Jennifer Gordon-Alvarez
Summary
LVN with experience providing direct care, support and advocacy for individuals with diverse needs and backgrounds, including; physical & developmental disabilities, mental illness, addiction, homelessness & domestic violence. Works collaboratively with families, behavioral & mental health professionals, medical professionals, substance recovery programs, social workers & various community resource programs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Health & Wellness Director
Brookdale Senior Living
05.2023 - Current
- Complete Level of Care intake assessments, and establish an appropriate service plan.
- Monitor and regularly re-evaluate resident care needs.
- Monitor skin integrity to mitigate breakdown.
- Complete monthly weights and vitals.
- Provide direct care and support..
- Medication management support.
- Monitor overall wellness needs, and coordinate care accordingly.
- Collaborate with the physician regarding resident medical needs and concerns during the monthly site visit.
- Monitor and chart daily changes in condition and/or concerns.
- Frequent collaboration and communication with providers, including physicians, nurses, social workers, hospice and home health agencies, and pharmacies.
- Facilitate care meetings to review the resident's service plan, address concerns and needs, and adjust the service plan to reflect accordingly.
- Support, train, and supervise RCCs, care partners, and med-techs.
- Complete and submit licensing documentation when appropriate to ensure compliance.
LVN Clinical Care Director
A&A Health Services
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide nonjudgmental, trauma-informed support to residents in recovery from substance abuse, struggling with mental illness, and/or formerly incarcerated.
- Complete Level of Care assessments during intake.
- Monitor and regularly re-evaluate resident care needs.
- Complete weekly skin assessments.
- Administer weekly or monthly intramuscular injections.
- Medication management support
- Monitor overall wellness needs, and coordinate care accordingly.
- Coordinate a monthly site visit with the phlebotomist for the completion of labs.
- Collaborate with the physician regarding resident medical needs and concerns during the monthly site visit.
- Collaborate with the psychiatrist regarding the residents' mental health needs during the monthly site visit.
- Monitor and chart daily changes in condition and/or concerns.
- Frequent collaboration and communication with the resident care team, including social workers, conservators, counselors, case managers, doctors, psychiatrists, and home health agencies.
- Participate in team meetings to review resident progress, address concerns and needs, and create a plan accordingly.
- Support and supervise mental health workers and med-techs.
- Complete and submit licensing documentation when appropriate to ensure compliance
Intensive Care Coordinator
Vistability (Formerly Contra Costa ARC)
10.2019 - 05.2023
- Provided nonjudgmental, trauma-informed support and resource connection to parents in recovery from substance abuse, involved with Children and Family Services, and/or domestic violence.
- Provided nonjudgmental, trauma-informed support and resource connection to foster parents.
- Coordinated and monitored services to support the client's mental, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Monitored the stability of the client's placement.
- Frequently collaborated and communicated with professional team members, including social workers, therapists, family partners, doctors, behaviorists, teachers, substance abuse counselors, advocates, attorneys, and community resources.
- Facilitated monthly meetings to track progress, collaborate with family, foster parents, and professional team members, and create an action plan for support.
- Completed and submitted progress billing notes reflecting services provided.
Wraparound Facilitator
Vistability (Formerly Contra Costa ARC)
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Engaged with the client and family in a strengths-based, nonjudgmental, trauma-informed way.
- Interviewed clients and family members to compile and document information on medical, social, educational, and institutional history.
- Constructed teams consisting of both natural and professional supports.
- Frequently communicated with family and support team to assess needs and concerns.
- Facilitated bi-weekly meetings to track progress, collaborate with family and team, and create an appropriate action plan.
- Completed and submitted progress billing notes reflecting services provided.
Family Partner
Vistability (Formerly Contra Costa ARC)
11.2012 - 01.2017
- Provided nonjudgmental, trauma-informed support to clients in recovery from substance abuse, experiencing homelessness, involved with Children & Family Services, and involved in domestic violence.
- Support connecting to available shelter/housing, domestic violence, employment, education, and substance abuse treatment resources.
- Attended hearings, various appointments, and meetings with clients to provide emotional support, empowerment, and advocacy.
- Skill-building activities that foster the client's therapeutic goals.
- Conducted parenting classes for clients in residential treatment programs.
- Completed and submitted progress billing notes reflecting services provided.
- Offered emergency response and family support during times of crisis.
Instructor II
Vistability (Formerly Contra Costa ARC)
01.2010 - 11.2012
- Provided direct support and care to adult clients with developmental disabilities, G-tubing nourishment and medication, personal care, activities of daily living, medication management, community, and leisure skills.
- Created, implemented, and monitored the progress of individual goals and activities for clients.
- Created, implemented, and maintained a weekly schedule of outings and enrichment classes.
- Frequently communicated with the client's family, caregiver, and case worker.
- Trained and supervised direct care staff.
In-Home Nurse
Private Quadriplegic Client
01.2009 - 02.2017
- Conducted regular overall assessments to monitor and address changes in needs and physical condition.
- Provided medication assistance and management.
- Provided wound care management.
- Conducted range of motion exercises to increase circulation and flexibility.
- Personal Hygiene and Bathroom Care - Including bathing, straight catheters, and bowel care.
- Prepared & staged environment for optimal independence & safety
- Performed Light cooking and cleaning
- Worked with vendors on provision of medical equipment, supplies & services.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Education
LVN - License VN 253686 -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Concord, CAI.V. Therapy Certification
Contra Costa Medical Career College, Inc.
Antioch, CAI.V. Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Skills Training
California Medical Training Center
Mission Hills, CAVentilator & Tracheostomy Training & Skills
California Medical Training Center
Mission Hills, CABLS (CPR & AED)
HealthPro
Ladera Ranch, CATimeline
Health & Wellness Director
Brookdale Senior Living
05.2023 - Current
LVN Clinical Care Director
A&A Health Services
11.2022 - 05.2023
Intensive Care Coordinator
Vistability (Formerly Contra Costa ARC)
10.2019 - 05.2023
Wraparound Facilitator
Vistability (Formerly Contra Costa ARC)
01.2017 - 10.2019
Family Partner
Vistability (Formerly Contra Costa ARC)
11.2012 - 01.2017
Instructor II
Vistability (Formerly Contra Costa ARC)
01.2010 - 11.2012
In-Home Nurse
Private Quadriplegic Client
01.2009 - 02.2017
LVN - License VN 253686 -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
I.V. Therapy Certification
Contra Costa Medical Career College, Inc.
I.V. Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Skills Training
California Medical Training Center
Ventilator & Tracheostomy Training & Skills
California Medical Training Center
BLS (CPR & AED)
HealthPro