AMY ALVARADO
Austin,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse 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. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse ( Allergy, Asthma and Immunology)
Dell Children's Medical Center
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Participated in ongoing professional developments such as challenging high risk food items with patients and families in a controlled environment.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Registered Nurse
Dell Seton Medical Center
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Fostered a culture of thorough, detailed, and organized documentation to improve efficiency for healthcare providers when interacting with new patients
- Maintained an empathetic approach to patient care and readily answered any patient questions around their illness or care
- Collaborated closely with doctors on staff to clearly communicate patient care plans with patients and their families
- Monitored and adjusted specialized equipment used on patients and interpreted/recorded electronic displays
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Education
Associate Degree - Professional Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX12.2020
Skills
- Collaboration talent
- Effective and respectful communication
- Adaptability to situation and to task
- Empathetic and compassionate to care
- Quick critical problem-solving
- Collaborative and team approach
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Clinical Experience
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with Dementia and Alzheimer's. Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- St David's Medical Center (Renal/GI unit)
- Dell Children's Hospital
- Dell Seton Medical Center (Stroke/Cardiovascular unit)
Timeline
Registered Nurse ( Allergy, Asthma and Immunology)
Dell Children's Medical Center
11.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Dell Seton Medical Center
02.2021 - 09.2021
Associate Degree - Professional Nursing
Austin Community College
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