Alexis Samples
Colorado Springs,US
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Registered Nurse with over 10 years of expertise in pediatric pre-operative and anesthesia management, surgical trauma intensive care, medical intensive care, and emergency response. Proficient in acute pediatric assessment, stabilization, and implementing evidence-based interventions for critically ill children, ensuring the highest standards of care. Advanced clinical judgment and strong care coordination skills facilitate effective interdisciplinary collaboration, leading to optimal outcomes in high-acuity settings. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, with aspirations to advance as a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner while fostering improvements in safety, efficiency, and quality of care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgery Pre-Op and Anesthesia Recovery RN
Children's Hospital Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
07.2022 - Current
- Surgery Pre-op and Anesthesia Recovery RN for a 32 bed unit at Children's Hospital Colorado Springs.
Critical Care Staff and Charge Nurse on Medical Intensive Care Unit
United States Army Nurse Corps
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Licensed CCRN working an 18 bed Medical intensive care unit (MICU) as staff RN, charge nurse, continuous renal replacement therapy nurse, preceptor and rapid response nurse responding to calls for urgent change in patients' health status in 250 bed hospital.
- While not working the floor, I participated in teaching new Army Intensive Care Course students about intensive care equipment and nursing skills.
- I also assisted in teaching the yearly skills checkoffs to colleagues and coworkers to include but not limited to: intercranial pressure monitors, arterial line management, train of four management.
- Honorably Discharged
- Honorably Discharged
Critical Care Staff on COVID Intensive Care Unit
United States Army Nurse Corps
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Licensed CCRN working in a 12 bed COVID intensive care unit as staff RN, charge nurse, preceptor, continuous renal replacement therapy nurse.
Critical Care Staff and Charge Nurse on Surgical Neurotrauma Intensive Care Unit
United States Army Nurse Corps
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Licensed CCRN working 8 bed Surgical Neurotrauma intensive care unit as staff RN and charge nurse.
Medical Surgical Staff RN and Charge Nurse
United States Army Nurse Corps
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Working 30-bed medical surgical/chemotherapy/palliative care unit in a 240-bed Medical Center.
- Provided skilled nursing care in chemotherapy infusions, managing side effects, and supporting patients emotionally.
- Trained on end-of-life comfort care working with patients who are near death and providing bereavement support to family after death.
- Care for medical surgical patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Attending Lean Six Sigma training.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Duke University
Durham, NC, US12-2025
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Tampa
Florida, US01.2015
Skills
- Tactical combat casualty care
- Combat trauma management
- Pediatric perioperative nursing
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Critical care certification
- Rapid response expertise
Certification
- CPNP-AC 202617946
- RN License 1680475
- CCRN
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
- Mobilized to support medical mission in Acura, Ghana. Worked in a military trauma ER to provide support to the Ghana Military during a USARAF sponsored medical exercise in Jun 2019.
- Attended training for mass casualties in the US for the defense chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear response force for the United States Army.
- Attended Cultural Understanding and Leadership Program (CULP) in Bangkok, Thailand in the summer of 2011.
Timeline
Surgery Pre-Op and Anesthesia Recovery RN
Children's Hospital Colorado Springs
07.2022 - Current
Critical Care Staff and Charge Nurse on Medical Intensive Care Unit
United States Army Nurse Corps
03.2020 - 12.2021
Critical Care Staff on COVID Intensive Care Unit
United States Army Nurse Corps
03.2020 - 11.2020
Critical Care Staff and Charge Nurse on Surgical Neurotrauma Intensive Care Unit
United States Army Nurse Corps
08.2018 - 03.2020
Medical Surgical Staff RN and Charge Nurse
United States Army Nurse Corps
08.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Tampa
Master of Science in Nursing - Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Duke University