Lexi Grabe
Columbia,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Investigated and resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed nurses and nursing activities by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Registered Nurse
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Student Nurse Technician
Barnes Jewish Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MOBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO12.2020
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Student Precepting
- Wound Management
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Acute and Chronic Pain management
- Active Learning
- Nursing Team Oversight
- Conflict Management
- Staff Assignments
Timeline
Nurse Manager
SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
12.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2022
Student Nurse Technician
Barnes Jewish Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - St Louis
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