Cristina Maestro Alvarado
West Valley City,UT
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors and team members to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting, compassionate, caring and hardworking . Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Midtown Manor
Salt Lake City, Utah
10.2018 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient condition.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult situations.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe environment.
- Trained new nursing staff on policies and care procedures at Midtown Manor.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Case Manager, Registered Nurse
Caregiver Support Network
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2003 - 09.2018
- Coordinated care plans for clients with diverse needs at Caregiver Support Network.
- Assessed client situations and identified appropriate resources to enhance support.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
- Developed personalized service plans reflecting each client's unique circumstances.
- Provided emotional support to clients and families during challenging situations.
- Educated clients about available services and benefits within the community network.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive client care delivery.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and developing action plans.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal hospice support.
- Educated families on end-of-life care options and available resources.
- Managed medication administration and monitored side effects for patients.
- Advocated for patient comfort and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging transitions.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times through active listening skills.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations involving hospice patients and provided crisis intervention when needed.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2008 - 05.2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- WILLING TO LEARN NEW ROLES
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- ADL assistance
- IV management
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Nursing plan development
- Palliative and pain management
- Heartsaver first aid (first aid)
- CPR/AED
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CNA
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Midtown Manor
10.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
08.2008 - 05.2010
Case Manager, Registered Nurse
Caregiver Support Network
08.2003 - 09.2018