Mekayla Alewine
Glasgow,VIRGINIA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rockbridge Area Health Center
03.2022 - Current
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Hall Health And Rehab
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Nursing Assistant
Heritage Hall Health And Rehab
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
Certification - Practical Nursing
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Clifton Forge, VA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Rockbridge County High School
Lexington, VA05.2018
Skills
- Management Team Support
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Caregiving Skills
- HIPAA Regulations
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rockbridge Area Health Center
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Hall Health And Rehab
08.2021 - 03.2022
Nursing Assistant
Heritage Hall Health And Rehab
01.2020 - 08.2021
Certification - Practical Nursing
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
High School Diploma -
Rockbridge County High School
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