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Bruce Alexander, RN, BSN

Orange,TX

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
06.2001 - Current
  • Charge, circulating, scrub nurse in a 15 bed operating room
  • Circulates all surgical cases including pediatrics, neurosurgery, general, orthopedics, cardiovascular, podiatry, ENT, plastics, urology, gynecology, and ocular cases
  • Aids anesthesia with medication and induction of patients
  • Assists surgeon during procedures and maintains patient safety with sterile and aseptic technique
  • Adapts quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure
  • Trains new nurses and student nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
  • Continually updates knowledge on best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities

Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
10.1999 - 06.2021
  • Staff RN in a 16 bed medical intensive care unit including four trauma beds
  • Total care of adult patients ranging from medical management to surgical care
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to create individualized care plans that addressed each patient's unique needs and challenges

Orthopedic Technician

CHRISTUS Spohn Memorial Hospital
07.1997 - 07.1999
  • Assisted three orthopedic surgeons in the clinic, ER, ICU, and floor setting

Navy Corpsman

Naval Hospital
12.1994 - 08.1997
  • Assisted two orthopedic surgeons in the ER, operating room, and clinic

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Associate of Arts -

College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX

Corpsman -

U.S. Navy Hospital Corps Basic School
San Diego

Certification

  • Texas Registered Nurse License (1999-current)
  • Certified Basic Life Support (Current)

Affiliations

  • American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

Timeline

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
06.2001 - Current

Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
10.1999 - 06.2021

Orthopedic Technician

CHRISTUS Spohn Memorial Hospital
07.1997 - 07.1999

Navy Corpsman

Naval Hospital
12.1994 - 08.1997

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Associate of Arts -

College of The Mainland

Corpsman -

U.S. Navy Hospital Corps Basic School

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