Alexis Kline
Saxton
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
The Village At Morrison Cove
05.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
ShiftMed
12.2023 - Current
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Primecare Medical
03.2022 - Current
- Monitor physical safety requirements for inmate/patients and staff to ensure a safe working environment. Notifies HSA of safety hazards.
- Maintain accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
- Provide health counseling to inmates/patients.
- Conduct sick call for inmate/patients and provide provisional diagnosis and treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries defined by written protocol and approved by PCM Medical Director. Refer all cases not covered by written protocol or that do not respond to treatment to an appropriate PCM Physician.
- Observe, report, and document symptoms, reactions and progress of inmate/patients and participates in the formulation of the plan of nursing care.
- Perform initial inmate/patient physical receiving screening and health assessment according to established written protocols and standards.
Nurse Manager
Pyramid Healthcare Solutions
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Identify and assume responsibility for high risk clients.
- Review detox protocols and length of stay.
- Assist staff in high volume shifts, prioritizing and organizing the shift, completion of the unit scheduling.
- Providing sample meds, coordination with pharmacy to ensure client needs are being met in a cost-effective manner.
- Ensure labs are being addressed, review and sign lab-work, obtaining and transcribing of physician orders.
- Involved in Performance Improvement Projects.
- Nurse recruitment, retention and professional development.
- Nursing assessments, treatment plans, medication administration, vitals, knowledge of detox protocols,
assisting medical doctor as needed. - Supervise RN and LPN nursing staff
- Administers eligibility and psycho-social assessments as the basis for individual treatment planning
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
The Meadows Psychiatric Center
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Administered psychiatric medications accurately and safely, contributing to the stabilization of patients'' symptoms.
- Mentored new nursing staff members on psychiatric best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to mental health nursing practice, staying current on industry advancements and trends.
- Educated families about mental health conditions and coping strategies, strengthening support systems for long-term recovery.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic milieu within the inpatient setting through consistent implementation of behavioral management techniques.
Registered Nurse
GHR
12.2020 - 04.2023
- Provided medical support for rehabilitation clinical patients suffering from symptoms associated with the detoxification process.
- Obtained medical histories and drug histories of patients and implemented detoxification protocols.
- Assessed and monitored patients’ physical and psychological health during detoxification
- Monitored vitals and symptoms, administered medications, and notified doctor of any changes in the patient’s condition
- Provided emotional support, crisis management, and patient education
- Followed safety protocols to ensure the well- being of patients
Department of Correction-Registered Nurse
SCI Smithfield
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Provide direct nursing care to inmates, including administering medications, performing assessments, and providing health education
- Monitor and document patient health, including vital signs and medical histories
- Partner with correctional officers to ensure safety, security, and the well-being of the patient
- Manage acute and chronic health conditions
- Liaise with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly
- Ensure all nursing protocols are followed
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family Practice Center P.C
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Charge Nurse-LPN
White Deer Run Of Allenwood
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborate with others to ensure that patients' physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
- Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
- Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.
- Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global Univeristy
West Lafayette07.2022
Skills
- Physical and Psychological Evaluations
- Customer Service
- Nursing staff management
- Planning and scheduling
- Clinical judgment
- Decision-Making
- Behavioral Interventions
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Suicide Prevention
- De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
The Village At Morrison Cove
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
ShiftMed
12.2023 - Current
Nurse Manager
Pyramid Healthcare Solutions
11.2023 - 03.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
The Meadows Psychiatric Center
11.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Primecare Medical
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
GHR
12.2020 - 04.2023
Department of Correction-Registered Nurse
SCI Smithfield
12.2020 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family Practice Center P.C
06.2019 - 07.2020
Charge Nurse-LPN
White Deer Run Of Allenwood
03.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global Univeristy
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