Alexis Buchanan
Houston,TX
Summary
Seasoned Charge Nurse with comprehensive experience in acute patient care, staff supervision and healthcare administration. Strong background in nursing leadership, coupled with ability to manage high-stress situations and make critical decisions under pressure. Demonstrated success in fostering strong relationships with patients and team members, thereby improving overall unit efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Brookdale
Houston, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
LVN Floor Nurse
HCA SOUTHEAST REHAB
Pasadena, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with co-workers through effective communication.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose testing.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients on a medical-surgical floor.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, interventions performed and responses to treatments per facility policy.
- Evaluated outcomes of nursing interventions against established criteria.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies and procedures when providing patient care services.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Utilized critical thinking skills while dealing with complex clinical situations.
LVN Charge Nurse
Clipboard Health
Houston, TX
11.2020 - Current
- Going to various facilities though out the Houston area providing services such as charge nurse wound care trach care and med administration
Charge Nurse LPN AGENCY CONTRACT WORK
NurseDash
Houston, TX
09.2020 - Current
- Served as charge nurse and floor nurse across multiple facilities.
- Administered medications and provided wound care to patients.
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse healthcare environments.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
LPN (CONTRACT WORK)
Gale Healthcare Solutions
Tampa, FL
05.2019 - Current
- Going to various facilities though out the Houston area providing services such as charge nurse wound care trach care and med administration
- Conducted ongoing assessments of the patient's physical condition during treatment sessions.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Adhered strictly to infection control guidelines while providing quality patient care.
Director of Education/Infection Control Nurse
Tuscany Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Pearland, TX
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed employee vaccination programs for optimal compliance and health outcomes.
- Coordinated with local nursing programs to establish clinical sites for patient vaccines.
- Educated staff on new facility implementations to ensure effective integration.
- Alerted CDC weekly regarding infectious disease updates to support public health initiatives.
- Tracked antibiotic usage within facility to monitor trends and promote best practices.
- Conducted weekly meetings with Nurse Practitioners and Medical Doctors on infection control strategies.
Unit Manager LVN
Park Manor Westchase
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Provided guidance, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Developed effective strategies to improve employee morale, motivation, and engagement.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless integration of services provided by the unit.
- Monitored daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Adhered to company-wide policies regarding confidentiality of information.
- Ensured that the unit was compliant with safety standards and protocols set by the organization.
LPN Unit Manager
JACARANDA MANOR
Saint Petersburg, FL
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Providing services such as charge nurse wound care trach care and med administration also unit manager overseeing daily run of unit
LPN Charge Nurse
Maximum Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
06.2020 - 08.2020
- 7 week travel assignment for LTC COVID unit duties were monitoring and assisting patients while in quarantine including wound care and medication administration
LPN Charge Nurse
Gandy Crossing Care Center
Tampa, FL
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Charge nurse wound care and medication administration
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gale Healthcare
Tampa, FL
05.2009 - 02.2019
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY06-2025
CNA -
Galen college
Tampa, FL12.2018
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Care planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Nursing
Languages
English
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Brookdale
01.2025 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
HCA SOUTHEAST REHAB
01.2025 - Current
Director of Education/Infection Control Nurse
Tuscany Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2023 - 10.2024
Unit Manager LVN
Park Manor Westchase
01.2022 - 01.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Clipboard Health
11.2020 - Current
Charge Nurse LPN AGENCY CONTRACT WORK
NurseDash
09.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Maximum Healthcare
06.2020 - 08.2020
LPN (CONTRACT WORK)
Gale Healthcare Solutions
05.2019 - Current
LPN Unit Manager
JACARANDA MANOR
02.2019 - 11.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Gandy Crossing Care Center
02.2019 - 06.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gale Healthcare
05.2009 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
CNA -
Galen college
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