LYN R.

ALEXANDER
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Bluffton, SC 29910
Home: 843-836-1025- Cell:724-263-8120 lralex@hargray.com
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Professional Summary
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Enthusiastic and dedicated Acute Care Cardiology Nurse Practitioner with more than 30
years as a RN and CRNP. Seeking position in an acute care facility that diagnoses and
manages both common and complex medical conditions in patients over the age of
eighteen. Possess excellent communication, teaching and mentoring skills.

Certifications
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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in the state of PA1999-presentSP005611M

Registered Nurse in the state of PA1981-presentRN244807L
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in the state of SC 2013to present-APN.18222 APRN
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 1999present; #0341062
Certificate to prescribe in SC; 2013present
DEA LicenseMA2948795
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 1981-present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 1986-present
Application for GA RN and NP License pending

Relevant Skills and Organizations

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Long term dedication to the healthcare field with ongoing desire to learn
Skilled cardiac care nurse
Extensive inpatient and outpatient management of patients with cardiac issues
American Nurses Association (ANA)
South Carolina Nurses Association (SCNA)
American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP)
Sigma Theta Tau, Eta Chapter

Experience
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ACNP-BC
April 2013-February 2014

New River UrologyBluffton, SC

Administered hormone replacement therapy, STD treatment, conducted prostatic

ultrasounds.
Spent majority of time with MD working as a team collaborating on both male and
female patients with vast majority having voiding issues and sexual dysfunction.

ACNP-BC
April 2006-September 2011
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Cardiovascular InstitutePittsburgh, PA

Inpatient management of interventional cardiology, cardiac transplant and advanced

heart failure patients.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted labs, nuclear, and XRAY tests.
Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low income pts.
Worked in a group made up of 9 NPs and 1 PA which functioned in collaboration
with MD on call and/or a cardiology fellow.

ACNP-BC
June 1999-September 2006
Frazier-Hart, INC.Washington, PA

Emphasis on both inpatient and outpatient care of patients undergoing coronary

interventions.
Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests in both hospital and office.
Engaged in hours of teaching the staff as well as the patients/families regarding
tests/procedures/lab results/possible outcomes.

Registered Nurse
August 1981-June 1999
The Washington HospitalWashington, PA

Administered all IV therapies (except chemo/blood) and supervised LPNs.

Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and
standards for inpatient care.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatments and maintained patient flow.
Began as a urology RN, proceeded to step-dow unit, ICU,cardiac catheterization lab.

Education
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Master of Science: Nursing, 1999
University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA, USA

Acute Care Nursing-certification in cardiopulmonary medicine

Member of Sigma Theta Tau
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 1992
Wheeling Jesuit CollegeWheeling, WV, USA
Diploma of Nursing: Nursing, 1981
The Washington Hospital School of NursingWashington, PA USA