Carlos Alvarez
DANBURY,CT
Summary
Dedicated Bilingual Registered Nurse with 16 years of expertise in Long-Term Care, Home Care, and Acute Care settings. Recognized for exceptional patient communication and education, leading to high satisfaction rates. Skilled in collaborative teamwork, enhancing healthcare outcomes through multidisciplinary coordination. Committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in supportive environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN ICU Float
Yale New Haven Health
06.2023 - Current
- Facilitated seamless patient transitions across five Yale ICU facilities, ensuring high-quality care continuity.
- Adapted to diverse ICU environments, including CT, Cardiac, Neuro, Medical, and Surgical Intensive Care Units.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by floating efficiently between Step-down and ICU units based on patient needs.
- Provided specialized care in CT ICU, optimizing patient stabilization through advanced critical care techniques.
- Delivered cardiac-focused nursing in Cardiac ICU, addressing complex cardiovascular conditions with precision.
- Specialized in Neuro ICU, employing targeted neurological assessments to support patient recovery.
- Utilized extensive knowledge in Medical ICU to improve patient management and treatment protocols.
- Demonstrated versatility and adaptability by integrating into various ICU teams, enhancing collaborative care efforts.
RN Med/Surg Float
Yale New Haven Health
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Boosted health outcomes by conducting comprehensive patient assessments, ensuring timely interventions.
- Ensured safe medication administration by strictly adhering to established guidelines and protocols.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic nursing that addressed multifaceted needs.
RN Homecare
RVNA Home Health
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Admission nurse
- Coordinated home health services, enhancing patient access to necessary resources.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
RN Med/Surg telemetry
Bridgeport hospital
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Utilizing the nursing process
- Developing plan of care
- Medication administration
- Admitting/discharging
- Collaborating with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of patient outcomes
Transitions Care Manager
Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Fairfield County
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care strategies to meet evolving needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline service delivery and improve patient outcomes.
RN Homecare/Hospice
Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Fairfield County
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Transitions Care Manager
- Telehealth team oversight
- Clinical liaison (Homecare/Hospice)
- Homecare nurse
LPN
Bridgeport Healthcare Center
09.2009 - 02.2018
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement effective nursing interventions and improve patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
West Harlem, NY04-2020
Skills
- Advanced wound care
- Vents
- Vasopressor management
- Tracheostomy care
- Basic life support certification
- Advanced cardiac life support certification
- Wound vac
- Central line management
- Telehealth
- Performing safe blood transfusions
- Blood draws
- Skilled in performing NG tube insertions
- Restraints
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN ICU Float
Yale New Haven Health
06.2023 - Current
RN Med/Surg Float
Yale New Haven Health
12.2022 - 06.2023
RN Homecare
RVNA Home Health
02.2021 - 02.2023
RN Med/Surg telemetry
Bridgeport hospital
12.2020 - 12.2022
Transitions Care Manager
Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Fairfield County
02.2019 - 06.2020
RN Homecare/Hospice
Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Fairfield County
02.2017 - 06.2019
LPN
Bridgeport Healthcare Center
09.2009 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing