Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience
References
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Alexa Alvarado

Las Cruces

Summary

Recent BSN graduate from New Mexico State University seeking a first registered nurse position prior to taking the NCLEX, eager to begin a nursing career in an intensive care setting. I bring a compassionate approach, a strong sense of curiosity, and a dedicated work ethic to a collaborative care team. I’m excited to grow within a supportive environment that prioritizes mentorship, continuous learning, and patient-centered care. Passionate about lifelong learning, and committed to contributing to a positive and nurturing experience for both patients and families.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver/Nanny

Garcia Family
Las Cruces
05.2023 - Current
  • Providing compassionate, hands-on care for children in a home setting while supporting physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
  • Demonstrates strong communication, time management, and crisis response skills, while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Collaborate closely with parents to promote consistent routines and holistic well-being.

Capstone Preceptorship

Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces
04.2025 - 05.2025
  • Unit: Ortho/Oncology
  • Focus/Class: Senior Capstone – Clinical Leadership
  • Clinical Hours: 90

Clinical Intensive III

Mesilla Valley Hospital
Las Cruces
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Units: Adult Psychiatric, Adolescent Psychiatric
  • Focus/Class: Psychiatric and Behavioral Health
  • Clinical Hours: 90

Clinical Intensive II

Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Units: Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Catheterization Lab, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
  • Focus/Class: Critical Care
  • Clinical Hours: 90

Clinical Intensive I

Mountain View Regional Medical Center
Las Cruces
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Units: Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Children’s Center
  • Focus/Class: Maternal-Child Health
  • Clinical Hours: 90

Level 3 Clinical Rotation

Mountain View Regional Medical Center
Las Cruces
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Units: Medical-Surgical, Emergency Department
  • Focus/Class: Care of Patients with Chronic Conditions
  • Clinical Hours: 72

Level 2 Clinical Rotation

Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Units: Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Ortho/Oncology
  • Focus/Class: Assessment and Health Promotion
  • Clinical Hours: 30

Level 1 Clinical Rotation

Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Units: Medical-Surgical, Ortho/Oncology
  • Focus/Class: Principles of Nursing Practice
  • Clinical Hours: 45

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
05.2025

Skills

  • Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems: Meditech and MedHost
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Patient advocacy
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • NCLEX-RN, Scheduled, 07/18/25
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), Expires, 11/26
  • Seizure First-Aid Training, Expires, 10/26
  • QPR Suicide Prevention Training, Received, 02/24
  • Culturally Competent Nursing Care CLAS, Received, 09/23

Volunteer Experience

  • Student Nurses Association, Member, 08/22 - 05/25
  • El Caldito Soup Kitchen, 11/23 - 11/24
  • Medical Tent Volunteer, Bataan Memorial Death March, 03/24
  • Boo to the Flu Community Health Event, 10/23
  • Out of the Darkness Walk, 09/23

References

  • Celina Shannon, MSN, APRN, FNP-C | Clinical Instructor | (575) 956-5532, celishan@nmsu.edu
  • Oriana Biel, ADN, RN | Nurse Leader/Capstone Preceptor | (575) 993-3497, bielorianam@gmail.com
  • Shelby Garcia | Private Employer-Nanny Position | Las Cruces, NM | (575) 642-7435, shelbybg@gmail.com

Timeline

Capstone Preceptorship

Memorial Medical Center
04.2025 - 05.2025

Clinical Intensive III

Mesilla Valley Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025

Clinical Intensive II

Memorial Medical Center
10.2024 - 12.2024

Clinical Intensive I

Mountain View Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - 10.2024

Level 3 Clinical Rotation

Mountain View Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - 05.2024

Level 2 Clinical Rotation

Memorial Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023

Caregiver/Nanny

Garcia Family
05.2023 - Current

Level 1 Clinical Rotation

Memorial Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New Mexico State University
Alexa Alvarado