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
Monroe, Ohio
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, KY12-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky08-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Sinclair College
Dayton, Ohio05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio01.2011
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