Felisha Alexander
Tracy,IA
Summary
Accomplished LVN with a proven track record at GLOM, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and patient relationship building, ensuring high-quality care across diverse settings. Excelled in staff supervision and health education, significantly improving patient satisfaction and care standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
GLOM
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the nursing field, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
LVN Floor Nurse/LVN Charge Nurse
Star Nursing
02.2022 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Utilized [Software] to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy and confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
- Promoted continuity of care through seamless handovers during shift changes by updating colleagues on pertinent patient information and status updates.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Physician Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
GLOM
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Contributed to improved team performance by participating in interdisciplinary meetings, offering insights as a Physician Assistant.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
LPN Field Nurse
Sonas Home Health Care
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakewood Community School
St. Petersburg, FL08.2002
Associate of Arts - American History
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05.2016
Nursing - LVN
St.Pete PTEC
St Petersburg, Fl09.2004
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Diabetes management
- Pediatric Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Elderly Care
- Feeding Tube Assistance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Behavioral health support
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Breathing Treatments
- ADL Assistance
- Documentation accuracy
- Health Education
- Vital signs
- Patient relationship building
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Dispensing
- Clinical judgment
- Family Communication
- Patient evaluations
- Geriatric Care
- Staff Supervision
- Documenting intake
- Maintaining nutrition
- Preventive Care
- Physical Assessment
- Home Health Care
Certification
- [IV certification] Trained
Timeline
LVN
GLOM
08.2024 - Current
Physician Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
GLOM
11.2022 - 05.2024
LVN Floor Nurse/LVN Charge Nurse
Star Nursing
02.2022 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Sonas Home Health Care
11.2020 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Lakewood Community School
Associate of Arts - American History
St. Petersburg College
Nursing - LVN
St.Pete PTEC
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