Sara Alvarez
Milton
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with 17 years of diverse clinical expertise spanning cardiovascular care, intensive care, medical-surgical, pediatrics, and travel nursing. Currently serving in the Cardiac Cath Lab at TidalHealth, providing high-acuity care during complex interventional and electrophysiological procedures. Known for exceptional patient education, advocacy, and clinical intuition, with a strong foundation in telemetry monitoring, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Seeking to transition into a remote or desk-based role focused on patient advocacy, preventative health, and long-term wellness support. Passionate about empowering patients through education, navigating healthcare systems, and promoting proactive health management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner
TidalHealth
Seaford
04.2025 - Current
- Responded to emergent STEMI activations, rapidly mobilizing to provide critical cardiovascular care and streamline door-to-balloon times in accordance with ACC/AHA guidelines.
- Assessed and prepared patients for invasive cardiac procedures including left/right heart catheterizations, PCI, ablations, cardioversions, pacemaker/ICD implantations, and loop recorder insertions.
- Maintained strict adherence to hospital protocols for infection control, sterile field maintenance, and HIPAA compliance throughout all lab procedures.
- Utilized Epic electronic health record (EHR) system to document comprehensive procedural notes, medication administration, patient assessments, and interdisciplinary communications, ensuring accuracy, continuity of care, and regulatory compliance.
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Beebe Healthcare
Lewes
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Performed as a key team member in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, assisting in a range of interventional and structural heart procedures including diagnostic angiography, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), balloon angioplasty, pulmonary thrombectomy, Inari FlowTriever procedures, and vascular access cases.
- Supported advanced structural heart interventions such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacements (TAVRs) and Watchman device implants, contributing to improved patient outcomes and stroke prevention in high-risk populations.
- Administered and monitored conscious sedation with a focus on patient safety, airway management, and real-time hemodynamic assessment during high-risk procedures.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Hicuity Health
Manhattan
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted daily virtual ventilator rounds via remote camera systems, collaborating with bedside teams to assess critical care patients and identify early signs of clinical deterioration.
- Triaged and escalated urgent clinical concerns to Tele-Intensivists, facilitating timely interventions and supporting bedside staff with real-time clinical decision-making across multiple hospital units.
- Demonstrated proficiency in multiple electronic medical record systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc.), ensuring accurate documentation, seamless care coordination, and compliance with regulatory standards in a high-volume, remote critical care environment.
Registered Nurse Coach
Actalent Services (Carecentrix)
Parsippany
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Served as a Telephonic Nurse Coach, guiding patients through post-hospitalization care plans to improve recovery, reduce readmissions, and support long-term health outcomes.
- Delivered personalized education on medication adherence, chronic disease management, lifestyle modifications, and community resources to empower patients and enhance self-management.
- Utilized Salesforce CRM daily to document patient interactions, track progress, coordinate follow-ups, and ensure continuity of care within an interdisciplinary team model.
- 6-month contract position focused on transitional care management, emphasizing patient advocacy, coaching, and healthcare system navigation.
Traveling Intensive Care/Critical Care RN
American Mobile Healthcare & Cross-Country Travel
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Delivered high-acuity care to diverse patient populations across multiple hospital systems, managing complex conditions such as myocardial infarction, sepsis, stroke (CVA), and post-operative recovery.
- Expertly monitored and interpreted hemodynamic parameters and cardiac rhythms, identifying early signs of clinical decline and coordinating rapid interventions in fast-paced critical care settings.
- Adapted seamlessly to varied clinical environments and workflows, demonstrating proficiency in major EMR systems including Epic, Cerner, and Meditech.
Registered Nurse
Newton Medical Center
Newton
08.2008 - 01.2015
- Provided direct nursing care across diverse inpatient settings, including 5 years in Medical-Surgical with Telemetry, 6 months in Pediatrics, and 2 years in the Intensive Care Unit, demonstrating adaptability and clinical versatility.
- Coordinated, comprehensive care plans from admission through discharge, including patient assessments, physician communication, medication administration, diagnostic follow-up, and discharge education.
- Monitored and interpreted telemetry and cardiac rhythms, responding promptly to changes in patient condition, and escalating care when appropriate.
- Served as charge nurse, leading shift operations, assigning patient care, and supporting staff with real-time decision-making in high-volume environments.
Education
Certified Wellness Coach -
National Academy of Sports Management
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, Georgia01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Passaic County Community College
PattersonNJ, 01.2008
Skills
- Cardiac assessment
- Patient education
- Invasive procedures
- Electronic health records
- Critical care management
- Risk assessment
Certification
- California Registered Nurse #RN953355517
- New Jersey Registered Nurse # 26NR13551400
- New Jersey Registered Nurse Compact License
- New York Registered Nurse #886362-01
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- NASM Certified Wellness Coach
Timeline
Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner
TidalHealth
04.2025 - Current
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Beebe Healthcare
11.2023 - 01.2025
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Hicuity Health
05.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse Coach
Actalent Services (Carecentrix)
11.2022 - 04.2023
Traveling Intensive Care/Critical Care RN
American Mobile Healthcare & Cross-Country Travel
01.2015 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Newton Medical Center
08.2008 - 01.2015
Certified Wellness Coach -
National Academy of Sports Management
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Passaic County Community College
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