Alexander Spademan
ALBUQUERQUE,NM
Summary
Experienced Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in addiction treatment, particularly for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) patients, and extensive expertise in acute inpatient psychiatry. Proficient in coordinating care with clinical and medical staff, providing leadership within healthcare teams, and acting as a preceptor for students and new staff members. Skilled in clinic administration, including operational protocols, staff deployment, and program alignment, ensuring high-quality patient care and clinic efficiency. Committed to continuous improvement, patient safety, and adherence to healthcare regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Addiction Medicine
Courageous Transformations LLC
08.2023 - Current
Provided medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction using methadone, suboxone, and naltrexone.
Charge Nurse, Geropsychiatric Unit
UNMH
10.2015 - Current
Provided a high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in acute geropsychiatric settings, specializing in the assessment, treatment, and support of elderly patients with psychiatric conditions.
Charge Nurse
The Retreat Alzheimer's Specialty Care
04.2015 - 10.2015
Provided nursing care for residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia diseases in secure assisted living facility.
Staff Nurse
Casa Real Health Care Center
10.2014 - 04.2015
Provided nursing care for seniors with Alzheimer's/Dementia and mental diseases in secure wing of
skilled nursing home.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Medical College "Medic"
Lviv, Ukraine06.2007
Skills
- Addiction Treatment Expertise
- Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Experience
- Care Coordination
- Leadership and Mentorship
- Clinical Administration
- Patient-Centered Care
- Electronic Medical Records Proficiency
- Diagnostic and Assessment Skills
Certification
- New Mexico State Registered Nurse License
RN-80571. - New Mexico State Certified Nurse Practitioner License APRN-72806.
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification - FNP-BC (ANCC).
- Gerontological Nursing Certification - GERO-BC (ANCC).
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification - PMH-BC (ANCC).
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider
CPR certificate.
Activities
American-Ukrainian Medical Mission "Children are our Hope", Vinnitsa region, Ukraine, 2005-2007,
Volunteer activities (program for orphanages in Ukraine).
Computer Skills
- Typing: 50 wpm.
- Proficient: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing.
- Ability to work with several operating systems, including Windows, Mac OSX.
Languages
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional
Polish
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Addiction Medicine
Courageous Transformations LLC
08.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse, Geropsychiatric Unit
UNMH
10.2015 - Current
Charge Nurse
The Retreat Alzheimer's Specialty Care
04.2015 - 10.2015
Staff Nurse
Casa Real Health Care Center
10.2014 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Medical College "Medic"