Naomi Alexander
Kitty Hawk,NC
Summary
With over 25 years of dedicated service as a firefighter, paramedic, and registered nurse, a strong foundation in emergency medicine, critical care nursing, hospice care, and healthcare leadership has been established. This extensive experience has honed clinical judgment, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care. Witnessing the challenges faced by patients in accessing timely and comprehensive primary care in northeastern North Carolina has sparked a passion for addressing these disparities. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke to enhance the ability to provide accessible, high-quality primary care for underserved communities in North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Adoration Hospice
Nags Head, North Carolina
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered hospice and palliative nursing care, educating patients and families on treatment options and end-of-life decisions.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care to enhance comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and families.
- Administered patient care plans and medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient comfort and support.
Firefighter / Paramedic
Currituck County Fire-EMS
Currituck, North Carolina
11.2025 - Current
- Provided advanced emergency assessments and treatments in rural EMS system, ensuring timely and effective patient care.
- Collaborated with regional healthcare partners to enhance patient outcomes while delivering direct care.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid assessment and intervention in fire and rescue situations.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections and maintenance to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Provided comprehensive care for critically ill adults, utilizing advanced therapies to stabilize patient conditions.
- Participated in discussions on ethical dilemmas in patient care.
- Administered comprehensive patient care in critical situations, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Captain (Retired)
Newport News Fire Department
Newport News, Virginia
05.1999 - 07.2024
- Completed 25 years of dedicated service in emergency management.
- Led and coordinated firefighters, paramedics, and ambulance crews in high-stakes situations, delivering critical emergency patient care and overseeing station operations.
- Directed emergency response operations, ensuring team safety and effective incident management.
- Developed training programs for new recruits, enhancing operational readiness and knowledge retention.
- Implemented strategic firefighting tactics during high-risk scenarios, improving overall response effectiveness.
- Advocated for community engagement initiatives, promoting fire safety education and public awareness programs.
- Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis07-2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, Kansas12-2023
Fire Academy Graduate - undefined
Tidewater Regional Fire Academy
Norfolk, Virginia01-1999
Paramedic Program - undefined
Riverside School of Nursing
Newport News, Virginia01-1998
Skills
- Emergency Medicine
- Patient assessment
- Clinical decision-making
- Critical Care Nursing
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Family education
- Team collaboration
- Rural Healthcare
- Hospice & Palliative Care
Certification
- North Carolina Compact Registered Nurse License #366024
- Nationally Registered Paramedic (NREMT-P #M5109419)
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
- Volunteer Member, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center Ethics Committee
- More than 25 years of progressive Fire & EMS leadership
- Strong advocate for ethical, compassionate, patient-centered care
Timeline
Firefighter / Paramedic
Currituck County Fire-EMS
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Adoration Hospice
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
07.2024 - 12.2025
Captain (Retired)
Newport News Fire Department
05.1999 - 07.2024
Paramedic Program - undefined
Riverside School of Nursing
Fire Academy Graduate - undefined
Tidewater Regional Fire Academy
Associate Degree - Nursing
Hutchinson Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University