Kimberly Alexander
Queen Creek
Summary
Experienced, compassionate and well-trained nursing professional with sound clinical knowledge and judgment honed over 31 year career. Offering the knowledge and abilities necessary to deliver exceptional care to patientss.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Virtue Recovery Center
Chandler
09.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to detox patients, contributing to safe recovery processes.
- Assessed and monitored patients for withdrawal symptoms and medical emergencies, ensuring timely interventions.
- Educated and supported patients and their families, enhancing understanding of treatment plans.
- Document patient progress and report any concerns to medical staff.
Registered Nurse Psych and Detox
Copper Springs East Behavioral Hospital
Gilbert
06.2021 - 02.2025
- Assessed and evaluated medical, cognitive, emotional, psychosocial, safety, developmental status, and behavioral health to inform individualized care plans.
- Implemented treatment plans efficiently for patients experiencing severe mental disorders.
- Executed doctor orders to ensure patient care aligned with treatment objectives.
- Monitoring patients' progress throughout treatment to ensure that they are responding well to treatment and that there are no concerning side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Responded swiftly to safety and security situations, implementing crisis prevention interventions to de-escalate conflicts and maintain a secure environment.
- Provided a therapeutic environment and had patients agree to contracts for safety.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Administered CIWA and COWS medications to patients according to physician orders.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Honor Health Osborn Medical Center
Scottsdale
06.2003 - 05.2021
- Assisted patients through labor and delivery process including postpartum care, newborn assessments and fetal monitoring.
- Interpreted readings from fetal monitoring equipment to implement interventions.
- Reviewed patient birth plans and communicated to clarify expectations and ensure needs were met.
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated patient conditions and documented data in EPIC.
- Followed physicians' prescribed orders to administer treatments and medications.
- Completed detailed patient intakes, documenting histories and current vitals to inform care decisions.
- Prepared patients for surgery, circulated during cesarean sections, and provided comprehensive post-op care.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Botsford General Hospital
Farmington Hills
09.1998 - 06.2003
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Henry Ford Hospital Main Campus
Detroit
01.1998 - 09.1998
Registered Nurse Home Health
Prime Care Services
Bingham Farms
02.1997 - 12.1997
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions, adjusting treatment plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team, including M.D., home health aid, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and social worker, to coordinate and enhance patient care.
- Conducted comprehensive patient intakes to gather essential health information and establish care plans.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Oakwood Hospital
Dearborn
06.1995 - 01.1997
- Monitored continuous cardiac rhythms, recognizing and intervening in arrhythmias to maintain patient safety.
- Prepared and monitored patients for Cardiac Catheterizations/PTCAs, Cardioversions, Stress Tests, and Bypass Surgery, facilitating optimal outcomes.
- Administered and monitored cardiac-related infusions to ensure patient stability.
- Cared for ill, injured, and recovering patients in cardiac department, ensuring personalized attention to enhance recovery.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI05-1995
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient safety
- Crisis intervention
- Assessment skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
- State of Arizona Registered Nurse License
- State of Michigan Registered Nurse License
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Virtue Recovery Center
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Psych and Detox
Copper Springs East Behavioral Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Honor Health Osborn Medical Center
06.2003 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Botsford General Hospital
09.1998 - 06.2003
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Henry Ford Hospital Main Campus
01.1998 - 09.1998
Registered Nurse Home Health
Prime Care Services
02.1997 - 12.1997
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Oakwood Hospital
06.1995 - 01.1997
Associate in Science (AS) - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College