Mary Alexander
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in critical and acute care, demonstrating exceptional assessment skills, adaptability, and calm clinical judgment in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering safe, patient-centered care while fostering positive relationships with patients and their families. Proven track record of thriving under pressure, ensuring optimal outcomes through effective communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to excellence in patient care and innovative practices.
Work History
Registered Nurse ICU/ Acute Care Float Pool
6 Months- Provide direct patient care while orienting within a float pool model across acute care and specialty units.
- Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, and patient education in ICU and Acute settings.
- Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, coordinated care.
- Utilize Epic EMR for real-time documentation, order review, and continuity of care.
- Maintain compliance with infection prevention standards including decon training, patient safety protocols, and hospital policies.
Manager
12 Years 11 Months- Oversaw daily business operations, ensuring efficient product organization and fulfillment processes.
- Enhanced organizational communication and multitasking skills to optimize patient care delivery.
- Supported customer inquiries to enhance satisfaction and drive sales success. Assisted teams in addressing client needs to improve overall service experience.
- Gottlieb Memorial Hospital – Acute Care/ER/ICU/PACU, Spring 2025
- Generations at Oakton – Long-Term Care/Medical-Surgical, Spring 2025
- Lurie Children’s Hospital – Pediatrics, Fall 2024
- West Suburban Medical Center – Labor & Delivery/Maternal Health, Fall 2024
- Hines VA Hospital – Medical-Surgical & Mental Health, 2023–2024
Nursing Assistant
3 Years 7 Months- Provided comprehensive, patient-centered care to an individual with Alzheimer’s disease
- Ensured safe medication administration
- Utilized proper transfer techniques
- Delivered compassionate assistance with ADLs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
- President’s List; Dean’s List
- President, Triton College Student Nurses Association
- GPA: 3.37, Honors
Skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Illinois | License #041.593145 | Expires 2028-05-31
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association | Expires 2027-11-11
- ACLS Currently obtaining
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
DAISY Award Nominee; President, Triton College Student Nurses Association. Member, National Student Nurses Association (NSNA); Member, American Nurses Association (ANA); Advocate, Alzheimer’s Association. Film Recognition: “Cookies 4 Jane” – Advocacy documentary highlighting Alzheimer’s awareness., Winner, Documentaries Without Borders (2024), Best Feature, Chicago Feedback Film Festival (2024); Semi-Finalist, NY International Women’s Festival (2024)