ANDREA ALVIZAR
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
Virginia Beach,VA
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience
Compassionate Critical Care Nurse with experience in neonatal/pediatric and perioperative settings. Experienced in perioperative patient care, assisting anesthesia providers, and maintaining patient safety throughout the perioperative process. Demonstrates deep understanding of neonatal/pediatric physiology and pharmacology. Empathic and patient with strong interpersonal skills, fostering trust and communication with families and medical teams. Thrives in high-stakes environments and committed to continuous learning.
Work History
Pre-Operative Registered Nurse
5 Months- Prepared patients for anesthesia by completing pre-op assessments, confirming allergies, and documenting med lists.
- Reviewed surgical consent and lab results, flagged abnormal values to surgeons and anesthesiologists.
- Collected focused pre-op histories and reconciled medication lists in EHR to prevent perioperative omissions.
- Assist Anesthesiology providers with spinal and peripheral nerve blocks by supporting patient positioning, preparing procedural sites, maintaining aseptic technique, and assisting with ultrasound and/or nerve stimulator guidance during block placement
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
2 Years- Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Educated parents on infant care techniques
- Participated in regular interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress towards goals of care.
- Utilized advanced nursing skills to assess, diagnose, plan and implement evidence-based interventions for neonatal patients.
- Performed daily assessments of vital signs, lab values, nutrition and hydration status, skin integrity, growth parameters and neurological development.
- Attended continuing education to stay current on best practices in the field of neonatology.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Provided postoperative recovery care for critically ill patients
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Regional anesthesia support (spinal
epidural
and peripheral nerve blocks) in collaboration with Anesthesiology
IV insertion
Surgical safety protocols (timeouts
checklists)
Central Line Management
Chest Tube Management
Ventilator management
Tracheostomy care
Developmental care
Time management
Adaptability and Flexibility
Patient education
Teamwork and collaboration
Organizational skills
Critical thinking
Certification
- NEUROTOXIN COURSE Aesthetic Consulting & Training with Grace McLaurin PA-C Feb 2026
- FILLER COURSE Aesthetic Consulting & Training with Grace McLaurin PA-C Mar 2026
- ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS Basic Life Support
- NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- NIH Stroke Scale
Timeline
Pre-Operative Registered Nurse
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
03.2024 - 03.2026Read More
Radford University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Read More
Tidewater Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Read More