Anitza Alvarado
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate RN with nearly 2 years experience in emergency, obstetric, and forensic medicine. Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment while remaining calm in high stress environments. Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
University Of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
01.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Oral Surgery
University Health
Kansas City, MO
01.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care.
- Reduced surgical complications through diligent monitoring of patients'' vital signs during procedures.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, evaluations, and medical records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Maximized patient safety by carefully administering medications as prescribed by physicians before, during, or after surgery.
- Scheduled patients for procedures and follow up appointments.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
St. Luke’s Health System
Kansas City, MO
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for sexual assault survivors, addressing their physical, emotional, and legal needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on emerging trends within the field of forensic nursing.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, interventions, treatments provided, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided leadership within the hospital setting by serving as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on managing cases involving sexual assault survivors.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and district attorneys, to improve services for sexual assault victims.
- Leaned on psychological and emotional understanding of victims to create safe and comfortable environment for patients.
SANE Program Assistant Coordinator
Genesis Health System
Davenport, IA
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Mentored new forensic nurses, fostering a supportive environment that promoted professional growth and development.
- Enhanced evidence preservation by implementing meticulous collection and documentation procedures.
- Improved case outcomes for victims of assault by providing comprehensive medical examinations and emotional support.
- Ensured patient privacy by adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information related to cases under investigation.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by soliciting feedback from colleagues and patients on ways to enhance forensic nursing services.
- Conducted in-depth forensic interviews, obtaining critical information for investigations and prosecutions.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings discussing case details for improved collaboration.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to ensure accurate and timely information exchange, streamlining the investigative process.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Genesis Health System
Davenport, IA
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA05.2022
Associate Of Arts -
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL05.2020
Skills
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
- Antepartum care
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Intrapartum Care
- IV Insertion
- Emotional Support
- Epidural Administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Ultrasound IV insertion
- Emergency Triage
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Certification (TNCC)
- Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Course
- Pediatric/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
University Of Kansas Health System
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Oral Surgery
University Health
01.2024 - Current
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
St. Luke’s Health System
11.2023 - 01.2024
SANE Program Assistant Coordinator
Genesis Health System
03.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Genesis Health System
06.2022 - 10.2023
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Saint Ambrose University
Associate Of Arts -
Black Hawk College