Kim Alvarez

• Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
• Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
• Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.

Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.

Tracheostomy

Mechanical Ventilation system

• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
• Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
• Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
• Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.

• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
• Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
• Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
• Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
• Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
• Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
• Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.