Alain Alvarez Morales, RN-BSN, CCRN, CVRN
Houston,United States
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Intensive Care Unit specialty. Now working as an ICU/SICU-RN at HCA West Houston Medical Center. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. I care for critically ill patients requiring ventilator management and Continue Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for patients with end-stage renal disease. Vasopressors, sedative agents, and many different intravenous medication titrations. Also, in my unit, we receive patients for post-surgical care for coronary arteries bypass, thoracotomies, and post-cardiovascular surgeries in general, which made me become CVRN certified and trained in Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and hemodynamic monitoring. Among many other techniques like ultrasound-guided peripheral IV placement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CVICU-RN
HCA West Houston Medical Center
2023.02 - Current
- Provide expert nursing care: As an ICU-RN at HCA West Houston Medical Center, I deliver specialized nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit
- I am responsible for assessing patients, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing skilled interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- I deliver specialized nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. I am responsible for assessing patients, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing skilled interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes. As an ICU/SICU-RN, I care for critically ill patients requiring ventilator management and Continue Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for patients with end-stage renal disease. Vasopressors, sedative agents, and many different intravenous medication titrations. Also, in my unit, we receive patients for postsurgical care for coronary arteries bypass, thoracotomies, and post-cardiovascular surgeries in general, which made me become CVRN certified and trained in Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and hemodynamic monitoring. Among many other techniques like ultrasound-guided peripheral IV placement.
Surgical First Assistant
Strong Work Surgical Assistants LLC
2017.04 - 2023.01
- Assist with minor and major surgeries in General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, and Plastic Surgery
- Assist with laparoscopy and surgeries in General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, and Plastic Surgery
- Assist with robotic surgeries in Urology and General Surgery
- Hold privileges at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy, Methodist West Hospital, Memorial Houston Surgery Center, and Crystal Surgery Center.
Surgical First Assistant
Vega Surgical Group
2016.08 - 2017.04
- As a Surgical First Assistant, my responsibilities were multifaceted and integral to the surgical team's success
- I actively participated in various surgeries, including general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgeries, urology, gynecology, and plastic surgery
- This encompassed assisting with minor and major procedures in these specialties and laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, such as Da Vinci robotic surgeries in Urology
- My role entailed ensuring the patient's comfort and safety by expertly positioning them on the operating room bed, prepping the sterile field, and meticulously draping the patient
- During surgery, I was responsible for controlling hemostasis, cauterization of vessels, and efficient suctioning
- I followed the surgeon's lead throughout the procedure, skillfully retracting tissues as necessary and playing a pivotal role in suturing and closing surgical wounds
- Beyond the operating room, I also took on responsibilities such as creating and maintaining patient medical records, actively engaging in public education to promote health awareness and disease prevention, and judiciously referring patients to specialists when needed.
Medical Doctor
Da Vinci Surgery Center
2013.03 - 2015.10
- Interviewed patients and performed comprehensive physical examinations
- Served performing surgeries in Urology and Plastic Surgery
- Provided pre- and post-surgical medical care
- Interpreted laboratory tests and imaging studies
- Provided comprehensive diagnosis and treatment
- Performed minor and major Plastic, Urologist, and General surgeries
- Referred patients to specialists as needed
- Performing advanced CPR
- Treating a wide spectrum of diseases related to general medicine
- Created and maintained patient medical records
- Educated the public and promoted health awareness and disease prevention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
EDP University of Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, PR09.2022
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Cristiana Latinoamericana
Quito, Ecuador05.2013
M.D. - Medicine
University of Medical Sciences of Havana, Cuba
Havana, Cuba01.2008
Skills
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Cardiovascular Registered Nurse Board Certified (CVRN-BC)
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Critical Thinking
- Compassion and Empathy
- Electronic Health Records
- Conflict Resolution
- Health Promotion
References
- Daniel Tellez, CRNA, USAP at Methodist West Hospital, Houston, Texas, 281-9043166
- Renato Blanco MD. Intensivists Doctor, HCA Houston Healthcare West Medical Center. Houston, Texas, 732-754-7735, renato.blanco@hcahealthcare.com
- James Anglum, RN, CNOR, RNFA, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital Operating Room, Houston, Texas, 713-470-8332, Mulgna2@gmail.com
- Juan Ojeda, RN, CCRN, CNOR, Memorial Hermann Memorial City, NeuroICU, 281-881-6622, gustojeda@gmail.com
- Lixana Vega Vega, MD, General Surgeon, Houston, Texas, 832-699-8342, lixanavega@gmail.com
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Havana, Cuba
- Date of Birth: 10/28/1983
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CVICU-RN
HCA West Houston Medical Center
2023.02 - Current
Surgical First Assistant
Strong Work Surgical Assistants LLC
2017.04 - 2023.01
Surgical First Assistant
Vega Surgical Group
2016.08 - 2017.04
Medical Doctor
Da Vinci Surgery Center
2013.03 - 2015.10
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
EDP University of Puerto Rico
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Cristiana Latinoamericana
M.D. - Medicine
University of Medical Sciences of Havana, Cuba
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