Alexandra Martin
West Chester,PA
Summary
Dynamic Neurohospitalist APP with extensive neurology experience excelling in stroke management and neurological assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective collaboration and education. Committed to quality improvement initiatives, fostering informed health decisions and empowering patients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Neurohospitalist APP
Main Line Health, Bryn Mawr Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with attending physician to deliver neurological consultations and follow-ups for hospitalized patients, enhancing continuity of care.
- Obtain HPIs, perform detailed neurological examinations, offer assessments and recommendations.
- Respond to Stroke Alerts, work directly with the Stroke Coordinator.
- Communicate with primary medical team to ensure comprehensive patient care with hospitalists and other specialties.
- Educate patients and families on neurological diseases, preventative strategies, and lifestyle management to empower informed health decisions.
- Developed telemedicine stroke clinic, improving access to care and facilitating smoother transitions for patients post-TIA/stroke.
Neurology APP Fellow
Dartmouth Health
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Completed a fellowship program for advanced practice providers in neurology. Program consists of clinical work, didactic teaching, mentorship, journal club presentations and quality improvement research
- Rotations include outpatient and hospital-based training in general neurology and various subspecialties including stroke, epilepsy, neurocritical care, cognitive clinic, movement, headache & neuromuscular
- Performed lumbar punctures, Botox injections, occipital nerve blocks, and trigger point injections during clinical rotations.
- Created onboarding models to support transition of advanced practice providers into neurology, fostering future development in the field.
- Designed onboarding strategies to streamline integration of new advanced practice providers, enhancing their readiness for clinical practice.
Nurse Practitioner
Lower Merion Neurology
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Covered inpatient neurology consult service two days per week at Paoli Hospital with attending physician
- Obtained medical histories, performed examinations, assessed and diagnosed patients with neurological diseases.
- Ordered diagnostic tests, formulated and managed treatment plans and directed follow-up care.
- Provided care and treatment for patients with conditions including post stroke rehab, migraines, seizures, peripheral neuropathy, cognitive impairment, multiple sclerosis, vertigo and radiculopathies.
- Performed Botox injections for management of chronic migraines.
- Oversaw infusion suite which offers infusion therapy treatment of CRPS, MS and migraine headaches.
Critical Care Pool, RN
Jefferson Health
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Delivered patient care to diverse populations across 30+ units at TJUH, including ICU, intermediate, and med surg units, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
- Coordinated COVID-19 testing site operations, overseeing workflow, managing patient scheduling, and reporting testing volume and inventory to VP of Emergency Services.
Neuro ICU and Intermediate ICU, RN
Jefferson Health
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Provided individualized nursing care for patients suffering with neurovascular diseases such as strokes, brain tumors, brain aneurysms, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians and critical care Neuro ICU team to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on illness management, covering post-treatment care, nutrition, medication administration, and rehabilitation strategies.
- Served as Charge Nurse in Intermediate ICU, delegating nursing assignments, overseeing admissions and discharges, and ensuring adequate nurse-to-patient staffing ratios.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA03-2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05-2012
Skills
- Stroke management
- Neurological assessments
- Lumbar Puncture
- Chronic migraine injections
- Care coordination
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- EMR systems (EPIC)
- Patient education
- Bedside Manner
Certification
- Pennsylvania CRNP License #SP023139 – Expires April 2028,
AANP Certification Board, FNP #F12200516 Expires December 2030
Pennsylvania RN License #669527 – Expires April 2028
American Heart Association, ACLS – Expires January 2028
American Heart Association CPR, BLS – Expires January 2028
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners, NP Member
- American Academy of Neurology, AAN Member
Timeline
Neurohospitalist APP
Main Line Health, Bryn Mawr Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Neurology APP Fellow
Dartmouth Health
07.2023 - 04.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Lower Merion Neurology
07.2021 - 06.2023
Critical Care Pool, RN
Jefferson Health
01.2020 - 06.2021
Neuro ICU and Intermediate ICU, RN
Jefferson Health
06.2015 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
La Salle University