Alejandra Casarrubias
Albuquerque
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered nurse, clinical manager, and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner specialist with solid foundation in specialized tasks and track record of delivering results through targeted initiatives. Proven ability to implement effective strategies that enhance operational efficiency and support team objectives. Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving and project management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical SANE Specialist
Albuquerque SANE Collaborative
09.2025 - Current
- Provided clinical oversight and training to nurses while assisting with management and reporting for the SANE unit.
- Oversee evidence collection, documentation and storage of forensic evidence with established protocols and legal requirements in coordination with other SANE Clinical Specialists.
- Supported and mentored staff to maintain high standards of competency and professionalism through chart reviews and patient care guidance.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised SANE nurses, ensuring readiness to meet clinical demands.
- Delivered public speaking engagements and presentations to diverse audiences when needed in English and Spanish to community members and professional affiliations.
Clinical Manager/ Floor Nurse
Casa de Salud
07.2018 - Current
- Triage patients requesting appointments and determined transportation to a higher level of care. Create protocols with the collaboration of clinicians and staff for the safest delivery of care.
- Trained health apprentices and staff, providing supervision and serving as point person for clinical trainings while creating and implementing best practices and protocols.
- Working in collaboration with clinicians in protocols for best practices, implementation of delivery, and participation of clinic programs including harm reduction, women's health, in conventional and traditional medicine modalities.
- Collaborated with clinicians on protocols for best practices and implementation of clinic programs, including harm reduction and women's health in both conventional and traditional medicine modalities.
- Assessing, creating and managing inventory for supply room, pharmacy, laboratory, and medical equipment throughout the clinic.
RN Case Manager
Compassus
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Supervised hospice care and treatments, led patient assessments, and resolved patient concerns to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Discussed physical, mental, and emotional needs of hospice patients with families to ensure holistic care and support.
- Coordinated care by collaborating with other departments and communicating patient needs.
SANE Follow Up Clinic Liaison
Albuquerque SANE Collaborative
06.2015 - 02.2025
- Delivered follow-up testing and treatment, including confidential pregnancy tests, emergency contraception, STI medications, and vaccinations to support patient health.
- Coordinate and advocate compassionate care with other agencies involved in assisting with sexual assault and domestic violence survivors' recovery.
- Coordinated referrals for medical, social, and psychological follow-up.
- Conduct community outreach to provide information on SANE services including follow-up clinic focusing on Immigrants and Spanish speaker population.
- Conducted community outreach to raise awareness of SANE services, focusing on immigrant and Spanish-speaking populations.
- Provide the director with statistical data needed for monthly/quarterly reports and participate in the research and writing of grants to support the follow-up clinic.
SANE Nurse
Albuquerque SANE Collaborative
11.2011 - 02.2025
- Providing services to victims/survivors of sexual assault and intra personal violence
- Provide a medical/forensic examination, head to toe assessment including pelvic/genital exams to victims/survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence to meet their medical needs
- Evaluate, triage and ensure patients consent to services
- Collect Forensic Photography including digital and colposcope photography, and documentation of findings or injuries in a medical chart
- Assisted justice system by collecting, handling, and preserving evidence from crime scenes, ensuring integrity for legal proceedings.
- Provide testimony in the event the case is heard in the justice system
- Provided referrals to healthcare providers and coordinated with agencies to ensure comprehensive continuum of care for patients.
SANE Instructor for Cohort of New NM SANEs
New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
04.2020 - 01.2023
- Delivered training courses for New SANE nurses in New Mexico on special populations, triage, mental status examination, sexual assault narratives, discharge and follow-up planning, and forensic photography techniques.
- Developed and delivered training sessions on trauma-informed practices for diverse audiences.
- Facilitated workshops focusing on prevention strategies and resources for victims of sexual assault.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance educational outreach and support services.
SANE Preceptor for Genital Skills Lab
New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
01.2012 - 01.2023
- Guided new SANE student nurses in hands-on training for trauma-informed genital exams, including speculum insertion/removal, anatomy variations, and use of colposcope and camera.
- Provided technical assistance and enhanced communication skills for patient procedures.
- Assessed SANE students' skills and knowledge.
Health Apprentice Clinical Supervisor
Casa de Salud
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Clinical training, mentoring and leadership of health apprentices and staff including supervision, training, management and leading meetings to deliver best practices and safe patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team, apprentices, patients, and families to enhance patient outcomes across continuum of care.
- Assisted in special tests, procedures, and medicine administration to support patient treatment plans.
- Trained and mentored health apprentices and staff through supervision, management, and meetings focused on best practices and safe patient care.
- Assist with special tests, procedures and medicine administration.
Inpatient Registered Nurse
UNMH Adult Urgent Care/ Emergency Department
04.2013 - 01.2017
- Delivered safe, direct nursing care to assigned group of patients, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate comprehensive patient care, enhancing overall treatment outcomes.
- Administer medication different routes, document and communicate clinical findings.
- Provided support during special tests and procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Administer medication via different routes, document and communicate clinical findings.
- Assist with special tests and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Health South
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Providing direct patient care to inpatients including assessments and continuance of care.
