Alexander Vakhler
Summary
Compassionate Critical Care Registered Nurse with five years of experience in evidence- based care for critically ill adults across diverse ICU settings. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and enhancing recovery through timely interventions and collaborative practices. Focused on enhancing clinical practice through continued education as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Team
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Deliver critical care across six specialty ICUs, including Surgical, Transplant, Medical, Neuro, Cardiothoracic, and Cardiac ICUs, providing safe, evidence-based care for diverse, high-acuity patient populations.
- Manage complex therapies including mechanical ventilation, CRRT, pulmonary artery catheters, temporary pacing, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive infusions, and postoperative cardiac and transplant recovery.
- Acted as clinical resource in high-acuity situations, identifying patient deterioration and initiating timely interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
- Integrated into unfamiliar unit workflows, ensuring continuity of care and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Led operations as Charge Nurse for a 14-bed Surgical ICU during nursing strike, managing staffing, patient assignments, and unit functions.
Travel Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed mechanically ventilated patients with advanced hemodynamic monitoring and precise titration of vasoactive, sedative, analgesic, and neuromuscular blocking infusions to stabilize critical conditions.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to detect complications early and enhance recovery after major surgeries.
- Provided postoperative critical care for complex surgical patients
Travel Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed external ventricular drains (EVDs), post-thrombectomy patients, TNK administration, and continuous neurological monitoring.
- Conducted frequent neurological assessments to identify subtle clinical changes, facilitating timely interventions for improved patient outcomes.
- Delivered specialized care for patients with acute ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, and postoperative neurosurgical conditions.
Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Team
NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Established expertise in medical, surgical, and neuro critical care by floating across multiple ICUs, enhancing adaptability in high-pressure environments.
- Provided postoperative critical care for complex surgical, Neurosurgical and trauma patients at a Level I Trauma and Stroke Certified Neuro Center
- Developed expertise in advanced ICU therapies, including CRRT, SLED, Tablo dialysis, intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), and external ventricular drains (EVDs).
- Executed ACLS interventions for deteriorating patients and actively collaborated with multidisciplinary teams during critical events to improve patient outcomes.
- Mentored new staff, fostering a collaborative and patient-centered critical care environment that supported team development and enhanced patient care.
Travel Registered Nurse - ICU Float Pool
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
New York, NY
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation, vasoactive medications, invasive monitoring, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Demonstrated flexibility and clinical judgment while meeting staffing needs across multiple high-acuity units.
- Adapted to six specialty ICUs, delivering safe, high-quality care with minimal orientation time.
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Rite Aide Pharmacy
New York, New York
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Administered COVID-19 vaccinations to patients efficiently and safely.
- Educated patients on vaccine benefits and potential side effects.
- Managed inventory of vaccines and medical supplies effectively.
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
New York, New York
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Supported pharmacists in medication preparation and prescription verification, ensuring patient safety.
- Processed diverse prescription orders with accuracy and efficiency, meeting customer needs.
- Addressed customer prescription inquiries and provided medication information, enhancing customer service.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY08-2020
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation management
- CRRT administration
- Hemodynamic monitoring techniques
- Use of pulmonary artery catheters
- Arterial and central line placement
- External ventricular drain management
- IABP operation
- Chest tube insertion and management techniques
- Epicardial pacing methods
- Vasoactive and sedation infusions
- Postoperative cardiac care
- Postoperative transplant management
- Epic EMR proficiency
Certification
- Registered Nurse - State of New Jersey - 26NR24638300
- Registered Nurse - State of New York - 810193
- ACLS - AHA
- BLS - AHA
- PALS - AHA
- TNCC - ENA
- NIHSS - Apex Innovations
Accomplishments
- CAUTI Champion - Mount Sinai Hospital
- Nurse Preceptor - Mount Sinai Hospital
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Team
Mount Sinai Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU
Montefiore Medical Center
10.2023 - 06.2024
Travel Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse - ICU Float Pool
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Team
NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn
04.2021 - 09.2023
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Rite Aide Pharmacy
01.2021 - 08.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
01.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University