ALEXANDRA HAGGERTY
Hingham
Summary
Nurse Practitioner with superior ability to interface with patients, families, and health care providers in both hospital and outpatient environments. Focused on providing quality care to all patients across the spectrum from young adults to geriatrics. Committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and the community while exemplifying professionalism at the organization I represent. Highly accomplished in building and maintaining relationships with patients and staff. Credentials include progressive responsibility at various organizational levels with the ability to quickly become subject matter expert in a variety of roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Per Diem Nurse Practitioner
Dimock Community Health Center ATS
03.2023 - Current
- Admit patients to acute treatment services for management of substance withdrawal including opioids, alcohol, and benzodiazepines
- Complete admission assessments on new patients
- Order medications for management of withdrawal
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to nursing personnel in the delivery of care to patients with substance use disorders
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff for care planning and safe discharges
Nurse Practitioner, Bridge Program & Addiction Medicine
South Shore Health
04.2021 - Current
- In the outpatient setting, short-term stabilization of patients struggling with addiction as well as co-management of mental health diagnoses including depression and anxiety. In the inpatient setting consult on medically-admitted patients for management of withdrawal and/or dependency to alcohol and illicit substances. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex clinical cases, with the ability to contribute and follow leadership directives.
- Prescribe medications to assist with alcohol, opioid, stimulant, and benzodiazepine addiction and dependence
- Management of withdrawal in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Prescribe medications to treat mental health diagnoses including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances
- Assist in identification of medical, emotional, and social needs of the patient throughout the treatment process
- Screening and treatment of infectious diseases including HCV and HIV
- Coverage of managerial roles including management of lab staff while program leaders utilizing paid time off
- Present addiction medicine education during on boarding of new-grad nurses
- Community outreach and collaboration with other area programs
Travel Advanced Practice Clinician
Clean Slate Centers
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Counsel, advise and treat outpatients with opioid, alcohol, and tobacco addictions. Counsel outpatients individually to assist in overcoming dependencies and addiction(s) and adjusting to sobriety. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex clinical cases, with the ability to contribute and follow leadership directives. Assist in operational clinic needs, including start-up and closure.
- Served as a role model to colleagues and newer providers, setting a positive example while establishing a reputation for getting results through cohesiveness, teamwork, and positive motivation.
- Assessed medical and psychological problems and reported significant findings to the physician and appropriate counselor.
- Completed initial medical assessment and chemical dependency and suicide history.
- Monitored self-medication program and provided appropriate education to all staff and clients in the treatment program.
- Prescribe medications to assist with opioid, alcohol, and tobacco addictions to meet outpatient needs.
- Manage and treat out-patient detox patients, often with dual diagnoses.
Nurse Practitioner
Clean Slate Centers
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Counseled outpatients to overcome dependencies, adjust to sobriety, and maintain recovery. Provided comprehensive medication-assisted treatment to patients with substance use disorders.
- Participated in and led biweekly provider meetings to review complex clinical cases and discuss improvements associated with clinical protocols, appointments, documentation, and billing.
- Prescribed, managed, and adjusted Suboxone and other buprenorphine dosing for panel of 275 patients
- Prescribed and administered Vivitrol injections
- Prescribed medications to assist with alcohol, cocaine, and tobacco addictions
- Screened for and referred treatment for infectious diseases, including HIV, HBV, and HCV
- Consistently ranked top 3-6 most productive provider within the company each month, with an 83% appointment utilization rate over the course of employment.
- Promoted to Travel Advanced Practice Clinician based on advanced knowledge, leadership abilities, and work ethic.
- Within one year, selected to serve on Preceptor team to support for training of new staff members and assist in developing training modules for orientation phase.
Staff/Charge Nurse, Telemetry/Critical Care Unit
Saint Anne’s Hospital
02.2014 - 06.2017
- Used the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care according to organization’s policies and standards. Supported the unit/department’s work productivity and resource management goals. Worked closely with physicians and staff to maintain patients’ optimal health. Provided direct care to 4-5 patient load with complex, life-threatening medical conditions.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage, and modify individualized plans of care.
- Monitored patients on telemetry, identifying arrhythmias and reporting to appropriate physician.
- Provided support, counseling and discharge instructions to patients and families.
- In role of Charge Nurse, responsible for coordination of staffing/patient assignment, admission, and discharge planning; acted as support resource for staff.
- Oriented new hires and mentored new nurses and staff on unit policies, best practices, and care management specific to patients’ needs.
- Supported unit leadership by serving as Preceptor and participating in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Arbors Assisted Living
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Responsible for providing high-quality patient for care load of 6-15 residents. Monitored vital signs and initiated corrective action. Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload in accordance to patient and staff needs. Applied problem-solving skills to collaborate with patients and families, resulting in process improvements and trust-building while ensuring best care and best practice.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families.
- Prepared detailed reports to communicate with assigned RN or charge nurse about patient’s changes or new behaviors in order to effectively meet their needs.
- Worked closely with physicians and staff to maintain patients’ optimal health.
- Developed excellent working relationships with patients and team members.
- Successfully applied the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care according to organization’s policies and standards.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Graduate School of Nursing
Worcester, MA01.2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Movement Science: Sports Medicine
Westfield State University
01.2012
Skills
- Adaptable
- Quick Learner
- Self-Directed
- Compassionate, Patient, Positive
- Patient Discharges
- Medical Management
- Critical Care
- Staffing Assignments
- Needs Assessments
- Patient Care Planning
- Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork
- Evaluation
- Mental Health
- Addiction Medicine
- Admission History
- Resource Management
- Electronic Health Records
Websites
Certification
- Advance Practice Registered Nurse | MA Board of Nursing 11/2016 – 05/2026
- Licenses previously held in the states of AZ, OH, PA, FL, WI, IN, and KY
- Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification | AANP 6/2016 – 06/2026
- MA Controlled Substance Registration | 01/2017 - 05/2026
- Federal XDEA | 02/2017 – 10/2025
- AHA Basic Life Support | 02/2025 – 02/2027
Timeline
Per Diem Nurse Practitioner
Dimock Community Health Center ATS
03.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Bridge Program & Addiction Medicine
South Shore Health
04.2021 - Current
Travel Advanced Practice Clinician
Clean Slate Centers
09.2019 - 04.2021
Nurse Practitioner
Clean Slate Centers
07.2017 - 09.2019
Staff/Charge Nurse, Telemetry/Critical Care Unit
Saint Anne’s Hospital
02.2014 - 06.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Arbors Assisted Living
06.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Movement Science: Sports Medicine
Westfield State University
Master of Science (M.S.) - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Graduate School of Nursing
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