Alexis Green
Sioux Falls
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Clinical Nurse Specialist with a robust background in endocrinology, clinical coordination, and patient care at Sanford Medical Center. Expert in Med-Surg, trauma care, and Diabetes. With a talent for compassionate patient education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence based practice safe care. Demonstrates a strong track record in improving patient outcomes and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist: Diabetes Center
Sanford USD Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Diabetes Joint Commission and American Diabetes Association Coordinator
- Identified gaps of care and create improvement plans using evidence based practice
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
- Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
Registered Nurse, Clinical Care Coordinator
Sanford Medical Center
07.2014 - Current
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Registered Nurse, Volunteer, Continuous Care
Compassionate Care Hospice
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Led healthcare orientation and basic training for non-profit staff members and established working relationships with local doctors, clinics and hospitals.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Initiated conversations about sensitive topics such as death, suffering or grief in a respectful manner.
- Participated in palliative care meetings to discuss current cases and develop treatment plans for complex cases.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
Home Health Nurse
Private Family Home
05.2013 - 11.2014
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Developed individualized plan of care based on assessment findings and goals established with the patient, family, caregiver.
- Assessed patient conditions during in-home visits, developing personalized care plans.
Education
Master of Science - APRN, Clinical Nurse Specalist
Augustana University
05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Dakota Wesleyan University
05-2014
Skills
- Clinical Nurse Specalist: Diabetes Coordinator
- Clinical Care Coordinator, MedSurg/Trauma
- PI Project Coordinator
- Med-Surg Certification
- Trauma Certification
- ACLS
- CNS Clinicals: 200 hrs Case Management, Sanford
- CNS Clinicals: 200hrs Diabetic Education Avera
- CNS Clinicals: 200hrs Nutritional Support Sanford
- CNS Clinicals: 180hrs Geriatric Specialist Sanford
- CNS Clinicals: 180hrs Cardiac Clinic Sanford
- CNS Clinicals: 180hrs Internal Med/Hospitalist Sanford
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist: Diabetes Center
Sanford USD Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Clinical Care Coordinator
Sanford Medical Center
07.2014 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Private Family Home
05.2013 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse, Volunteer, Continuous Care
Compassionate Care Hospice
01.2012 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Dakota Wesleyan University
Master of Science - APRN, Clinical Nurse Specalist
Augustana University
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