Armando Alvarez
Valparaiso,FL
Summary
Seasoned and strategic leader with over 30 years of service in the United States Air Force, now leveraging a deep commitment to education and operational excellence in the field of healthcare informatics. Skilled in bridging clinical workflows with data-driven technologies to enhance patient care, streamline systems, and support evidence-based decision-making. Known for exceptional communication, collaborative leadership, and a passion for fostering innovation in healthcare environments. Adept at guiding interdisciplinary teams, implementing informatics solutions, and translating complex health data into actionable insights that improve outcomes and efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
USAF
01.2025 - Current
- Plays a critical role in restoring access to care by closing over 2,200 telephone consults and processing 650 new and continuity-of-care referrals.
- Expertly leads daily nursing operations for the Operational Medicine Flight, collaborating with a team of 15 personnel across 82 shifts. His oversight ensured the delivery of high-quality care to over 2,400 active-duty service members spanning 47 wing units
ASU/PACU Flight Commander
USAF
12.2020 - 01.2025
- Led a 23-bed Surgical Unit as Flight Commander, utilizing 6,500+ hours to enhance patient care quality and team efficiency at Eglin AFB.
- Supervised a team comprised of 9 Registered Nurses and 4 Medical Technicians and coordinated daily team assignments as Charge Nurse.
- Trained on Labor and Delivery Postpartum recovery for overflow couplets.
- Managed MHS Genesis and Essentris EHRs for 75 staff members to include account management and policy creation/implementation.
- Worked with IT assessing impact of information systems on production and adjusted processes as needed.
- Supported nursing staff in the use of new technologies.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
USAF
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Supervised 5 medical staff; directed nursing care at AF's sole ED in Korea with 8,500 yearly visits in support of 21,000 members and their families.
- Coordinated combined forces emergency & critical care medical evacuations w/Army, Host Nation & PACAF Hospitals; directed $1.2 million in resources
- Assisted preparation for contingency operations at Air Force's only inpatient hospital in Korea, safeguarded group contingency medical capabilities.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Clinical Nurse
USAF
12.2015 - 08.2019
- Supervised 9 nurses/6 medical technicians in a 35-bed floor admitting 2,500 patients annually.
- Delivered Trusted Care/medical support for 8 Wings/Wing-equivalents, 34 associated units, 10,000 Active Duty & 92,000 eligible beneficiaries.
- Implemented nursing care for 22 medical/surgical specialties; utilizes advanced technical med equipment worth $1.5 million dollars.
- Excelled as EHR Subject Matter Expert; DHA pick for system check-ride for EHR upgrade. Identified 133 possible critical failures & secured 'on-time' DoD-wide rollout.
Logistics Superintendent
USAF
02.2012 - 08.2013
- Led communications team of 55 members through multiple exercises enabling 233 sorties and providing realistic training for 35 aircrew and special forces operators.
- Managed logistics support plan that realigned 35 million dollars of equipment and personnel and integrated Air Support Operations Center with the 82nd Airborne Division Global Response Team.
- Managed, oversaw the troubleshooting and correction of 650 cryptology settings through DISA, creating an encryption solution to allow satellite communications far surpassing the required connectivity time standard, establishing a new DoD benchmark.
Superintendent Policy and Evaluations
USAF
02.2009 - 02.2012
- Led the provisioning of classified and unclassified network communications support for a successful F-22 theater support bed-down to Kadena Air Base, providing network access for 340 air and ground crew staff, enabling over 600 sorties.
- Led a 55-member Exercise and Evaluation Team through five operational readiness exercises, directly contributing to an "Excellent" rating for the Wing Operational Readiness Inspection.
- Led a team during a four month preparation period, eliminating 150,000 vulnerabilities resulting in an "Outstanding" rating.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Park University
Parkville, Missouri10-2009
Skills
- EHR Systems Implementation & Training
- Leadership & Team Development
- Project Management
- Instructional Design & Training Delivery
- Training Needs Analysis & Curriculum
Development - Process Improvement & Workflow
Optimization
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
- Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, military
standards) - Healthcare Technology Integration
- Clinical judgment, Health promotion, Disease prevention & Compassionate care
Certification
- Certified Medical Surgery RN, MSNCB - Feb 2018 - 2028
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
USAF
01.2025 - Current
ASU/PACU Flight Commander
USAF
12.2020 - 01.2025
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
USAF
08.2019 - 08.2020
Clinical Nurse
USAF
12.2015 - 08.2019
Logistics Superintendent
USAF
02.2012 - 08.2013
Superintendent Policy and Evaluations
USAF
02.2009 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Park University