Alejandro Alfonso
Miami
Summary
Compassionate LPN Field Nurse with expertise in patient education and diabetes management. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and streamline documentation processes, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Dedicated LPN Field Nurse specializing in patient education, wound care, and in-home healthcare. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive assessments and tailored care plans.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
MARG Home Health
01.2014 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient condition to inform clinical decision-making.
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing efficiency in patient record management and reporting accuracy.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decision making.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to help patients receive prescribed medications and services.
- Administered medications and injections to patients, and provide wound care therapy.
LPN Field Nurse
United Home Health Care
05.2009 - 04.2018
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
LPN Field Nurse
Complete Home Health
05.2009 - 02.2018
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices in patient care and compliance with home health regulations.
- Advocated for patients' needs within healthcare systems, improving access to necessary resources and services.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Education
Bachelor in Nursing - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
Puerto Rico01-2014
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
Puerto Rico01-2008
M.D. - Family Medicine
Efrain Mayor, Faculty
Havana, Cuba01-1994
M.D. - Doctor in Medicine
Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana
Havana, Cuba01-1989
Skills
- Catheter care
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Home healthcare
- Diabetes management
- Disease prevention
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Wound care
- In-home care
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Licensed LPN - PN185680, Exp. 07/31/2027
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
MARG Home Health
01.2014 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
United Home Health Care
05.2009 - 04.2018
LPN Field Nurse
Complete Home Health
05.2009 - 02.2018
Bachelor in Nursing - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
M.D. - Family Medicine
Efrain Mayor, Faculty
M.D. - Doctor in Medicine
Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana