Lexi Norcross
Lewiston
Summary
Skilled healthcare provider with strong background in home health care. Adept at patient assessment, administering medications, and wound care. Strong focus on teamwork, ensuring optimal patient outcomes, and adapting to evolving needs. Known for reliability, compassion, and excellent communication skills.
Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health LPN
Lewis County Health Department
04.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in identifying changes in patient conditions and taking appropriate actions accordingly.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, health management, and self-care techniques for optimal wellbeing.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring, early intervention, and timely communication with healthcare team members.
- Promoted effective communication among healthcare providers, patients, and families to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Administered medications accurately following physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Skillfully performed wound care procedures to promote healing and prevent infections.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
LPN Office Nurse
Blessing Physician Services
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
LPN Office Nurse
Quincy Medical Group
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Hannibal LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO08-2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Charting software
- Patient documentation
- Healthcare communication
- Time management
- Diagnostic test monitoring
- Catheter care
- Immunization administration
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Wound care management
- Home health services
- Basic life support
- CPR certification
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Missouri Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Intravenous Therapy Certification – State Boards or Approved Providers.
IV Therapy Certified
IV certified since 2014
Timeline
Home Health LPN
Lewis County Health Department
04.2023 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Blessing Physician Services
03.2020 - 03.2023
LPN Office Nurse
Quincy Medical Group
01.2015 - 03.2020
Graduate Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Hannibal LaGrange University
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