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Claire Alexander

@clairealexander

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Psychiatric nurse with expertise in crisis intervention and medication management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role advancing clinical psychiatric care—where I can lead, educate staff, provide evidence-based treatment, and grow toward Nurse Practitioner responsibilities in a collaborative, patient-centered setting.

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.

Crisis Intervention Medication Management Treatment Planning Interdisciplinary Collaboration

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.

Team Leadership Crisis Intervention Staff Supervision Medication Management

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.

Inpatient Psychiatry Medication Management Treatment Planning Interdisciplinary Collaboration Crisis Intervention

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.

Diagnosis Patient Education Treatment Planning

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.

Telemetry Cardiac Nursing Acute Care

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.

Crisis Intervention Psychiatric Nursing Treatment Planning

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.

Treatment Planning Medication Management Risk Assessment Patient Advocacy

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.

Patient Education

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.

Regulatory Compliance Leadership Clinical Supervision

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.

Staff Supervision Clinical Leadership Quality Improvement Patient Advocacy