Type Of Business:
Residential nursing franchise
Major Product/SVS:
In-home health care services
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing board games with her family; Taking walks; Traveling
Education Degrees:
Registered Nurse, New Jersey Board of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of the West Indies (1976)
Affiliations Awards:
American Journal of Nursing; Council Better Business Bureaus
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career has been working in assisted living before opening her business, as she feels that the particular field is where she found her niche in the industry; Ms. Alexander is very passionate about the elderly spending their final years in their homes as opposed to a facility.
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her capacity for empathy and fairness.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after working as the wellness director of an assisted living facility. In this position, she saw how reluctant the clients were to enter such a facility, and decided she would rather provide in-home care.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working as a registered nurse; Providing in-home health care services; Performing medical assessments; Developing patient-specific treatment service plans; Scheduling the other caregivers' work hours; Overseeing her franchise's daily operations
Awards/Honors:
American Heart Association
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Alexander plans to expand her business' reach into the state of New York and serve as many people as possible without going over budget.