Claire Alexander
@clairealexander
Psychiatric nurse with expertise in crisis intervention and medication management.
What I'm looking for
I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse with nine years of clinical experience delivering evidence-based care to people with mental health and substance use disorders. I specialize in psychiatric assessment, medication management, crisis intervention, and therapeutic care across acute, correctional, and long-term care settings.
I have held roles from staff RN to clinical team leader and nurse educator, developing and implementing comprehensive treatment and care plans while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient-centered outcomes. I have experience in telemetry, neuro med-surg, addiction recovery, and correctional psychiatric care, and I have supervised nursing teams in skilled nursing facilities.
I am committed to promoting patient autonomy, educating staff on best practices, and advancing quality mental health care. I am completing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program (anticipated graduation June 2026) to expand my clinical impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Psychiatric RN
Saint Joseph’s Hospital
Jul 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year)
Provided comprehensive psychiatric emergency care including assessment, crisis intervention, medication management, and development of treatment plans to stabilize patients and reduce readmissions.
Psychiatric RN2 / Clinical Team Leader
Hutchings Psychiatric Center
Aug 2023 - Feb 2024 (6 months)
Led clinical team operations and nurse education while providing psychiatric care, improving staff competencies and coordinating interdisciplinary care for complex patients.
Psychiatric RN
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 (7 months)
Delivered inpatient psychiatric nursing as a travel contractor, implementing comprehensive treatment plans, medication management, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
Psychiatric RN
Greater Binghamton Health Center
May 2022 - Jan 2023 (8 months)
Assessed and diagnosed patients with mental health conditions, provided evidence-based care, and educated patients and families on treatment options and community resources.
RN, Telemetry
Columbia Medical Center
Oct 2021 - May 2022 (7 months)
Provided care to acutely ill cardiac step-down patients, monitored telemetry, administered medications, and coordinated discharge planning to improve patient outcomes.
Psychiatric RN
Elmira Psychiatric Center
Oct 2021 - Jan 2022 (3 months)
Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation to ensure patient and staff safety while providing ongoing psychiatric care within a state psychiatric facility.
Psychiatric-Forensic RN
Auburn Correctional Facility
Jul 2021 - Oct 2021 (3 months)
Provided psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals, managed ongoing treatment plans, and coordinated care within a correctional healthcare setting.
Staff RN
Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services
Jan 2021 - Oct 2021 (9 months)
Managed withdrawal care and addiction treatment, conducted comprehensive assessments, administered medications, and monitored for adverse reactions to support recovery.
Charge Nurse / Nursing Supervisor
Kendal at Ithaca
Jul 2020 - Jan 2021 (6 months)
Oversaw daily operations of a skilled nursing facility, managed nursing staff, and ensured quality care delivery and regulatory compliance.
Unit Manager
Cortland Park
Jul 2019 - Jun 2020 (11 months)
Managed unit nursing operations, supervised RNs/LPNs and patient care associates, and authored and updated individualized care plans to improve resident outcomes.
RN, Telemetry
Geneva General Hospital
Oct 2018 - Feb 2019 (4 months)
Cared for acutely ill patients in a cardiac step-down unit, performed telemetry monitoring and coordinated interventions to stabilize patients.
RN, Neuro Med-Surg
Crouse Hospital
Jun 2018 - Oct 2018 (4 months)
Provided nursing care on a neurological medical-surgical unit, managing complex neuro patients and coordinating multidisciplinary care.
Staff RN
Cortland Regional Medical Center
Jul 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years 3 months)
Provided medical-floor nursing care, conducted assessments, administered medications, and supported patient recovery on a general medical unit.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. John Fisher University
Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Enrolled in the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program with anticipated graduation in June 2026.
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
2020 - 2023
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program from August 2020 to July 2023.
SUNY Tompkins Cortland Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing, Nursing
2013 - 2016
Completed an Associate Degree in Nursing between January 2013 and June 2016.
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