Alexandra Sixma
108 Clocktower Dr 272,FL
Summary
Dynamic Surgical ICU Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Lakeland Regional Health, skilled in hemodynamic monitoring and compassionate care. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and individualized care plans. Adept at mentoring staff and implementing best practices to ensure safety and quality in high-acuity settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses in high-acuity settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients to identify changes in condition or needs.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery strategies for enhanced outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on ICU protocols, promoting adherence to best practices and safety standards.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from the ICU to lower acuity units by ensuring effective communication among healthcare providers during handoffs.
ICU Float Pool RN
Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland, FL
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Implemented infection control procedures to enhance patient safety standards.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with healthcare protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs to ensure accurate health assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop patient care plans.
Hospice Nurse
Empath Health
St. Petersburg, FL
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Administered medications and treatments according to patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions and adjusted care plans as necessary.
- Educated patients and families on hospice services and end-of-life care options.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records for compliance.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in hospice care delivery.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Oncology Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland, FL
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Administered chemo and other medications safely and effectively to oncology patients.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, side effects, and self-care strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety in clinical settings.
- Coordinated complex care plans, working closely with case managers, social workers, and financial counselors to optimize patient outcomes.
Psychiatric Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland, FL
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for patient safety and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Documented patient progress and responses to interventions in electronic medical records.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, de-escalating situations effectively to ensure safety.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, policies, and best practices in psychiatric care.
- Evaluated patient behavior to adjust care strategies and improve therapeutic outcomes.
- Led group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for peer interaction and healing.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FLBachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FLSkills
Hemodynamic monitoring
Central line management
Chest tube management
Pre-operative preparation
Intravenous therapy
Parenteral nutrition
Telemetry monitoring
Continuous renal replacement therapy
Post operative care
Pressure ulcer prevention
Tracheostomy care
Enteral feeding
Blood transfusion
Swan-ganz catheterization
Arterial line management
Advanced cardiac life support
Compassionate care
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary
Accomplishments
Two time Daisy Award Winner
Won two study abroad scholarships. One to Belize and another to Ecuador.
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NIH
Timeline
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
01.2024 - Current
ICU Float Pool RN
Lakeland Regional Health
04.2022 - 01.2024
Hospice Nurse
Empath Health
04.2022 - 04.2023
Oncology Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
09.2019 - 04.2022
Psychiatric Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
08.2018 - 09.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hillsborough Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College