Alexandra Wells
Elkton,MD
Summary
Nursing leader with a background in clinical operations, patient care, and bedside practice. Coordinates provider schedules, patient flow, staffing support, and EMR documentation standards while delivering pre- and post-procedure care, sedation monitoring, and patient education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Clinical Operations
OmniVascular
Aberdeen, MD
2022.04 - Current
- Coordinated provider schedules and optimized patient flow and clinic coverage for daily operations.
- Managed case schedules and streamlined clinic operations for improved efficiency. at practice locations and hospitals.
- Supported staffing plans, onboarding, and performance for clinical teams.
- Reviewed EMR workflows and established documentation standards to ensure accurate charting.
- Monitored patients during office-based sedation procedure.
- Prepared patients for procedures, including IV access, EKG collection, and medical history review, and supported recovery after procedures.
- Educated patients and families on procedures, medications, and recovery care.
Staff nurse, Interventional Radiology
Christiania Care, Cecil Campus
Elkton, MD
2019.11 - 2024.07
- Provided comprehensive pre- and post-procedure care, including IV access, vital sign monitoring, pain assessments, physical assessments, documentation, and patient education.
- Administered moderate sedation medications and monitored patients during procedures.
- Monitored patient recovery using Aldrete scoring to ensure safe transition from moderate sedation and general anesthesia.
- Conducted pre-procedure patient interviews to gather essential medical histories and address concerns.
Director of Patient Care Services
Union Hospital of Cecil County
Elkton, MD
2019.01 - 2019.11
- Directed patient care operations across acute care units at Cecil County Hospital, including emergency services, behavioral health, and professional practice.
- Managed administrative and strategic operations for 27-bed community-based emergency department and 10-bed behavioral health unit, ensuring alignment with patient care standards.
- Led Patient Experience of Care Steering Committee, Restraint Oversight Committee, RISE Team, and Pain Champions to enhance patient satisfaction and safety initiatives.
Director of Professional Practice
Union Hospital of Cecil County
Elkton, MD
2016.01 - 2019.01
- Co-authored the 2017-2021 patient care services strategic plan.
- Served as director lead for 2 of 5 Patient Care Services FY18 goals, including peer review for direct care nurses and nursing grand rounds.
- Coordinated and facilitated a nurse residency program, resulting in successful graduation of 4 cohorts.
- Co-managed preceptor development program, collaborating with nursing staff and leadership to enhance training effectiveness.
- Completed gap analysis of shared governance structure in 2016 and helped redesign the model for July 2017 launch.
- Coordinated 2018 NDNQI RN survey for Union Hospital, driving 85% participation rate above the national response rate.
- Assisted project lead with the 2017 Pathway Award project using technology to improve handoff.
- Managed financial budget for NSP 1 grant, delivering program outcomes to HSCRC.
- Supported organization through 2016 pathway to excellence re-designation.
Director of Emergency and Observation Services
Union Hospital of Cecil County
Elkton, MD
2014.04 - 2015.12
- Directed hospital operations across Union Hospital of Cecil County departments and services.
- Provided administrative and strategic support for 27-bed community emergency department and 12-bed observation unit, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Led staff coordination and daily workflow alignment for patient care services.
- Supported policy development and ensured procedure compliance while monitoring quality care concerns, fostering staff growth, and managing budget responsibilities.
- Developed departmental policies supporting hospital compliance and clinical standards.
Charge & Staff RN, Clin Coordinator, Manager
Union Hospital of Cecil County
Elkton, MD
2000.01 - 2014.04
- Coordinated staff development and clinical follow-up, implementing evidence-based practices. Collaborated with clinical educator to develop educational plans and onboard new staff. Managed supply inventory and special orders, assisted with staff scheduling.
- Managed overall operations and staff in the Emergency Services department, ensuring effective service delivery and team support.
- Oversaw department operations, facilitating patient flow, mentoring staff, assisting with emergency procedures, and communicating departmental needs to management and other departments.
Staff nurse, Pulmonary Step-Down Unit
Christiania Hospital
Newark, DE
2008.01 - 2009.01
- Provided direct patient care and collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate positive patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Applied nursing expertise and clinical judgment to effectively address needs of patients and families, enhancing overall care experience.
- Cared for diverse medical critical care patients, including those on chronic ventilators and BIPAP, ensuring personalized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Delaware
Newark, DE2000-05
Skills
- Patient care management
- IV proficiency
- Medication management
- Patient education
- Sedation protocol management
- Clinical operations
- Operational workflow optimization
- Workforce management
- Regulatory standards adherence
- Quality assurance
Certification
- State of Maryland RN license, BLS, ACLS
Timeline
Director of Clinical Operations
OmniVascular
2022.04 - Current
Staff nurse, Interventional Radiology
Christiania Care, Cecil Campus
2019.11 - 2024.07
Director of Patient Care Services
Union Hospital of Cecil County
2019.01 - 2019.11
Director of Professional Practice
Union Hospital of Cecil County
2016.01 - 2019.01
Director of Emergency and Observation Services
Union Hospital of Cecil County
2014.04 - 2015.12
Staff nurse, Pulmonary Step-Down Unit
Christiania Hospital
2008.01 - 2009.01
Charge & Staff RN, Clin Coordinator, Manager
Union Hospital of Cecil County
2000.01 - 2014.04
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Delaware