Kellie Alexander

Versatile and compassionate professional with exceptional expertise in instructing and assessing diverse nursing students on intricate healthcare procedures, patient care/satisfaction, and systems. Instrumental in providing interactive training sessions. Patient-oriented Nurse with 29 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Critical Care/ Trauma specialty.

• SouthCoast Health, New Bedford, MA, Critical Care Nurse, 1996-01-01, Present, Played an integral role in assessing the needs and conditions of numerous patients, while planning and implementing individualized care plans. Provided impeccable support to the physicians with various procedures by treating wounds and delivering advanced life support. Monitored and recorded vital signs of patients as well as ensured optimal functionality of all medical equipment. Administered intravenous fluids and medications in a safe and timely manner through different routes. Provided highly specialized care to patients suffering from serious injuries or illnesses within the trauma intensive care unit (ICU). Provide guidance, consultation, and leadership to assigned team of critical care nursing and related support staff. Lead, guide, and mentor employees performing multifaceted tasks. Deliver direct nursing evaluation and other related care as well as consultation to patients as required. Served within a critical care team as charge nurse and preceptor for students along with new nurses. Provided remarkable care to trauma patients and demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the pandemic in ICU with covid patients. Ensured delivery of best care to multiple by acting as a patient advocate. Responded to life-saving emergencies in close collaboration with cross-functional members of the critical care team.
• SouthCoast Health Tobey St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford, MA, Critical Care Nurse, 2016-01-01, Present, Played an integral role in assessing the needs and conditions of numerous patients, while planning and implementing individualized care plans. Provided impeccable support to the physicians with various procedures by treating wounds and delivering advanced life support. Monitored and recorded vital signs of patients as well as ensured optimal functionality of all medical equipment. Administered intravenous fluids and medications in a safe and timely manner through different routes. Provided highly specialized care to patients suffering from serious injuries or illnesses within the trauma intensive care unit (ICU). Provide guidance, consultation, and leadership to assigned team of critical care nursing and related support staff. Lead, guide, and mentor employees performing multifaceted tasks. Deliver direct nursing evaluation and other related care as well as consultation to patients as required. Served within a critical care team as charge nurse and preceptor for students along with new nurses. Provided remarkable care to trauma patients and demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the pandemic in ICU with covid patients. Ensured delivery of best care to multiple by acting as a patient advocate. Responded to life-saving emergencies in close collaboration with cross-functional members of the critical care team.
• SouthCoast Health, Fall River, MA, Registered Nurse Case Manager, 2014-01-01, 2015-01-01, Conducted in-depth assessments of new patients to identify core needs. Revised patient health care plans in accordance with the evolving needs of patients. Educated numerous patients and families to increase adherence to medication and treatments. Made robust clinical decisions for routine patient care as well as extended emotional support to patients/families. Implemented physician orders and other nursing procedures in the most efficient manner. Documented and submitted medical records, ensuring full data integrity/confidentiality. Demonstrated extensive knowledge in medical care, including diagnostic procedures, medication, symptoms, and other treatment-related therapies. Evaluated developmental/mental statuses of patients and utilized data to tailor plans of care. Excelled at accurately interpreting screening and results of selective laboratory/diagnostic tests. Nurtured and sustained an interactive environment for open communication.
• Southcoast Health Tobey Hospital, Wareham, MA, Critical Care Nurse, 2014-01-01, 2015-01-01, Performed exceptionally in assessing patient's needs and condition in planning and implementing specific care plans. Treated wounds and delivered advanced life support while facilitating physicians with performing procedures. Safely administered intravenous fluids and medications, while ordering diagnostic tests. Utilized nursing standards and protocols for treatment as well as acted as the patient advocate to ensure reception of the best care. Ensured optimal functionality of all medical equipment, while observing and recording patients' vital signs.
• SouthCoast Health Hospitals Group, Fall River, MA, Critical Care RN, 1997-01-01, 2013-01-01, Provided cared for diverse population in emergency room environment spanning all patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. Performed exceptionally in administering medication, titration, treatments, and procedures in accordance with policy. Monitored patient conditions with an emphasis on maintaining overall safety. Exhibited remarkable performance in devising and maintaining quality clinical plans of care. Efficiently coordinated, evaluated, and scheduled medical services.
• Saint Anne's Hospital, Fall River, MA, Emergence Room Nurse/ICU RN, 2009-01-01, 2013-01-01, Provided cared for diverse population in emergency room environment spanning all patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. Performed exceptionally in administering medication, titration, treatments, and procedures in accordance with policy. Monitored patient conditions with an emphasis on maintaining overall safety. Exhibited remarkable performance in devising and maintaining quality clinical plans of care. Efficiently coordinated, evaluated, and scheduled medical services.
• Float Nurse, 1996-01-01, 1997-01-01, Received comprehensive training across all the units. Delivered exceptional orthopedics to general medical care. Floated across multiple medical and surgical wings. Served to the medical floor for performing dialysis. Gained remarkable expertise in peritoneal dialysis, while caring for the patient population.
• University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA, Clinical Instructor, 2020-01-01, Present, Provide comprehensive instruction and assessment during clinical practice training of undergraduate health sciences students in the classroom, lab, hospital, and community facilities. Resolve concerns and questions regarding course materials by notifying and suggesting improvements. Prepare students for actual medical situations through real-life case studies. Assisted with plan of care for patients as well as facilitated the students on floor with assignments. Facilitated senior students in clinical setting PCU intermediate care by instructing at the bedside as well as supporting last senior rotation prior to graduation. Enabled students to learn in a safe environment by cultivating and maintaining positive, professional relationships with multiple clinical sites.
• Sarah Brayton Nursing Home, Fall River, MA, Registered Nurse, 1995-01-01, 1996-01-01, Exhibited exceptional performance in observing and treating numerous vulnerable, frail, and elderly patients for a facility specializing in end-of-life care. Provided direct care to the patients and resolved complex issues. Administered medication through different routes and monitored patient conditions. Coordinated, managed, and maintained compliance with established care plans as well as made careful adjustments based on observation and evolving symptoms, and updated relevant care providers.