- Supervising and assisting patient care in collaboration with LPNs and CNAs.
- Communicated critical information with the interdisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care.
- Reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician.
- Developed individualized care plans aligning with patient needs and goals.
- Established collaborative relationships with physicians, health care providers, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Data & Grant Coordinator / Victim Advocate
Domestic Violence Resource Center, Victim Assistance Unit
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Case management and victim advocacy, analysis of files, follow up contact with victims/survivors, monitoring client progress, crisis intervention working closely on field with Law enforcement and providing referrals needed to other providers.
- Client and court advocacy, assisting with legal paperwork and translations.
- Compiled data for billing and audits, and produced individual reports, graphs, and spreadsheets.
- Supervised and managed data entry operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised and coordinated data entry operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data management.
- Presenter in trainings and conferences providing domestic violence prevention and intervention material to different populations in New Mexico.
- Translate documents and interpretation of interviews or procedures for Spanish speakers and detectives, officers, and other service providers.
Trainer ~ Evaluator/Auditor
New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Developed educational materials and created presentations and handouts to enhance learning experiences.
- Delivered prevention training to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, focusing on education, services, and referrals in English and Spanish.
- Compiled data and prepared grant reports, including demographic data, graphics, and general statistics to support funding requests.
- Compiling of data and grant reporting including demographic data, graphics, and general statistics.
- Provided document translation to ensure accurate understanding between healthcare providers and Spanish speakers. and interpretation between providers and Spanish speakers.
Case Manager
SAFE House
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Managed case files by analyzing eligibility, conducting daily follow-ups, and monitoring client progress and safety.
- Assisted clients during crises by providing timely referrals and support services.
- Advocated legally for clients, facilitated transportation, and followed up on case management programs.
- Translation of all documents and interpretation services between providers and Spanish speakers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Integrated Studies
Central NM Community College
Albuquerque01-2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central NM Community College
Albuquerque01-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Albuquerque01-2020
Masters - Public Health
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore05-2027
Skills
- Software proficiency
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Clinical leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Forensic patient care
- SANE patient support
- Expert problem solving
- Crisis intervention
- Documentation management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Software skills
- Bilingual proficiency
Affiliations
- Board of directors for the Rape Crisis Center, 2021-07-01, 2025-08-31
- Institutionally Underserved Working Group Meetings. NMCSAP, 2023-01-01, 2025-02-28
- International Association of Forensic Nursing
- American Organization for Nursing Leadership
- Integrative Medicine for the Underserved
- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Fellowship
Certification
Registered Nurse licensed through the State of New Mexico Board of Nursing, 2011 to present
Languages
Bilingual and bicultural in English and Spanish
Timeline
Clinical SANE Specialist
Albuquerque SANE Collaborative
09.2025 - Current
RN Case Manager
Compassus
07.2025 - 09.2025
SANE Instructor for Cohort of New NM SANEs
New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
04.2020 - 01.2023
Clinical Manager/ Floor Nurse
Casa de Salud
07.2018 - Current
Health Apprentice Clinical Supervisor
Casa de Salud
07.2017 - 07.2018
SANE Follow Up Clinic Liaison
Albuquerque SANE Collaborative
06.2015 - 02.2025
Inpatient Registered Nurse
UNMH Adult Urgent Care/ Emergency Department
04.2013 - 01.2017
SANE Preceptor for Genital Skills Lab
New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
01.2012 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Health South
01.2012 - 03.2013
SANE Nurse
Albuquerque SANE Collaborative
11.2011 - 02.2025
Data & Grant Coordinator / Victim Advocate
Domestic Violence Resource Center, Victim Assistance Unit
01.2005 - 01.2011
Trainer ~ Evaluator/Auditor
New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence
01.2003 - 01.2005
Case Manager
SAFE House
01.2001 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central NM Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Integrated Studies
Central NM Community College
Masters - Public Health
Johns Hopkins University
Office Skills
Computer literate proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, QuickBooks, Outlook, Publisher, Access, Photoshop, ALICE, and BEAST
Notary Public
Notary Public, Office of the Secretary of State of New Mexico, 2008-01-01, 2010-12-31
Public Speaking
- Annual NMCSAP Statewide conference, 2026-05-01, Case Review Challenges and Resilience
- Crime Victim Reparation Commission Conference, 2025-10-01, SANE. Approaching care with Kindness
- Annual NMCSAP Statewide conference, 2025-05-01, Trauma Informed Care: Approaching Trauma with Kindness
Training
- Bilingual Health Interpreter Training, 2008, State of New Mexico Department of Health
- Harm Reduction Training, 2017, Department of Health of NM, Present
- Train the trainer assisting with presentations, 2022, Present
Awards
Women’s Opportunity Award, Soroptimist International of Albuquerque, 2003, New Mexico Nursing Excellence Award, University of New Mexico Hospital, Emergency Category, 2015, Jeanne Gauna Social Justice Spirit Awardee, Southwest Organizing Project, 2019, New Mexico Nursing Excellence Award, Casa de Salud Clinic, Public Health/Community/School Nursing, 2023