Juliana Alvarez
Sahuarita,AZ
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with 20 years in patient care and care coordination. Conducts assessments, identifies barriers to care, performs home safety evaluations, and coordinates resources to enhance health outcomes. Background in patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Pursuing an associate degree, progressing toward a Bachelor and Master of Social Work to further support individuals and families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant/Care Navigator
Adobe Population Health
Phoenix, Arizona
09.2016 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive in home and telephonic patient assessment following hospital discharge
- Identified medical, social, environmental, and safety barriers impacting patient outcomes
- Performed home safety evaluations and recommended actions to prevent hospital readmissions
- Coordinate care plans with patients, caregivers, providers and community resources
- Educated patients on medications and follow-up care to enhance understanding of preventative services
- Travel throughout assigned service areas to provide patient-centered support and care
Caregiver/Certified Medication Aide
La Posada Green Valley
Green Valley, Arizona
08.1999 - 01.2017
- Administered medications, according to physician orders and facility policies
- Monitored residents' physical and emotional well-being, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff for timely intervention
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Documented care provided and resident status accurately to ensure continuity of care
- Utilized computer systems efficiently for ordering, tracking and documenting all aspects of medication management.
- Supported residents in activities of daily living to enhance comfort and independence
Education
Medical Assitant Certificate
Branson Online01-2020
High School Diploma -
Rio Rico High School
Rio Rico, AZ05-2001
Associate of Arts - Social Services
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ06-2026
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Monitoring patient progress
- Documentation accuracy
- Vital sign monitors
- Home safety evaluations
- Community resource navigation
- Basic life support
- Effective communication
- Bilingual communication
- Problem identification
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Patient support
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Care Navigator
Adobe Population Health
09.2016 - Current
Caregiver/Certified Medication Aide
La Posada Green Valley
08.1999 - 01.2017
Medical Assitant Certificate
High School Diploma -
Rio Rico High School
Associate of Arts - Social Services
Pima Community College