Chelsea Alvarez
Feasterville,PA
Summary
As a compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with a proven track record in outpatient care, I have consistently demonstrated my leadership abilities within the TDC program. Notably, I have been promoted to the role of RN III, where I work alongside the RN IV to oversee daily nursing operations. This includes attending meetings, serving as a primary contact for the TDC team, and coordinating schedules for TDC RNs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Subspecialty Practice Nurse III
The Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
05.2019 - Current
- Cultivating a collaborative work environment by fostering strong team communication to enhance patient care delivery.
- Fostering a positive work environment through effective communication and recognition of achievements.
- Strengthening nurse-patient relationships by promoting a culture of empathy, active listening, and open communication within the nursing team.
- Prioritizing and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Care of complex patients reliant on medical technology in the home setting
- Assisting families in the proficient management of artificial airways and portable ventilators
- Expertly triaging patients over the phone with a keen focus on illnesses and ventilator weaning protocols
- Communicating with durable medical equipment companies and home nursing agencies
- Demonstrating exceptional time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities efficiently, guaranteeing prompt care for all patients
- Assessing pediatric patient growth and development, proactively identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
- Maintaining meticulous documentation of patient progress to facilitate informed decision-making among healthcare providers.
- Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify potential health concerns before they escalate
- Educating to parents on proper home care techniques to minimize hospital readmissions and promoting long-term wellbeing
- Monitoring ongoing metrics for children with chronic health conditions, both remotely, and within office settings
- Facilitating communication with healthcare team members to enhance treatment strategies
- Advocating for patients and implementing prescribed treatment strategies based on clinical expertise.
- Assessing and documenting patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Contributing to evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Proficiency utilizing electronic health records systems for accurate data management and communication
- Educating patients on medication use and safety measures for increased adherence
Home Care Registered Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
08.2013 - 08.2019
- Administered medications, airway clearance therapies, and completed ongoing assessments on patients in a home and school environment
- Established and maintained communication with parents, clinical managers, physicians, teachers, and therapists
- Airway management
- Completion of routine and PRN airway clearance
- Changing of tracheostomy tubes, gastrostomy tubes, and urinary catheters
- Maintained ventilator settings as ordered by physician
- Preceptor for nurse residents and new nurses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05.2013
Skills
- Leadership within nursing teams
- Building strong relationships among nursing staff and with patients and their families
- Building strong relationships among nursing staff and with patients and their families
- Expertise in artificial airways, portable ventilators, and other life sustaining home equipment
- Telephone triage and comprehensive assessments of medically complex pediatric patients
- Liason between medical team and families
- Proficiency in time management
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Subspecialty Practice Nurse III
The Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
05.2019 - Current
Home Care Registered Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
08.2013 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Salle University
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