Alexis Philhower
Laurel,MT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in both bedside and outpatient environments. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with providers, specialized support services, patients and families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stillwater Hospice
Billings, Montana
08.2023 - Current
- Traveling to patient homes/facilities to assist in case management and symptom management
- educate patient and families on medication management and end of life
- provide emotional/bereavement support
- safely administer comfort medications and assist with medication schedules
- precept new hire LPNs for organization
- general nursing duties ie) catheter insertions and care, wound care, assessments, and informing physician of patient changes and concerns
- documenting care plans, assessments, medication reconciliations, and incident/infection reports
- effective communication with RN and MD/DO
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures
Medical Assistant/LPN
Billings OBGYN
Billings, MT
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Room patients according to provider schedule, obtain vitals, document important information/complaints for provider
- clean/sanitize and set up exam and procedure rooms according to scheduled visit
- sanitizing medical instruments with solution and autoclaving
- assisting with in office procedures ie) IUD insertions, cervical/endometrial biopsies, nexplanon insertions
- phlebotomy trained, in office point of care clinical testing
- FMLA paperwork for surgeries/pregnancies
- phone triage
- Intramuscular immunizations and birth control injections
- precept/training new employees
Education
Practical Nursing
Montana State University-Billings
Billings, MT12-2022
Skills
- Pain management
- Outpatient care
- Patient evaluations
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Psychotropic medications
- HIPAA protocols
- Case management
- Patient relationship building
- EMR / EHR
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Educating families
- Medication reconciliation
- Immunization administration
- Home health care
- End-of-life care
- Preventive care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stillwater Hospice
08.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant/LPN
Billings OBGYN
11.2022 - 07.2023
Practical Nursing
Montana State University-Billings