Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
Interests
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Alex Holcer RN, BSN, CCRN

Meadville,MO

Summary

Dynamic Rapid Response Nurse at Mosaic Life Care with expertise in emergency response and critical thinking. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in advanced cardiovascular life support, fostering team collaboration, and training staff to uphold high standards of care in diverse healthcare settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rapid Response Nurse

Mosaic Life Care
05.2023 - Current
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Rapid patient assessment and triage.
  • Perform ultrasound guided peripheral IV and midline insertions.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities and mock events to enhance competence.

Charge Nurse-Intensive Care Unit

Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Supervised daily staffing and acuity of patients.
  • Coordinated nursing care on 24 bed unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation events.
  • Assisted in various bedside procedures such as central line placement, intubation, arterial line placement, bronchoscopy, chest tubes, external ventricular drain placement.

Registered Nurse-Intensive Care Unit

Mosaic Life Care
01.2021 - Current
  • Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
  • Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
  • Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
  • Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
  • Trained and precepted new employees on protocols and best practices.

Registered Nurse-Cardiovascular Thoracic Stepdown

Mosaic Life Care
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
05-2021

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO
05-2019

Certificate of Practical Nursing - Nursing

North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO
07-2018

Skills

  • Emergency response
  • Critical thinking
  • Airway management
  • Effective communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality improvement
  • Written communication
  • Patient condition monitoring
  • Training staff
  • Infection control
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Compassionate care
  • Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization

Accomplishments

  • Research - Completed evidence based practice study focusing on communication and psychological safety during medical emergency teams
  • Collaborated with Intensive Care Unit Educators in the development of ICU Critical Care Class
  • Collaborated with a team of nurses, cardiothoracic surgeons and respiratory therapists in the development of our Emergency Resternotomy process

Certification

  • Critical Care Registered Nurse
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor
  • Cardiac Surgical Unit Advanced Life Support Instructor
  • Basic Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale


Affiliations

  • Midland Empire Chapter of American Association of Critical Care Nurses: President
  • Intensive Care Unit Professional Nurse Council: Chair
  • Mosaic Life Care Professional Nurse Council St. Joseph: Co-Chair
  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses
  • Missouri Organization of Nurse Leaders
  • American Nurses Association
  • Society of Critical Care Medicine

Interests

  • 2024 Nurse Excellence Award Winner-Nurse Educator of the Year
  • Daisy Award Recipient- April 2024
  • The Compassion Point Award Recipient- December 2022
  • Daisy Award Recipient- January 2021


Timeline

Rapid Response Nurse

Mosaic Life Care
05.2023 - Current

Charge Nurse-Intensive Care Unit

Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Medical Center
05.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse-Intensive Care Unit

Mosaic Life Care
01.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse-Cardiovascular Thoracic Stepdown

Mosaic Life Care
05.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northwest Missouri State University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

North Central Missouri College

Certificate of Practical Nursing - Nursing

North Central Missouri College

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