Mariah Claxton
Louisville,KY
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with over 12 years of progressive healthcare experience, beginning as a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2013. Proven ability to provide safe, patient-centered care across a range of settings including long-term care, dementia care, acute med-surg orthopedics, and transitional support for patients returning home. Known for clinical accuracy, calm under pressure, and a natural ability to build trust with patients and families. Strong in wound care, chronic disease management, medication administration, and timely response to changes in condition. Equally confident in fast-paced team environments or working independently—making a valuable asset to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health teams.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Norton Healthcare Brownsboro
01.2025 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trilogy Health Services
Louisville, KY, Lexington, Ky
2015 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Medication Technician
Trilogy Health Services, Forest Springs Health Campus
2013 - 2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Education
Practical Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY09.2024
High School Diploma -
Eastern High School
Louisville, KY2014
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY2013
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Client documentation
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication administration
- HIPAA
- Behavior redirection
- Continuing education
- Attention to detail
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Healthcare technology
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
LPN
Norton Healthcare Brownsboro
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trilogy Health Services
2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant, Medication Technician
Trilogy Health Services, Forest Springs Health Campus
2013 - 2024
Practical Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Eastern High School
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Jefferson Community And Technical College