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Alexandria Ballard-Sims, DNP, RN

Southfield ,MI

Summary

Hardworking Nurse Practitioner who assesses, plans, develops, implements and evaluates nursing programs, departments and clinical areas. Enthusiastic and driven with desire to provide high level of compassion in patient care to improve overall outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Acute Dialysis Nurse

Henry Ford Hosptial- Detroit Campus
06.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
  • Oversaw administration of hemodialysis in addition to hypertensive medications.
  • Utilized EPIC automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.

Clinical Instructor

Wayne State University
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
  • Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
  • Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
  • Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for nursing programs.
  • Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Henry Ford Hospital
10.2017 - 06.2022
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Michigan Medicine University Of Michigan
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on transplant care post surgery patient care instructions.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - - Adult/Gerontology-Primary Care

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oakland University
Rochester, MI
08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2009

Community Involvement

 City of Detroit 

  • April 2020- August 2020- COVID-19 Test Volunteer- 45 hours

Gift of Life of Michigan- Minority Organ and Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP)

  • September 2020- April 2022- Transplant Symposium Planning Committee Member - 150 hours

National Kidney Foundation of Michigan

  • “Don't lose your Shot!” Flu and COVID virtual educator - 10 hours

Your Good Village Collective 

  • Community Health Internship- 50 hours

Wayne State University 

  • August 2021- May 2023- Graduate Ambassador - 50 hours





Research/ Presentations

 July 2023- Community Health COVID-19 Survey  

May 2023 – Black Nurse History Presentation - Minority Organ Tissue and Transplantation Education Program 

March 2023- Kidney Sunday Health Fair  Presenter and Event Planner 

December 2022- Doctor of Nursing Practice Project- Improving Chronic Kidney Disease Screening among Older Adults: A Quality Improvement Project 

March 2022- Heart your Kidneys Health Webinar Presentation  

May 2021- The History of The Black Nurse- Minority Organ Tissue and Transplantation Education Program Nurses Week Presenter 

September 2021- National Kidney Foundation Virtual Event– “Don't lose your Shot!” Flu and COVID virtual education seminar – presenter  

November 2021- Wayne State University- College of Education- MAE 1000: Detroit by the Numbers- Guest Speaker- COVID –19 Vaccination Data in Detroit  

License/Certifications

Nurse License Number 

State of Michigan- Board of Nursing

License Number: 4704325071

Expiration Date: 10/31/2025


Professional Organizations

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

American Nephrology Nurse Association

Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority

Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners 

National Kidney Foundation 

Sigma Theta Tau International Sorority 


Relevant Clinical Experience

Total Clinical Hours - 628 hours 

Fall 2022 - 215 hours

  • Taylor Street Adult Primary Care Clinic- Detroit, MI
  • Restoration Health Clinic- Adult Primary Care - Detroit, MI

Winter 2023 - 205 hours 

  • Wayne State University Campus Health Center - Detroit, MI
  • Henry Ford Medical Group- Nephrology Clinic- Detroit, MI

Summer 2023- 208 hours 

  • Omni Medical Internal Medicine Clinic- Southfield, MI
  • Henry Ford Medical Group- Nephrology Clinic- Detroit, MI

Timeline

Clinical Instructor

Wayne State University
08.2022 - 12.2022

Acute Dialysis Nurse

Henry Ford Hosptial- Detroit Campus
06.2022 - Current

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Henry Ford Hospital
10.2017 - 06.2022

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Michigan Medicine University Of Michigan
10.2016 - 10.2017

Doctor of Nursing Practice - - Adult/Gerontology-Primary Care

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oakland University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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