Helena Alvarez
Certified Nurse Midwife
Bedford,TX
Summary
Certified Nurse Midwife with extensive experience in labor and delivery nursing. Proven expertise in patient assessment and emergency response, ensuring high standards of care. Focused on enhancing patient safety and education while mentoring new nursing professionals in best practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
Dallas
08.2020 - Current
- Provided direct patient care during labor and delivery processes.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs consistently.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.
- Educated patients on birthing options and pain relief methods.
- Assisted in emergency situations, ensuring timely interventions and support.
- Guided new nurses in best practices for labor and delivery care.
- Implemented safety protocols to enhance patient care standards at the facility.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Provided information, guidance and hands-on clinical care to support pregnant women.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status, and needs of mother and newborn.
- Trained and mentored staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
- Initiated breastfeeding techniques upon request from mother and family member.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in maternal and newborn care.
Student Nurse Midwife
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
Dallas
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Accumulated 750 hours of clinical experience from over 500 patient visits, including 50 births.
- Provided immediate postpartum care for mothers and infants during births.
- Performed vaginal laceration repairs with precision and care.
- Administered medications under supervision while maintaining accurate records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on health management and post-discharge care effectively.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Participated in staff training sessions to improve clinical skills and knowledge.
Medical Assistant
OBGYN Office
Fort Worth
04.2011 - 08.2020
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures in a busy OBGYN office.
- Managed patient scheduling and confirmed appointments for optimal office flow.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured medical equipment was sanitized and functional.
- Collected and documented patient histories and vital signs accurately.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care practices.
- Processed insurance claims and handled billing inquiries for patients efficiently.
- Coordinated follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of patient care and support.
- Trained new staff on office protocols, procedures, and patient interaction techniques.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Education
Master of Science - Certified Nurse Midwife
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX12-2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Labor and delivery care
- Evidence-based practice
- Contraceptive counseling
- Labor management
- Routine gynecological care
- Antepartum care
- Health promotion
- Family planning
- Professional communication
- Hormone therapy
- Breastfeeding support
- Maternal mental health
- Disease prevention
Languages
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
RNC-OB
Timeline
Student Nurse Midwife
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
04.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
08.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
OBGYN Office
04.2011 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Certified Nurse Midwife
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University