Crystal Alvarez
Casa Grande ,AZ
Summary
Highly skilled emergency department technician with significant experience in fast paced hospital environment. Strengths include critical thinking prioritization of care and handling emergency situations. Notable skills in EKG administration, patient assessments, and teamwork lead to improved patient outcomes and department efficiency. Previously made impactful contributions to health teams by enhancing communication and ensuring high standard care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Technician/ ER HUC
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
Casa Grande, AZ
06.2009 - Current
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Collected vital signs accurately and consistently, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Applied critical thinking skills in various situations such as prioritizing tasks based on severity level or recognizing potential life-threatening conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging moments, fostering trust and open communication with healthcare providers.
- Inserted peripheral IVs
Provider Recruiter Assistant
Sunlife Health
Casa Grande, AZ
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Built a robust referral network by fostering strong relationships with placed candidates, leading to an increased number of quality referrals.
- Optimized recruiting efforts by staying up-to-date on industry trends and changes in healthcare regulations affecting staffing needs.
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by implementing effective pre-screening techniques to identify qualified candidates quickly.
- Continuously improved personal knowledge and skills in the recruiting industry through ongoing professional development opportunities and training sessions.
- Generated high-quality leads by attending industry conferences and events as a representative of the company.
- Developed comprehensive candidate profiles that accurately reflected qualifications, experience, and career goals for better matching with potential opportunities.
- Managed a diverse pipeline of candidates to ensure constant availability for urgent client needs or hard-to-fill positions.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Tempe, AZGED - General Studies
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ07.1998
Skills
- IV
- Orthopedic splinting
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- Collecting medical samples
- Patient care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Direct patient care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism
Timeline
Provider Recruiter Assistant
Sunlife Health
07.2022 - 04.2023
ER Technician/ ER HUC
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
06.2009 - Current
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
GED - General Studies
Central Arizona College