Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Christy Alexander

Lebanon,OH

Summary

Compassionate and results-driven ICU/PCU Registered Nurse with expertise in critical care, ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and rapid response interventions. Adept at multidisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, and using evidence-based practices to optimize clinical outcomes. Proven ability to manage high-acuity patient loads while delivering patient-centered care and improving compliance with quality initiatives. Passionate about educating patients and families, fostering trust, and driving excellence in nursing practice.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acute Care Staff RN

TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
05.2024 - Current
  • Completed the Vizient/AACN Professional Nurse Residency program.
  • Delivered specialized care to a caseload of critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices.
  • Performed continuous hemodynamic monitoring and implemented rapid interventions.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Partnered with physicians, respiratory therapists, and specialists to enhance interdisciplinary coordination, achieving an improved patient satisfaction rate.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.

State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) / Student Nurse

TriHealth, Hospice of Cincinnati
07.2022 - 05.2024
  • Supported patients and families during end-of-life care, providing emotional and clinical guidance.
  • Worked across diverse care settings, including inpatient units and home care, ensuring seamless transitions.
  • Collaborated with nursing teams to achieve a 90% adherence rate to hospice care plans.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient interactions and progress towards care plan goals, facilitating smooth handovers to other healthcare professionals.

Process Assistant (Tier III Shift Supervisor)

Amazon, CMH3 Fulfillment Center
11.2019 - 08.2022
  • Directed and coached fulfillment teams, optimizing productivity and increasing operational efficiency by 20%.
  • Implemented and enforced OSHA-compliant safety measures, reducing workplace incidents by 30% and improving compliance rates.
  • Fostered a collaborative environment, ensuring alignment with company performance goals.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper process execution techniques, helping them develop valuable skills that translated into career growth opportunities.
  • Assisted supervisors in workforce planning and resource allocation to ensure optimal staffing levels during peak periods.

Department Manager (Deli/Bakery/Starbucks)

The Kroger Co.
09.2007 - 11.2019
  • Led operations for multiple departments, achieving a 15% increase in sales through strategic initiatives.
  • Maintained exemplary food safety standards, passing all audits with a 100% compliance rate.
  • Trained and mentored team members, reducing turnover rates by 25%.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY
12-2027

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky
08-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Sinclair College
Dayton, Ohio
05-2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio
01.2011

Skills

  • Critical Care Nursing (ICU/PCU)
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring & Shock Management
  • Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, HIPAA, Joint Commission)
  • Mentorship & Preceptorship
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Care plan development
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care coordination
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Critical thinking
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)

Affiliations

  • American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Member since Dec 2024

Certification

  • Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) – Adult | AACN (Expected June 2025) IN PROGRESS
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Certification | AACN Mar 2025
  • COVID-19 Pulmonary and Ventilator Care Certification | AACN Feb 2025
  • Sepsis Care Certification | AACN Jan 2025
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider | American Heart Association Dec 2024 (Exp. Dec 2026)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association Aug 2023 (Exp. Aug 2027)
  • Licensed Registered Nurse | Multi-State Compact License | Ohio Board of Nursing May 2024 (Exp. Oct 2027)

Timeline

Acute Care Staff RN

TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
05.2024 - Current

State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) / Student Nurse

TriHealth, Hospice of Cincinnati
07.2022 - 05.2024

Process Assistant (Tier III Shift Supervisor)

Amazon, CMH3 Fulfillment Center
11.2019 - 08.2022

Department Manager (Deli/Bakery/Starbucks)

The Kroger Co.
09.2007 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Wright State University

Master of Science - Nursing

Northern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northern Kentucky University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Sinclair College