Alexandra English
@alexandraenglish
Compassionate neurosurgical Nurse Practitioner with emergency and trauma background delivering evidence-based patient care.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Neurosurgical Nurse Practitioner with a foundation in emergency and trauma nursing, committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care in acute hospital settings. I collaborate closely with neurosurgeons and interdisciplinary teams to manage complex pre- and post-operative neurosurgical patients.
My clinical experience spans neurosurgical inpatient consults, ventriculoperitoneal shunt management, spinal fusions, tumor resections, vascular procedures, and high-acuity emergency and psychiatric care. I have served as charge nurse and preceptor, mentoring new graduates and students while participating in rapid response and code teams.
I bring advanced diagnostic decision-making, strong patient and family education skills, and a track record of awards and leadership. I hold an MSN (FNP), ANCC FNP-C certification, state licenses, DEA registration, and advanced life support and trauma certifications that support high-quality, safe patient outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Neurosurgical Nurse Practitioner
Halifax Health Medical Center
Feb 2025 - Present (8 months)
Provide advanced practice neurosurgical inpatient and consult care, managing pre/post-operative patients (VP shunts, spinal fusions, tumor resections, vascular procedures) and coordinating imaging, interventions, discharge planning, and follow-up.
Registered Nurse (ER/Trauma & Psychiatric ED)
Halifax Health Medical Center
Oct 2015 - Feb 2025 (9 years 4 months)
Provided critical care in a Level II trauma center and psychiatric emergency department, acted as charge nurse and preceptor, and led rapid response and code teams for high-acuity cases including trauma, stroke, and cardiac arrest.
LPN / RN
Volusia Pediatrics
Sep 2012 - Oct 2015 (3 years 1 month)
Delivered pediatric nursing care including medication administration, immunizations, and chronic condition management while supporting provider-led family-centered education.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Purdue Global University
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Completed Master of Science in Nursing with Family Nurse Practitioner focus and 500+ supervised clinical hours in primary care, urgent care, and women’s health.
WUWestern Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preparing for professional nursing practice and licensure.
DCDaytona State College
Associate of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Completed Associate of Science in Nursing preparing for entry into professional nursing roles.
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