipment.
- Communicated effectively with families about patient's condition, treatment plan, goals and prognosis.
- Evaluated patient history and physical information to determine nursing care needs.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments and assessments of vital signs.
- IV insertion and administration
- MAR change over
- Head to toe assessments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN08.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN05.2023
LPN - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN12.2014
High School Diploma -
Riverdale High School
Murfreesboro, TN05.2010
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Training and Mentoring
- Policy Enforcement
- Processes and Procedures
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Goal-Oriented
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Work Delegation
- Opening and Closing Processes
Certification
- CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Weekend Supervisor
Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
2022.06 - 2023.01
LPN Office Nurse
Maple Stret Medical Clinic
2021.01 - 2021.05
LPN
Creekside Health And Rehabilitation Center
2018.11 - 2021.11
LPN Unit Manager
Creekside Health And Rehabilitation Center
2016.12 - 2018.08
LPN
Christian Care Health Center
2015.02 - 2016.12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Motlow State Community College
LPN - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro
High School Diploma -
Riverdale High School
- CPR certified
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