Alexia Adcox
Rayville ,LA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with a proven track record at St Francis Medical Center, excelling in patient care and medical documentation. Leveraged compassionate care and clinical decision-making skills to enhance patient outcomes, significantly improving recovery rates. Expert in emergency care, clinical care, medication management and reconciliation committed to advancing health education and promoting patient-centered care. Experienced with EPIC
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Northeast Louisiana Health Center
07.2023 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Medication reconciliation
- Wrote and followed up on referrals
LPN
St Francis Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
Nurse Technician
Richardson Medical Center
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies, reducing patient injuries and increasing overall safety within the healthcare facility.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Louisiana Delta Community College
Winnsboro, LA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Riverfield Academy
Rayville, LA05.2018
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Diabetes management
- Compassionate Care
- Nursing Ethics
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Respiratory Care
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Post Operative Care
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Home healthcare
- Maternal-child nursing
- Behavioral Health
- Pre-operative care
- Pediatric nursing
- Clinical Decision Making
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Care
- Physical Assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization Administration
- Family Communication
- Clinical judgment
- Documenting intake
- Caregiving skills
- Patient relationship building
- Patient evaluations
- Care Planning
- Emergency Response
- ADL Assistance
- Transcribing orders
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient triaging
- Patient Intake
- Behavioral assessment
- Maintaining nutrition
- Home Health Care
- Health Education
- Medical Records Management
- Pediatric Care
Timeline
LPN
Northeast Louisiana Health Center
07.2023 - Current
LPN
St Francis Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Technician
Richardson Medical Center
07.2020 - 05.2022
LPN - Nursing
Louisiana Delta Community College
High School Diploma -
Riverfield Academy