Lexi Dent
Chanute
Summary
Dedicated LPN with experience at Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, skilled in compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective monitoring and clinical documentation. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while providing mental health support and ensuring a safe, dignified environment for all patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center
05.2023 - Current
- Nursing assessments of patients, Vital signs, communicates essential information to medical providers.
- Perform Genesight and aegis testing.
- Give patients lab orders.
- Administer Psychotropic injections.
- Schedule patients.
- Track samples.
- Help patients with Patient Assistance programs.
- Scan documents into the computer.
- Document patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
LPN Charge Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, adjusting care plans as needed.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges, streamlining workflow for nursing staff.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions and support.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating.
LPN
Heritage Healthcare
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by healthcare providers.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
CNA
Heritage Healthcare
08.2012 - 08.2018
- Assisted in monitoring patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Advocated for patients' needs, enhancing communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Conducted regular safety checks, reducing incidents of falls and other emergencies in the facility.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a healthier environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Education
Associate's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS05-2019
CNA - CNA
Independence Commuinity College
Independence, KS01-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Infection control
- EMR / EHR
- Patient evaluations
- Mental health support
- Outpatient care
- Medical office administration
- Psychotropic medications
- KS licensed practical nurse
Timeline
LPN
Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center
05.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
02.2020 - 04.2023
LPN
Heritage Healthcare
08.2018 - 07.2020
CNA
Heritage Healthcare
08.2012 - 08.2018
Associate's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Neosho County Community College
CNA - CNA
Independence Commuinity College