ALEXIS SYKES
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated and patient-centered nursing professional with 10 years of experience in delivering excellent service to patients and staff through leadership, communication, and collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit Nurse
HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital
10.2025 - Current
- Cared for 2-3 critically ill patients per shift, delivering compassionate support to patients and families during end-of-life care
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2025
- Executed staff nurse duties, including physical assessments, medication administration, patient education, and charting, ensuring comprehensive care delivery.
- Facilitated patient and family comfort by providing nursing care during challenging situations, supporting recovery and enhancing compliance through quality, compassionate medical treatment.
- Coordinated patient care activities to ensure compliance with clinical protocols and standards.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans based on patient assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
Charge Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Supervised and monitored eight nursing staff during admissions and discharges, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and protocols
- Trained and developed four experienced and new-graduate nurses on organizational policies and procedures over a 12-week period
Registered Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville
09.2018 - 03.2023
- Contributed to the hospital's Journal Club by discussing various health topics to enhance employment involvement.
- Co-chaired the unit council for 1 year; gathered feedback from nursing staff, provided recommendations, and assisted in implementing improvements within the unit.
- Delivered patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and execute individualized patient care plans.
- Mentored junior nurses on evidence-based practices and clinical procedures for enhanced patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to optimize treatment for 36-bed medical-surgical unit, including mental health and dementia patients
- Delegated tasks effectively to patient care technicians and auxiliary staff to enhance patient care delivery.
Unit Secretary
Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Processed physician orders and communicated critical information among nurses, physicians, and auxiliary departments to ensure coordinated patient care
- Updated forms and responded to phone calls and patients' call lights to maintain effective communication in a 36-bed unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida05-2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
Florida State College of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences Pre-Clinical
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida12-2014
Skills
- Meditech and EPIC EHR
- Patient-centered care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Clinical communication
- Care coordination
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Timeline
Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit Nurse
HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2025
Charge Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville
03.2020 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville
09.2018 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
07.2016 - 12.2018
Unit Secretary
Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
06.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences Pre-Clinical
University of Central Florida
Associate Degree - Nursing
Florida State College of Jacksonville
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida