BRYN ALEXANDER
Fishers,IN
Summary
BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with 11+ years of acute care experience across medical-surgical, progressive, telemetry, and multi-unit float/resource nursing within a major Indianapolis health system. Active Indiana RN license; BLS and NIHSS certified; proficient in Sunrise Clinical Manager EMR. Strong IV and infusion therapy background, including peripheral IV insertion, central line/ PICC / port care, IV medication administration, and blood product administration. Recognized for rapid clinical adaptability across diverse units, sound independent clinical judgment, and precepting students, newly hired, and travel RNs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Pool / Resource Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent
Indianapolis, IN
04.2017 - Current
- Float across multiple acute care units — medical-surgical, progressive, telemetry, and other inpatient areas — within the Ascension St. Vincent system
- Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, develop and update individualized nursing care plans, and carry out physician orders with a high degree of independent clinical judgment across varied patient populations.
- Deliver IV and infusion therapy: peripheral IV insertion, central line / PICC / port care, IV medication administration, and blood product administration and monitoring.
- Perform Foley catheter insertion and care, wound assessment and dressing changes, and close post-surgical monitoring.
- Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, medication regimens, and discharge instructions; coordinate care transitions with the interdisciplinary team.
- Precept and orient newly hired RNs and travel nurses to unit-specific protocols, Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) EMR documentation standards, and medication-administration procedures.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in SCM EMR in compliance with regulatory and patient-safety standards.
Staff Registered Nurse — Medical-Surgical
St. Mary’s Hospital
Evansville, IN
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Delivered direct nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients, managing assignments of 5– 6 patients per shift with a focus on safety and quality outcomes.
- Performed IV access and therapy, blood administration, pain management, wound care, Foley catheter care, NG tube management, and ongoing vital-sign monitoring.
- Collaborated with physicians, case managers, social workers, and therapists to coordinate discharge planning and safe care transitions.
Patient Care Technician & Student Nurse Intern — Medical-Surgical
Good Samaritan Hospital
Vincennes, IN
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided hands-on patient care in a medical-surgical setting, building core clinical competencies under direct RN supervision.
- Assisted with patient intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, EKG monitoring, and personal care for adult patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Vincennes University
01-2017
Associate of Science in Nursing - ASN
Vincennes University
01-2015
Skills
- Float Pool / Resource RN (multi-unit)
- Medical-Surgical, Progressive, & Telemetry Nursing
- IV Therapy & Infusion
- Peripheral IV Insertion
- Central Line / PICC / Port Care
- Blood Product Administration
- Medication Administration (all routes)
- Wound Assessment & Dressing Changes
- Foley Catheter Insertion & Care
- Post-Surgical Monitoring
- Comprehensive Patient Assessment
- Individualized Care Planning
- Discharge Planning & Care Coordination
- Patient & Family Education
- Sunrise Clinical Manager EMR Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- RN Precepting & Staff Orientation
Certification
- Registered Nurse — State of Indiana | License #28223939A | Status: Active | Exp. 10/31/2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS / CPR) — American Heart Association | Exp. 11/2027
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
Timeline
Float Pool / Resource Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent
04.2017 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse — Medical-Surgical
St. Mary’s Hospital
05.2015 - 04.2017
Patient Care Technician & Student Nurse Intern — Medical-Surgical
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
Associate of Science in Nursing - ASN
Vincennes University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Vincennes University