Keren Alexander
Gladewater,TX
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Community Healthcore, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective vital signs monitoring and clinical documentation. Committed to fostering collaborative environments and ensuring adherence to treatment plans, driving improvements in health management.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Community Healthcore
Longview, TX
07.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, reporting changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Assisted in patient assessments, contributing to comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Implemented infection control measures, maintaining high standards of safety and compliance within the facility.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gregg County Sheriff's Office and Health Department
Longview, TX
08.2000 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Evaluated and improved nursing workflows, driving efficiency in patient care delivery systems.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Mentored junior staff in clinical procedures and best practices, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Education
Child Development
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXLubbock Christian College
Lubbock, TXVocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing
Kilgore College
Longview12-1999
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- EMR / EHR
- Patient triaging
Certification
- Healthcare Provider BLS CPR-First Aid Training - 02/27/2025
- SAMA Training - 5/09/2025
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Community Healthcore
07.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gregg County Sheriff's Office and Health Department
08.2000 - 07.2019
Child Development
Texas Tech University
Lubbock Christian College
Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing
Kilgore College