Alex Sexton
About Alex Sexton
Alex Sexton is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in nursing and education. He has worked in various capacities in healthcare settings and has a strong academic background in nursing and pre-medical studies.
Current Role as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Alex Sexton currently serves as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at McLaren Greater Lansing, a position held since 2021. In this role, Sexton provides mental health care and support to patients, utilizing advanced nursing practices to assess and treat various psychiatric conditions. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of psychiatric nursing and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient outcomes.
Previous Experience in Nursing
Prior to joining McLaren Greater Lansing, Alex Sexton gained extensive experience in nursing. From 2018 to 2021, Sexton worked as a Registered Nurse at St. John Providence in Southfield, Michigan. This role involved direct patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams. Additionally, Sexton served as a Nurse Extern at St. John Providence from 2015 to 2017, where foundational nursing skills were developed. Sexton also worked as a Patient Care Technician at the same facility during this time.
Academic Background in Nursing
Alex Sexton has a solid academic foundation in nursing. Currently, Sexton is pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing at Wayne State University, a program started in 2018. Prior to this, Sexton earned a Bachelor's Degree in Registered Nursing from the University of Detroit Mercy, completing the program from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, Sexton holds a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine from the University of Detroit Mercy, achieved between 2010 and 2014.
Teaching Experience at Madonna University
From 2019 to 2021, Alex Sexton served as Adjunct Faculty at Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan. In this role, Sexton contributed to the education of nursing students by providing instruction and guidance in nursing principles and practices. This experience reflects a commitment to advancing the field of nursing through education and mentorship.
Early Career Development
Alex Sexton's early career included a role as an Executive Team Trainer at One Source Provider in Troy, Michigan, for six months in 2014. This position involved training and developing team members, enhancing skills that would later be beneficial in nursing and patient care roles. Additionally, Sexton worked as a Nurse Extern and Patient Care Technician at St. John Providence, gaining practical experience in patient care and clinical settings.