Lexie McAlister
Kilgore
Summary
Nursing professional with passion for delivering personalized care and support. Proven ability to manage complex patient needs and ensure comfort and well-being. Known for effective collaboration and adaptability, ensuring high standards of patient care and team success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Angels Of Care
01.2024 - Current
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Vital Caring Group
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing customized home care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough patient education on managing chronic conditions at home.
- Ensured optimal patient outcomes with diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention for any changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients, resulting in improved overall health.
- Administered medications as prescribed, achieving proper dosage and adherence to treatment plans.
- Increased patient satisfaction by building trust through compassionate communication and active listening skills.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, ensuring continuity of care between visits.
ER Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management were among the interventions I implemented
- Maintained optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Administered various therapies and medications in accordance with physician orders and treatment plans
- Prepared blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing in the lab
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Kept track of the patient's condition, interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying abnormal telemetry readings, and informing team members about changes in stability or acuity
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications using Epic in order to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Gave patients, families, and caregivers information on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle choices.
ER Technician
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Performed equipment inspections to ensure smooth and safe operation
- Gathered biological specimens for requested tests and prepared them for transport to the lab
- Assisted patients with daily activities under the supervision of RN
- Kept track of important patient data and relayed it to healthcare staff in order to improve treatment planning and delivery
- Reduced the risk of infection for patients and healthcare team members with thorough cleaning and sanitizing of rooms, equipment, and devices
- Answered call lights and helped patients feel more comfortable and secure by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing, and bedside tales or equipment.
ER Clerk
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
02.2017 - 07.2020
- Received, recorded, and responded to incoming and outgoing telephone and email communication
- Made contact with hospitals in order to confirm patients' medical histories and avoid incorrect diagnoses and treatments
- Organized patient files and streamlined operations to increase efficiency.
Education
Nursing - Bachelor of Science -
The University of Texas At Tyler
08-2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Electronic Medical Records
- Patient education
- Patient Assessment and Care
- CPR
- ER experience
- Intravenous therapy
- Pediatric Care
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Home health nursing
- Seizure management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Angels Of Care
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Vital Caring Group
03.2023 - Current
ER Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
08.2021 - 10.2023
ER Technician
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
07.2020 - 08.2021
ER Clerk
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
02.2017 - 07.2020
Nursing - Bachelor of Science -
The University of Texas At Tyler
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