Amanda D. Alvarez
El Paso,Texas
Summary
A passionate RN who can bring dedication and energy to the task of providing comprehensive patient care and creating a comfortable patient environment. Skilled at monitoring and sterilizing medical equipment, coordinating with doctors to provide basic patient care, and completing patient status assessments. Coordinate between patients and families to facilitate communication and optimize care. 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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress, and modify care plan.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
LVN
Angels Of Care Pediatrics
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Customer Service Representative
Telerx Marketing Inc
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Duties included but were not limited to preparing product or service reports by collecting and analyzing customer information
- Building sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication
- Handling customer complaints and providing appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits and following up to ensure resolution
- Keeping records of customer interactions, processing customer accounts and file documents.
Overnight Stock Associate
Walmart Incorporated
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Sales Associates
- Duties included but were not limited to planning and organizing daily routines for superior customer service through speedy checkout lines
- Utilizing the inventory management system to maintain store shelves with merchandise to maximize revenue while reducing empty retail for customer shopping
- Trained personnel on operation of cashier register terminals and policies on up-sales of credit card and product protection plans for profit margin increase while maintaining customer service standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edison Hope Christian Academy
El Paso, TexasAssociate of Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX06.2021
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Microsoft Word
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Cesarean Section Preparation
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Patient Care Planning
- Prenatal Care
- Patient Discharging
Certification
- Texas Board of Nursing License #1042887
- ACLS, American Heart Association, 07/2025
- BLS, American Heart Association, 07/2025
- NRP, American Heart Association, 09/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
LVN
Angels Of Care Pediatrics
03.2018 - 05.2019
Customer Service Representative
Telerx Marketing Inc
09.2016 - 05.2017
Overnight Stock Associate
Walmart Incorporated
03.2015 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Edison Hope Christian Academy
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College