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ALEXANDRIA BARTLETT

Shreveport

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse and 2025 DAISY Award recipient with 9 years of progressive clinical experience across acute care, nephrology, and multispecialty settings. Proven expertise in charge nurse leadership, long-term antibiotic therapy education, discharge instructional care, and staff mentorship. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, patient advocacy, and the ability to educate patients, caregivers, and clinical staff. Seeking to transition into a Clinical Nurse Educator or CNA Instructor role to mentor and develop the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Registered Nurse with extensive experience in providing comprehensive nursing care for high-acuity nephrology patients, including IV therapy and telemetry monitoring. As Charge Nurse, responsible for overseeing unit operations, managing staffing assignments, and facilitating patient flow while making real-time clinical decisions. Acted as a clinical resource for nursing staff on medication administration and infection prevention, contributing to improved compliance with hospital policies. Engaged in patient and caregiver education on long-term IV antibiotic therapy and discharge instructions, enhancing understanding of care protocols and reducing readmission rates.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse

Ochsner LSU Health
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive nursing care for high-acuity nephrology patients, including IV therapy, blood administration, telemetry monitoring, and chronic disease management.
  • Function as Charge Nurse overseeing unit operations, staffing assignments, patient flow, and real-time clinical decision-making.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff regarding medication administration, IV access, infection prevention, and policy compliance.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on long-term IV antibiotic therapy, PICC/midline care, and infection prevention.
  • Deliver discharge instructional care using teach-back methods to ensure understanding and safe transitions of care.
  • Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, case management, and home health agencies to reduce readmissions.
  • Precept and mentor new nurses, LPNs, and students.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Favorite Healthcare Staffing
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Provided nursing support across vaccination clinics, outpatient facilities, and laboratory services.
  • Performed phlebotomy, immunizations, patient screenings, and health education.

Licensed Practical Nurse II

Ochsner LSU Health
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Administered medications, monitored telemetry, and managed blood glucose levels.
  • Supported onboarding and orientation of new staff and nursing students.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Willis-Knighton Health System
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Delivered direct bedside care, medication administration, and specimen collection.
  • Reinforced care instructions to patients and families.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southern University at Shreveport
Shreveport

Associate of General Studies -

Southern University at Shreveport
Shreveport

Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma -

Louisiana State University at Shreveport
Shreveport

Skills

  • Charge Nurse Leadership
  • Unit Coordination
  • Clinical Precepting
  • Staff Mentorship
  • Patient Education
  • Caregiver Education
  • Discharge Instructional Care
  • Teach-Back
  • Long-Term IV Antibiotic Therapy Education
  • PICC Care
  • Midline Care
  • IV Therapy
  • Blood Administration
  • Telemetry
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Patient care
  • IV therapy
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Medication administration

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), Louisiana & Compact States, 235297
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Louisiana & Compact States, 20160013
  • BLS & ACLS, Active
  • DAISY Award, 2025, Awarded for clinical excellence, compassionate care, and patient advocacy

Credentials

  • RN
  • LPN

Timeline

Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse

Ochsner LSU Health
01.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Favorite Healthcare Staffing
01.2022 - 01.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse II

Ochsner LSU Health
01.2019 - 01.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Willis-Knighton Health System
01.2016 - 01.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southern University at Shreveport

Associate of General Studies -

Southern University at Shreveport

Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma -

Louisiana State University at Shreveport
ALEXANDRIA BARTLETT