Carrie Alexander
Bloomington
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for delivering top-notch patient care and medical services. Extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing various health conditions. Known for team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing medical needs. Proficient in clinical assessments and patient management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
OSF Prompt Care
02.2022 - Current
- Work autonomously to assess, diagnose and treat a range of acute illnesses, accidents and injuries.
- Perform procedures such as suture repair, I&D and splinting.
- Perform various types of physical exams including school and sports physicals.
- Various occupational health services including drug screening and workers' comp.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Nurse Practitioner
OSF ENT
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Provide direct care to adult and pediatric patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Interpret imaging for surgical planning.
- Perform procedures such as laryngoscopy, nasal endoscopy, suture repair and binocular microscopy.
Nurse Practitioner
Advocate ENT
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided direct care to pediatric and adult patient in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Performed biopsies, suturing, flexible/rigid endoscopy and binocular microscopy.
- Interpret labs and imaging for surgical planning.
Nurse Practitioner
Logan County Correctional Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of both minor illnesses and chronic conditions in a women's prison.
- Performed minor procedures such as suture repair, I&D and biopsies.
- Performed routine physical and gynecological examinations.
RN/Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center
05.2008 - 12.2017
- Direct patient care and rapid assessment of trauma, medical, surgical and psychiatric patients.
- Supervised and mentored staff on shift.
- Preceptor for new nursing staff.
- Sexual assault nurse examiner trained.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL10.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL05.2008
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN12.1995
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL05.1993
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
OSF Prompt Care
02.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
OSF ENT
09.2020 - 01.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Advocate ENT
01.2019 - 09.2020
Nurse Practitioner
Logan County Correctional Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
RN/Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center
05.2008 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Richland Community College
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Illinois At Springfield
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University