Alexus Sowell
Porter,TX
Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 8 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging new roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Nurse
United Surgical Partners
08.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Advocated for patients'' needs throughout their stay in the PACU, establishing trustful relationships with patients and their families.
- Educated patients and families on post-surgery expectations, care instructions, and follow-up appointments to support successful recoveries.
- Managed multiple high-acuity cases simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Expedited discharges through effective collaboration with physicians, case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care pathways.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
COVID Support Clinician REMOTE
Johnson & Johnson
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
- Advocated for patients within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed.
- Developed tailored treatment plans to address the unique needs of each patient and promote optimal recovery.
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, attending conferences and participating in continuing education opportunities.
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
- Served as a mentor to new clinicians, providing guidance on techniques, documentation standards, and ethical considerations in practice.
- Evaluated patient concerns, histories, appearance and responses to form picture of current health state.
- Reviewed outcome measures data regularly to identify trends and modify treatment approaches accordingly for improved clinical results.
- Developed educational materials for patients and families about various mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions with comprehensive planning and follow-up care coordination.
Charge Nurse
Larkspur
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Assumes responsibility on assigned unit for medications, treatments, and total care
- Administers enteral feedings, oral, injectable, and intravenous medications and treatments
- Performs and is co-responsible for narcotic count as per resident care policies and procedures
- Orders appropriate medications and labs for residents per physician's order
- Reports pertinent information to Nursing Assistants on assigned residents prior to delivery of care, DON, Administrator and Physician
- Provide guidance and assistance to Nursing Assistants
- Follow plan of care
- Weekly skin assessments
- Admissions/Discharge
- IV therapy
- Documentation and weekly assessments
- Wound Treatment
- Attend and organize Care plan meetings/ IDT meetings
- MDS quarterly, weekly, and annually assessments as scheduled
- Works closely with Business office, Rehab director, Administrator, and DON on patient care
- Claims RUG levels/ billing for MDS
- Does interview for BIMS assessments
- Works closely with Local authority for PASRR positive residents
- PH-Q assessments
- Pain interviews
- Coding for Medicare/medicaid
- BIMS assessments
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
LVN Charge Nurse (PRN)
Lufkin Skilled Nursing
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Weekly skin assessments
- Admissions/Discharge
- IV therapy
- Documentation and weekly assessments
- Wound Treatment Assumes responsibility for patient's medication change, treatments, and care
- Daily documentation for Medicare reimbursement
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Wound treatments
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
ADON
Wells Long Term Care
08.2016 - 01.2018
- 92% Psychotropic Residents
- Assumes responsibility on assigned unit for medications, treatments, and total care
- Administers enteral feedings, oral, injectable, and intravenous medications and treatments
- Performs and is co-responsible for narcotic count as per resident care policies and procedures
- Orders appropriate medications and labs for residents per physician's order
- Reports pertinent information to Nursing Assistants on assigned residents prior to delivery of care, DON, Administrator and Physician
- Provide guidance and assistance to Nursing Assistants
- Follow plan of care
- Weekly skin assessments
- Admissions/Discharge
- IV therapy
- Documentation and weekly assessments
- Wound Treatment
- Attend and organize Care plan meetings/ IDT meetings
- Work with PASRR positive Residents
- MDS quarterly, weekly, and annually assessments as scheduled
- Works closely with Business office, Rehab director, Administrator, and DON on patient care
- Claims RUG levels/ billing for MDS
- Does interview for BIMS assessments
- Works closely with Local authority for PASRR positive residents
- PH-Q assessments
- Pain interviews
- Coding for Medicare/medicaid
- BIMS assessments
- Highest rates in the company
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
- Streamlined communication between nursing departments for efficient workflow and patient care coordination.
- Oversaw infection control efforts throughout the facility, contributing to reduced transmission rates among patients and staff members alike.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures that were in compliance with state regulations, maintaining accreditation standards for the facility.
- Evaluated emerging trends in healthcare delivery models to identify opportunities for process improvements within the organization.
- Enhanced staff competency through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
Education
LVN in Nursing -
Tyler County School of Vocational
Woodville, TX12.2015
Lufkin High School
Lufkin, TX05.2012
Skills
- Anesthesia recovery
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient recovery assessments
- IV Fluid Administration
- IV Insertion
- Airway Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Wound Care
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- IV Therapy Certification, 08/2015, Present
- AHA Basic Life Support
- Wound treatment
Timeline
PACU Nurse
United Surgical Partners
08.2021 - Current
COVID Support Clinician REMOTE
Johnson & Johnson
03.2020 - 02.2022
Charge Nurse
Larkspur
02.2018 - 11.2020
ADON
Wells Long Term Care
08.2016 - 01.2018
LVN Charge Nurse (PRN)
Lufkin Skilled Nursing
06.2016 - 11.2019
LVN in Nursing -
Tyler County School of Vocational
Lufkin High School
- IV Therapy Certification, 08/2015, Present
- AHA Basic Life Support
- Wound treatment
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