Andrea Alfaro
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Motivated and dynamic registered nurse that is passionate and eager to grow as a cooperative member at Palmdale School District. Seeking to obtain a long term position as a school nurse with a commitment to providing heartfelt, compassionate care to children and their families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Antelope Valley Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions.
- Promote family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents. Advocate for patient needs, ensuring the best interest of neonate and their family.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care. Maintain meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Libertana Home Health
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided personal care to teenager with Down Syndrome.
- Maintained detailed records of client's progress towards personal goals, sharing updates regularly with family.
- Coordinated care and MD appointments; schedule all OT, speech therapy, and physical education services.
- Developed strong relationship with client and family, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
- Coordinated educational services; work with teachers and aids to ensure successful learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
12-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Canyons
05.2023
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient and family education and counseling
- Documentation and charting
- Care planning
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Complex problem-solving
- FLUENT IN SPANISH
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - Obtained 08/2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association - 09/2025
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program - 04/2026
Academic Clinical Rotations
Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing - 243 Hours
- Adventist Health Simi Valley
Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing - 121.5 Hours
- Adventist Health Simi Valley
Beginning Medical Surgical Nursing -121.5 Hours
- Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Fundamentals of Nursing - 162 Hours
- West Hills Hospital and Medical Center
Foundations of Nursing - 121.5 Hours
- Kaiser Permanente Urgent Care
Obstetric-Pediatric Nursing - 121.5 Hours
- Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Psychiatric Nursing - 81 Hours
- Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Antelope Valley Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Libertana Home Health
08.2021 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Canyons
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