Alexandra Rivers
Severn,MD
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Laurel Medical Center, excelling in patient flow management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to enhance patient admissions and discharges while implementing safety protocols. Strong leadership and effective communication skills drive successful team outcomes in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and optimizing service delivery. Highly experienced nursing professional with exceptional leadership skills, clinical knowledge and sound judgment developed over extensive career. Skillfully staff teams, organize charts, and oversee day-to-day care by leveraging strong decision-making and multitasking abilities. History of building team cohesion and long-term success to maximize quality and cost-effectiveness of care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
System Patient Flow Coordinator
Laurel Medical Center
Laurel, Maryland
2023 - Current
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges to optimize hospital workflow.
- Communicated with medical staff to ensure accurate patient information transfer.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain up-to-date patient data.
- Supported interdisciplinary teams in addressing patient flow challenges.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, therapists and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Assessed patient's condition upon admission to determine appropriate level of care and assign bed assignments accordingly.
- Identified areas where additional resources were needed in order to improve patient flow processes.
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Laurel Regional Hospital
Laurel, Maryland
06.2015 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to policies.
- Coordinated shift schedules for nursing personnel to optimize coverage and efficiency.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for compliance and accuracy.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to address patient needs and improve service delivery.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for patients and staff.
- Provided guidance and support to nurses during challenging situations or emergency scenarios.
- Worked collaboratively with nursing and ancillary staff to solve problems fairly.
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
White Oak Medical Center
Silver Spring, Maryland
08.2014 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to policies.
- Coordinated shift schedules for nursing personnel to optimize coverage and efficiency.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for compliance and accuracy.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to address patient needs and improve service delivery.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for patients and staff.
- Provided guidance and support to nurses during challenging situations or emergency scenarios.
- Worked collaboratively with nursing and ancillary staff to solve problems fairly.
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Washington Adventist Hospital
Takoma Park, Maryland
10.2012 - 08.2014
- Oversaw daily operations of emergency room staff and patient care activities.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
- Managed triage processes to prioritize critical cases effectively.
- Implemented policies to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on emergency protocols.
- Facilitated communication between medical teams and patients' families.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Contemporary Nursing Solutions
Alexandria, Va
10.1998 - 07.2012
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on severity of illness.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families about treatment plans and recovery processes.
- Responded to emergency situations with swift and effective interventions.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
Assistant Nurse Manager
United States Army Nurse Corps
District of Columbia
08.1996 - 10.1998
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to protocols and standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on procedures and best practices.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery.
Emergency Department Manager
United States Army Nurse Corps
Fort Leavenworth , KS
05.1994 - 08.1996
- Oversaw daily operations in the emergency department to ensure efficient patient care.
- Managed staff scheduling to optimize workforce and reduce service delays.
- Coordinated with medical teams to address patient needs and improve service delivery.
- Implemented protocols for patient triage and intake processes in the emergency setting.
Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical Floor
United States Army Nurse Corps
Fort Benning, Georgia
08.1992 - 05.1994
- Assisted in patient assessments and care planning.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL05-1991
Skills
- Patient admissions
- Electronic health records
- Patient triage
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Safety protocol implementation
- Team leadership
- Treatment planning
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Patient education
- Problem solving
- Patient care
- Patient flow management
Accomplishments
- 1995 Nursing Leader of the Year
- 1997 United States Army Nurse Corp Nurse of the Year
- Present Certifications-ACLS/PALS/BLS
Timeline
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Laurel Regional Hospital
06.2015 - Current
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
White Oak Medical Center
08.2014 - Current
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Washington Adventist Hospital
10.2012 - 08.2014
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Contemporary Nursing Solutions
10.1998 - 07.2012
Assistant Nurse Manager
United States Army Nurse Corps
08.1996 - 10.1998
Emergency Department Manager
United States Army Nurse Corps
05.1994 - 08.1996
Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical Floor
United States Army Nurse Corps
08.1992 - 05.1994
System Patient Flow Coordinator
Laurel Medical Center
2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tuskegee University
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