Alexandra Deadmon

Dedicated and self-assured nursing professional with strong organizational skills and a goal-oriented approach. Proficient in devising and executing nursing care plans and patient education strategies to achieve optimal outcomes. Adept at effective communication with healthcare professionals, demonstrating ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and provide high-quality care in demanding settings.

• Sigma Theta Tau Honor Nursing, 03/24
• ANA An Illinois Nursing Association

• Registered Professional Nurse, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, 05/26
• Registered Nurse, Indiana Department of Financial And Professional Regulation, 05/25
• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 02/27

• Interim Charge Nurse, Surgery Surgical Care Affiliates/Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, Facilitated the operation of four operating room facilities at an ambulatory surgery center., Trained new staff members, encouraged cohesive as a leader, proven patient outcome., Demonstrated professionalism in circulating in specialties, including spine, pain, plastic, ortho, and podiatry, and scrubbing ophthalmology cases.
• Circulator, Advocate Trinity Hospital, Chicago, IL, 04/13, 10/15, Enhanced efficiency of ophthalmology department operations through overseeing scheduling, inventory management, & daily reservation checks., Managed the coordination & procurement of lenses as needed, utilizing an Inventory Management System for surgical procedures., Ensured a 30% reduction in surgery delays by collaborating with representatives & surgeons to optimize the availability of essential instruments., Revolutionized resource allocation using data analytics platforms, elevating efficiency by 30% & boosting patient satisfaction scores., After nine months of training circulator/scrub various specialties: general, vascular, urology, Orthopedics, gynecology, podiatry, vascular and ophthalmology., Ensured all necessary instruments were readily available according to surgeon's preference cards., Planned, documented, and provided professional nursing care in an ambulatory setting by preparing and educating patients before surgery., Collected and analyzed patient data while making recommendations for care plans., Evaluated nursing care provided - documented and communicated nursing actions taken and patients' responses., Delegated tasks and supervised the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers., Educated patients and families on surgeries., Promoted from clinician 1 to clinician 2 within six months, and joined the operation room training program.
• Preop Nurse, Advocate Trinity Hospital, Chicago, IL, 10/09, 04/13, Provided the opportunity to train in the operating room training program.