Lexi Gefre
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals. Hard worker experienced in problem-solving, service and time management. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the Registered Nurse role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Completed assessments of newborns to evaluate physical needs, symptoms and progress with treatments
- Assisted physicians with implementing treatments, completing medical procedures and examining patients
- Cared for sick infants via oxygen administration, IV therapy and gavage feedings
- Monitored ventilators and incubators to care for newborns and infants
- Handled day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and regularly checking vital signs
- Managed pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment for various infant disorders and diseases
- Prioritized nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data and identified needs
- Assessed patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, and by other methods
- Set up and monitored medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Administered blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions
- Compiled and analyzed data obtained from monitoring and diagnostic tests
NICU Registered Nurse
Sanford USD Medical Center
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate patients.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Student Nurse Intern NICU
Sanford USD Medical Center
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Completed assessments of newborns to evaluate physical needs, symptoms and progress with treatments
- Exhibited desire to learn and upgrade skills by performing additional department or unit duties
- Documented current and complete patient details in EMR
- Cared for sick infants via oxygen administration, IV therapy and gavage feedings
- Handled day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and regularly checking vital signs
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, and by other methods
- Compiled and analyzed data obtained from monitoring and diagnostic tests
NICU Unit Secretary
Sanford USD Medical Center
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, and answer questions
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05.2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Developmental care
- Central line care
- Vitals Monitoring
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- IV Setup
- Patient Monitoring
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Neonatal medication administration
- Oxygen therapy
- Ventilator management
References
Alicia Risco (480) 810-6270
alicia.risco@gmail.com
St Joseph's Hospital
Registered Nurse, NICU
Laura Nordby (605) 929-7125
laura.nordby@sanfordhealth.org
Sanford Health
Registered Nurse, NICU
Becky Blogg (605) 328-0599
becky.blogg@sanfordhealth.org
Sanford Health
Registered Nurse Manager
Timeline
NICU Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
NICU Registered Nurse
Sanford USD Medical Center
08.2021 - 03.2023
Student Nurse Intern NICU
Sanford USD Medical Center
06.2020 - 05.2021
NICU Unit Secretary
Sanford USD Medical Center
06.2016 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Dakota
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