Alexandra Zent
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in Level III-IV NICUs, providing expert care to critically ill and premature infants. Skilled in advanced neonatal procedures, interdisciplinary collaboration, and family-centered care. Committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal nurse practitioner
UFJP
05.2022 - Current
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to evidence-based practice updates.
- Educate and support families through complex care journeys with compassionate communication.
- Collaborate with neonatologists and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Perform procedures including intubation, central line placement, and lumbar punctures.
- Provide advanced neonatal care in a Level IV NICU setting, managing acute and chronic conditions in critically ill newborns.
- Led efforts to cultivate a positive work culture by organizing informal team building events and contributing to improved unit morale and retention.
Travel NICU RN
Cross country healthcare; Tampa General
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Delivered high-quality care to neonates with complex medical conditions, including prematurity, congenital disorders, and critical illnesses, ensuring tailored interventions aligned with the latest NICU standards in an 82-bed Level III NICU.
- Effectively transitioned between facilities with varying protocols, EMRs and interdisciplinary teams while consistently delivering safe and family centered care for medically complex infants.
NICU RN
Winnie Palmer hospital for women and children
09.2017 - 01.2022
- Manage infants in all phases of the critical care cycle in a 112-bed Level IV NICU.
- Attend high risk deliveries to provide resuscitation when needed, following NRP guidelines.
- Collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team while implementing appropriate protocols, documentation, and care plans.
- Provide support, comfort, and education to families, building trusting relationships by fostering therapeutic communication.
- Preceptor for educating newly hired nurses.
NICU RN
Halifax Health Hospital
07.2015 - 04.2018
- Assessed and monitored patients in a 14 bed Level III NICU.
- Cross trained and floated to Pediatrics and Mother baby units.
- Member of the NAS task force and Unit Practice Council.
- Performed neonatal resuscitation in emergent deliveries following NRP guidelines.
Education
Master of Science - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL01.2015
Certification
- APRN | Registered Nurse Florida
- NCC- Neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP-BC)
- RN | Registered Nurse Florida
- NRP| Advanced provider
- Stable certification
Timeline
Neonatal nurse practitioner
UFJP
05.2022 - Current
Travel NICU RN
Cross country healthcare; Tampa General
01.2022 - 05.2022
NICU RN
Winnie Palmer hospital for women and children
09.2017 - 01.2022
NICU RN
Halifax Health Hospital
07.2015 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Master of Science - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
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