Alexis' Student Portfolio 2025 by Alexis Contessa

Personal Introduction

alexiscontessa — 2025-09-24 20:31:39 UTC

Advancement in Education

alexiscontessa — 2025-09-24 20:32:01 UTC

-I will continue to pursue my Master's degree in HSLM to enhance my clinical skills and knowledge.

alexiscontessa — 2025-09-24 20:47:17 UTC

This course was designed to examine the determinants of health and distribution of disease. Using epidemiological, demographic, and environmental data, I formulated a plan to aid Sickle Cell patients decrease barriers to care, more specifically in the transition period from pediatric care to adulthood. This project served to address the importance of health disparities in underserved communities in New Jersey.

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In this example, the PICOT framework was utilized to create a structured, answerable clinical research question. Is ferrous sulfate supplementation daily or every other day effective for ferritin levels?

alexiscontessa — 2025-09-24 20:52:13 UTC

This leadership exemplar describes a leadership situation within the past 12 months that illustrates my growth as a nursing leader. This exemplar demonstrates my role and I have incorporated the leadership qualities of a proficient nurse as expected of a Clinical Nurse III into my practice.

alexiscontessa — 2025-09-24 20:52:30 UTC

In this class, I focused on the professional and organizational dynamics of health systems management. In this analysis, I utilized a strategic planning framework to identify an my organization's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT).

alexiscontessa — 2025-09-24 20:52:42 UTC

In this professional writing course, I examined the impact on a healthcare organization when nurses and other staff are not recognized for their efforts or made to by stakeholders in the success of the organization. There is a direct connection between recognition and retention in healthcare organizations which I succeeded in bringing to light. This is directly connected to my work on the RRR committee at work.

EBP Presentation

alexiscontessa — 2025-09-24 20:58:25 UTC

Evidence-Based Practice presentations highlight one's application of scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values to make informed healthcare decisions. The attachment displays my skills in appraising evidence and making a compelling argument for the increase in resources for oncology patients.

Resume

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Leadership Role

alexiscontessa — 2025-09-24 21:21:52 UTC

-Continue serving as a charge nurse in medical oncology

-Obtain a nursing leadership or management role in 2026

Professional Development

alexiscontessa — 2025-09-24 21:24:00 UTC

-Increase participation in oncology conferences or become a presenter at ONS

Community Outreach

alexiscontessa — 2025-09-24 21:26:39 UTC

-Continue working with Market Street Mission in Morristown and increase outreach programs for health initiatives

-Engage MSK staff to contribute to event volunteering

Nursing in Focus

alexiscontessa — 2025-09-24 22:51:11 UTC

“Enhancing nursing presence in healthcare media and increasing relevance is a huge way we can start disseminating our nursing knowledge and career experience. Nurses have much to contribute and are often underrepresented in content creation amongst top media platforms.”

Clinical Ladder III (CNIII)

alexiscontessa — 2025-09-24 22:56:49 UTC

A Clinical Nurse III (CN III) is a proficient nurse who possesses in-depth knowledge, skills, and abilities of nursing practice. This level has increasing complexity that is consistent with Benner’s theoretical framework, with a unique job description that includes role responsibilities, competencies, required credentials, and other promotional requirements. Advancement up the ladder is associated with a promotional increase. Nurses are promoted to this level after successfully completing the promotional requirements.

Skills

alexiscontessa — 2025-09-24 23:05:31 UTC

-Effective management of advanced clinical responsibilities

-Dedication to evidence-based practice

-Strong communication skills

-Critical thinking

-Compassion

-Interdisciplinary collaboration

-Time Management

-Attention to detail

Achievements

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Clinical Nurse III Promotion

Oncology Certification (OCN)

Sigma Theta Tao Honor Society Member

RRR Committee Co-Chair for 2026

Licenses/Certifications

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New Jersey State (NJS)

New York State (NYS)

BLS Certification

OCN Certification

RRR Council Member

alexiscontessa — 2025-09-24 23:18:58 UTC

The council supports unit and divisional retention activities that focus on community and team-building, as well as recruitment initiatives in collaboration with Talent Acquisition.

Responsibilities:

-Explore and implement strategies to recognize nursing staff accomplishments.

-Explore and implement strategies to retain nursing staff.

-Promote and support organizational well-being initiatives.

alexiscontessa — 2025-10-04 17:19:10 UTC

MSK nurses are more than caregivers. They’re trusted experts in oncology across a wide range of specialized care, bringing deep knowledge, clinical expertise, and firsthand patient care experience to every conversation. Our nurses can translate complex medical concepts into a clear, accurate, and compelling narrative for the public. Their unique perspective can provide a informed, invaluable voice in shaping our collective understanding of cancer.