ALEXANDRA Dixon
Cottonwood,AZ
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to excel in coordinating patient care and optimizing health outcomes. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication, and patient advocacy. Skilled in care coordination, patient education, and navigating complex healthcare systems. Reliable and adaptable, consistently achieving results in dynamic environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Manager
Northern Arizona Healthcare
Cottonwood, AZ
04.2025 - Current
- Manages 31 nurses across the oncology service line.
- Leads clinical operations to enhance patient care delivery and optimize workflow efficiency.
- Develops and implements strategic initiatives to improve healthcare outcomes across multiple departments.
- Mentors clinical staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to streamline processes and enhance patient satisfaction ratings.
- Supervises nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Implements quality assurance measures that improves operational efficiency and reduces incident reports.
- Maximizes nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support using a people-first approach, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
- Triages and assesses multiple staff members' needs at once to determine priority and acts upon addressing those needs accordingly
- Oversees budget management processes, ensuring resource allocation aligns with strategic health objectives.
- Communicates effectively and clearly with all team members through a messaging platform.
Charge Infusion RN/Chemotherapy Infusion RN
Northern Arizona Healthcare
Cottonwood, AZ
02.2021 - 04.2025
- Charge nurse as of September 2021.
- Supervised 6 infusion nurses with a focus on employee motivation, trust, respect, and empowerment for advocacy.
- Developed and maintained scheduling for infusion nurses to ensure proper staffing for a total of 15 infusion chairs on the unit.
- Proficient with Cerner, Vigilanz, Kronos, Microsoft Office, and Teams.
- Administered intravenous medications and therapies according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Educated patients on their medications, possible side effects, and self-care techniques to improve overall health outcomes.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to infusion nursing practice to promote consistent quality care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for complex cases.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing safety during infusion treatments across departments.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes in infusion therapy services.
Chemotherapy Infusion RN
Palo Verde Cancer Specialists
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Utilized excellent IV start and port accessing skills while assessing and monitoring for adverse reactions before, during, and after administering a broad range of infusions and injections.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Administered chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintained strict aseptic and sterile technique when necessary.
- Used quick and concise communication with ordering physicians and fellow staff members to ensure quality patient care.
- Provided clear education to patients and family members by using exemplary verbal and written communication skills
Chemotherapy Infusion RN
Northern Arizona Healthcare
Cottonwood, AZ
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Performed patient assessments and created care plans to address individual needs while communicating those needs to the appropriate provider.
- Safely administered therapeutic intravenous treatments, subcutaneous injections, and intramuscular injections.
- Monitored for infusion complications and addressed issues with the medical team.
- Followed established policies, procedures and objectives including safety, environmental and/or infection control standards.
- Followed established policies, procedures and objectives including safety, environmental and/or infection control standards
Registered Telemetry Nurse
Northern Arizona Healthcare
Cottonwood, AZ
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Cared for hospitalized patients on a telemetry unit by applying evidence-based practice and knowledge, efficient communication, as well as a kind, compassionate attitude to help patients heal safely with the highest quality care
- Used attention to detail and acquired knowledge to assess patient status, develop nursing diagnoses, identify patient outcomes as well as planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing plans based on patient conditions
- Showed team leadership capabilities in everyday interactions and maintained flexibility with ever-changing circumstances
- Worked within an interdisciplinary team and gained strong abilities to refer patients to other disciplines as necessary
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12-2028
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
NAU
Flagstaff, AZ12-2019
Associate's of Applied Science - undefined
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ05-2017
Skills
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Strong Work Ethic
- Computer Proficiency
- Clinical leadership
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Friendly, positive attitude
Timeline
Clinical Manager
Northern Arizona Healthcare
04.2025 - Current
Charge Infusion RN/Chemotherapy Infusion RN
Northern Arizona Healthcare
02.2021 - 04.2025
Chemotherapy Infusion RN
Palo Verde Cancer Specialists
10.2020 - 02.2021
Chemotherapy Infusion RN
Northern Arizona Healthcare
07.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Telemetry Nurse
Northern Arizona Healthcare
07.2017 - 02.2020
Associate's of Applied Science - undefined
Yavapai College
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
NAU
Training / Courses
- NIHSS
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS/BLS
- Chemotherapy Provider Card
Strengths
- Patient care excellence: Excels in evidence-based patient care and safety.
- Clinical expertise: Utilizes clinical expertise for adverse reaction management.
- Communication proficiency: Provides clear patient and staff education through online communication.
- Teamwork and collaboration: Ensures quality care through efficient teamwork and collaboration.
- Effective at translating complex medical information into digestible and comprehendible education for patients and staff.