Edith Alvarado

• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
• Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
• Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.

Responsible for bedside primary crisis care and medication management for hospice patients. Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans. Partnered with Registered Nurses to ensure dignity, safety, respect, comfort, and proper end of life care for terminally ill patients. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Evaluated patient care needs and prioritized treatment following doctor's orders. Assisted patients with multiple terminal diagnoses including several types of cancer, neurological disorders, and heart disease. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Performed wound care and enteral feedings as ordered. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Provided necessary training for patients' caregivers and emotional support. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with hospice care policies and procedures.

• Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
• Identified health issues while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
• Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
• Handled medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
• Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.