Tina Alexander
Clayton,GA
Summary
Compassionate LPN with expertise in vital signs monitoring and geriatric care. Committed to patient-centered care and improving health outcomes through tailored care plans and effective communication. My first LPN job was at a small GA emergency room. Responsible for triage patient and deciding which patient got immediate care and the order they were to be seen.
Very efficient with IV insertion and sterile fields.
2000 was a wound nurse for Tugaloo Home Health, was wound nurse for North GA and was handed picked by the ostomy nurse to be her liaison .
very efficient in wound care. In a home health setting.
Knowledgeable Triage with background as LPN Charge Nurse. Managed patient care efficiently and supported medical teams in delivering high-quality healthcare. Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking in high-pressure environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Health Nursing Home
Baldwin, GA
LPN
Self Employed Care Giver
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes for review and intervention.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
- Developed care plans tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure safety in caregiving practices.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
911 Comunication Officer
Rabun County 911
Clayton, Ga
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Managed emergency call response procedures to ensure timely and accurate dispatch of services.
- Coordinate with other dispatchers, to keep a fluent and dispatch as a team
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Healthcare Rehabilitation and Nursing Home
Baldwin, GA
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care activities, enhancing communication among multidisciplinary teams.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans effectively.
- Conducted routine assessments of patients, documenting changes in health status accurately.
LPN Correction Nurse
Correct Health Staffing
Toccoa, GA/ Clarkesville Ga
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective pain management.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to patient needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care and improve service delivery.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention for enhanced outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and operational procedures for efficiency.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans based on observed changes in condition.
- 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.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- 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.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Triage ER Nurse 15 years
- Assisted MD with over 100 patients in 24 - 48 hours in ER
- Assisted at MD office as nurse and assisted with billing
Education
GED -
Georgia GED
Gainesville, GA11-1986
Diploma - Practical Nursing
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA12-1987
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Triage patients in an ER
- Home Health nurse
Timeline
LPN
Self Employed Care Giver
07.2025 - 07.2026
911 Comunication Officer
Rabun County 911
08.2023 - 12.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Healthcare Rehabilitation and Nursing Home
08.2021 - 06.2023
LPN Correction Nurse
Correct Health Staffing
08.2021 - 05.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Health Nursing Home
Diploma - Practical Nursing
North Georgia Technical College
GED -
Georgia GED