Lexie Locklear
Meridian
Summary
Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience including 1.5 years of travel nursing offering a background with preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Certified in Medical Surgical and Telemetry.
Professional healthcare provider with extensive experience in medical-surgical nursing. Skilled in patient care, medication administration, and post-operative management. Strong focus on teamwork and dependable in adapting to changing needs. Known for clear communication, critical thinking, and compassionate patient interaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Tuscaloosa, AL
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses within diverse healthcare settings.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Provided critical care to patients in emergency situations, stabilizing conditions and facilitating swift recovery.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient conditions and identify urgent needs efficiently.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Rush Medical Center
Meridian, MS
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in compliance with care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and establish appropriate interventions.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS08.2021
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Telemetry monitoring
- Chronic disease management
- Patient assessment
- Cardiac monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassionate and caring
- Patient condition monitoring
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Strong clinical judgment
- Attention to detail
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2024 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Rush Medical Center
02.2022 - 09.2024
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Meridian Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Meridian Community College