Clarissa Alcazar, BSN, RN

• Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
• Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, lactation consultants, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.

• Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
• Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, lactation consultants, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.

Registered Nurse- (Postpartum & Med-Surg) 02/2010 - 10/2015

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Licensed Vocational Nurse- (Acute Rehab) 11/2007- 02/2010

• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Nursing Assistant- (Float Pool) 07/2006- 11/2007

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and pain level.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

• Provided exceptional care to subacute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, wound care and feeding tube management.
• Monitored patient's respiratory status and ventilator operation.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications, IVs administered and follow-up care.