Lexa Creelman
South Mills,NC
Summary
Experienced and patient-focused Licensed Practical Nurse capable of remaining calm in very stressful situations. A determined individual with a background assessing chronic and acute conditions, providing patient education and delivering exceptional care and support. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Essential Medical Staffing
Suffolk, VA
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
DC Powell And Associates
Newport News, Virginia
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Armor Correctional
Chesapeake, VA
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kensington Care And Rehab Center
Waukesha, WI
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
Licensed Practical Nurse
BRIA Health Services
Greendale, WI
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Monitored mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management by performing suctioning.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV, G-tube and G&J-tube monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Inserted catheters and completed wound care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Armor Correctional Health Services
Chesapeake, Virginia
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, pulse, weight, oxygen saturation, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Administered medications and controlled narcotics correctly by the six rights of medication administration
- Performed glucose testing and assisted in administering injections for diabetic patients
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications and assisted with procedures such as IV insertion
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing and transport
- Responded to Code pages and followed through on disposition of patients
- Delivered nursing care before and after hospitalizations
- Documented accurate and complete patient information
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayview Physicians Group
Chesapeake, Virginia
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Recorded details regarding all therapies to keep patient charts updated with an electronic medical system
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Collected blood for PT/INT, A1C and Glucose for lab testing in house
- Explained course of care and medications and treatments, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Triaged and answered incoming calls to the office with questions and educated patients and about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
Licensed Practical Nurse
Psychiatric Long Term Care
Worcester, Massachusetts
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Explained coping methods useful to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on a 28-bed long term care unit, providing direct care to up to 14 patients, supervising and delegating assignments to a team comprised of Certified Nursing Assistants
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sentara Healthcare
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Provided care for children, ages newborn to 18 through assessments and treatments
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nursing (Incomplete)
Fortis College
Norfolk, VACertificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Careers Institute
5501 Greenwich Rd #100, Virginia Beach, VA 2346211.2013
Skills
- Prison, pediatric, psychiatric and geriatric settings
- Ventilator and COVID-19 settings
- Medication administration
- Diabetic care
- Patient-focused care
- Specimen collection
- Focused patient assessments and documentation
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
Volunteer Work
Beginning at 02/09/2022 - Therapy Dog certification and visitations.
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Assisted Living.
- Virginia Beach Psychiatric Hospital.
- Virginia Beach 911 Call Center.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Essential Medical Staffing
12.2021 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
DC Powell And Associates
03.2021 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Armor Correctional
09.2020 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kensington Care And Rehab Center
06.2020 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
BRIA Health Services
10.2019 - 05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Armor Correctional Health Services
07.2016 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayview Physicians Group
01.2016 - 06.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Psychiatric Long Term Care
08.2014 - 12.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sentara Healthcare
12.2013 - 05.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nursing (Incomplete)
Fortis College
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Careers Institute
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