Camille Alexander
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in various settings providing care to diverse populations. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care.
Organized and dependable successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Cabarrus Health and Rehabilitation Center
Conord, NC
02.2025 - Current
- Administered wound care treatments, ensuring adherence to established protocols and patient safety guidelines.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patients' specific wound conditions and healing progress.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported any changes to the healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on importance of compliance with treatment plans.
- Responsible for managing the wound care needs of 110 patients with 59 current wounds.
Hospice Intake Nurse
Novant Health, Inc
Charlotte, NC
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations to determine care needs and appropriateness for Hospice Services.
- Educated patient and family members on Hospice Services and end of life process.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and continuity of patient care.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately and efficiently.
Hospice Crisis Care Nurse
Tidewell Hospice And Palliative Care
Sarasota, FL
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring comfort and dignity for terminally ill patients.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and end-of-life issues, enhancing support systems.
- Advocated for patients' rights and preferences within multidisciplinary healthcare environments.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, communicating updates with healthcare team members to optimize care delivery.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
- Promoted effective levels of individualized care to each and every patient.
- Covered 5 territories
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
Sarasota, FL
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Cultivated a positive work environment by fostering open communication, collaboration, and respect among all team members.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to align services with residents' individual care plans.
- Trained staff on best practices for promoting physical and mental well-being among seniors.
- Interviewed potential hires
- Managed a direct care staff of over 30 Health Care Aides and LPNs
Care Coordinator LPN
Rochester Regional Health System
Rochester, NY
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient communication and continuity of care.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accuracy and compliance.
- Support Community nurses to ensure patients needs were addressed in a timely manner.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and providers to resolve concerns efficiently.
- Maintain list of patients on precautions.
- Monitor hospitalizations and ER visits and keep interdisciplinary team updated.
LPN Charge Nurse
Kirkhaven Nursing Home
Rochester, NY
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Supervised 4 -6 certified nursing assistants per shift, ensuring compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and medical conditions, adjusting care based on evaluations.
- Administered medications and completed treatments for 40 patients.
- Transcribed doctors orders accurately.
- Maintained accurate patient documentation, ensuring timely reporting of changes in status.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to address concerns effectively.
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
Strong Hospital - Olsan Medical Group
Rochester, NY
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Conducted initial patient evaluations rooming on average 25 patients per day, obtaining vital signs and medical histories to inform healthcare providers decision-making processes.
- Performed CLIA testing as ordered by provider.
- Administered immunizations and in clinic diagnostic tests as ordered by provider.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Improved the efficiency of clinic operations through diligent record-keeping and documentation of patient information.
- Optimized clinic workflow by triaging incoming phone calls related to appointment scheduling, prescription renewals, test results inquiries among others.
- Assisted healthcare providers in conducting examinations and administering treatments for optimal patient outcomes.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations in all aspects of documentation and communication.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Catholic Health Care - St. Vincent Health Center
Buffalo, NY
08.2012 - 11.2015
- Completed initial patient assessments, documenting vital signs and medical histories accurately for 25 - 30 patients per day.
- Administered ordered medications and injections accurately and safely, monitoring for any adverse reactions or side effects.
- Managed phone triage line prioritizing calls as appropriate.
- Monitored PT/INR for patients on anticoagulation therapy.
- Completed CLIA testing as ordered,
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines and completing insurance forms.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Participated actively in staff meetings contributing valuable insights towards improving clinic processes, patient care and staff collaboration.
- Facilitated patients in navigating the healthcare system by providing information about available resources and support services such as financial assistance programs, counseling services or support groups.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Catholic Health - St. Francis Skilled Nursing Facility
Buffalo, NY
04.2009 - 09.2011
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to on call provider promptly.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Supervised 6 certified nursing assistants per shift ensuring compliance with care plans and infection control protocols
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted patients with ADLs.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Erie 1 Boces
Buffalo04-2009
Associate of Arts - English
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York (City), NY05-1997
Skills
- Wound evaluation
- Clinical judgment
- Data collection
- Wound dressing
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- EMR updating
- Ostomy care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
BLS June 2027
Timeline
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Cabarrus Health and Rehabilitation Center
02.2025 - Current
Hospice Intake Nurse
Novant Health, Inc
06.2023 - Current
Hospice Crisis Care Nurse
Tidewell Hospice And Palliative Care
05.2021 - 06.2023
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
11.2020 - 05.2021
Care Coordinator LPN
Rochester Regional Health System
05.2017 - 09.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Kirkhaven Nursing Home
10.2016 - 05.2017
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
Strong Hospital - Olsan Medical Group
11.2015 - 10.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Catholic Health Care - St. Vincent Health Center
08.2012 - 11.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Catholic Health - St. Francis Skilled Nursing Facility
04.2009 - 09.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Erie 1 Boces
Associate of Arts - English
Borough of Manhattan Community College