Alexandria Jackson, BSN, RN
Kannapolis,NC
Summary
Dedicated and patient-centered RN with diverse clinical experience spanning nearly 7 years across med/surg, cardiac, oncology, dialysis, step-down, and critical care settings. Passionate about delivering high-quality, safe care and advocating for patients. Skilled in assessing patient needs and effectively communicating with interdisciplinary team members for coordinated care and optimal outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis
Charlotte, NC
09.2022 - Current
- Safely provides direct patient care for up to 18 ESRD patients, conducting assessments, monitoring treatments, and administering medications during dialysis.
- Reduced missed treatments by over 20% in one year through rapport building, patient education, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Manages AV fistulas, grafts, and CVCs to ensure treatment safety and effectiveness while closely monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Strictly adheres to infection control protocols, safely operates dialysis machines, and monitors dialysate baths.
Surgical Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Applied advanced clinical knowledge to assess, monitor, and manage complex medical and surgical diagnoses for 2 critically ill patients.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, applying critical thinking skills and expertise to provide optimal care and life-saving interventions.
- Assisted surgeons in performing bedside procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Provided emotional support to numerous patients and families during crises or stress, representing a diverse range of individuals.
Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed 4 high-acuity patients, promptly addressing condition changes, and facilitating transitions to higher levels of care.
- Ensured strict safety measures, verified medication dosages, and accurately managed IV drips, including vasoactive drips.
- Evaluated nursing interventions by monitoring patient responses and reporting findings to the interdisciplinary team.
- Instructed new staff and nursing students on unit-specific policies, procedures, and patient care standards.
Hematology/Oncology Registered Nurse
Tampa General
Tampa, FL
12.2017 - 09.2019
- Performed thorough patient assessments, monitored status, and promptly reported observations to supervising physicians for up to 5 patients concurrently.
- Safely administered chemotherapy and blood products to 300+ patients, monitoring for adverse reactions and managing side effects.
- Provided compassionate education and counseling to patients and families on disease processes, medication management, pain control, symptom management, and nutrition therapy for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Assisted in pre-op and post-op care of surgical oncology patients, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.
Neuroscience Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
AKRON, OHIO
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Assessed up to 6 post-stroke, post-spinal surgery, and altered mental status patients to monitor progress and determine appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients, families, and healthcare staff regarding diagnosis, treatments, medications, lifestyle modifications.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while collaborating with patients and families during difficult times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2016
Skills
- Critical care expertise
- Ventilator monitoring/management
- Pre/post-op care
- Vasoactive drip management
- Continuous IV sedation/analgesia management
- AV Fistula and Graft Management
- Emergency interventions
- Pain management
- Blood transfusion administration
- Ethical and evidence-based practice
- Patient/family education and advocacy
- Infectious disease control
- Nursing staff leadership
- NIHSS certified
- BLS/ACLS certified
- ONS/ONCC Immunotherapy certified (2018-2022)
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis
09.2022 - Current
Surgical Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
02.2021 - 08.2022
Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
09.2019 - 02.2021
Hematology/Oncology Registered Nurse
Tampa General
12.2017 - 09.2019
Neuroscience Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
09.2016 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University