Alex Alvarado
Austin,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 3 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Spinal cord injury, Traumatic brain injury and Renal/Cardiac transplant specialties.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dell Children's Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Bartender/ Barista
Picnik
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all clientele.
- Developed new promotions to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests and clients
- Developed strong relationships with clientele , ensuring satisfaction and increasing brand loyalty.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Reduced process inconsistencies and effectively trained team members on best practices and protocols.
Patient Coordinator
Great Expressions Dental Centers
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
- Communicated with patients, caregivers and families members to relay diagnoses and treatment options.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists as needed, following up with patients to confirm appointments and provide necessary information.
- Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05.2021
Skills
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Team Collaboration
- Infection control measures
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Physical assessments
- Interpersonal Skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Seizure Management
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dell Children's Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Bartender/ Barista
Picnik
12.2018 - 09.2021
Patient Coordinator
Great Expressions Dental Centers
07.2017 - 06.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Austin Community College