LEXI-JO R. ACKELS
Merill,MI
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of healthcare experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients in time of need.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Nurse
Cedar Creek Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
- Displayed functional familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance coverage protocols.
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Furnished patient treatment information to insurance companies in compliance with established parameters.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Recorded incoming patients' vital signs and current medication details in electronic charts.
Psychiatric Nurse Supervisor
Cedar Creek Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Cedar Creek Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Nursing Assistant
Covenant Healthcare
10.2012 - 10.2019
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Administered treatments such as catheterizations, enemas and splints as directed by nurse or physician
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Doctors and Nurses informed of changes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delta College
Bay City, MI04.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Chesaning Union High School
2012
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Telephone Triage
- New Nurse Training
- Health Management
- EMR Systems
- Patient privacy and confidentiality
- Computer literate
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Insurance Authorizations
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Mental and Physical Assessments
Timeline
Intake Nurse
Cedar Creek Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Supervisor
Cedar Creek Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Cedar Creek Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2021
Nursing Assistant
Covenant Healthcare
10.2012 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delta College
High School Diploma - undefined
Chesaning Union High School
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