Lilian Alvarenga
Milwaukee
Summary
Exceptional ten years of clinical experience and patient communication. Comfortable in fast-paced hospital environment. Known ability to discern needs, solved problems, and strengthen relationships with a high volume of diverse patients and family members while maintaining a composed, and helpful demeanor quickly and effectively. Demonstrate perseverance, compassion, and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Specialty Care Services
02.2014 - 07.2018
- Assist patients in day to day basic functions such as feeding, dressing, personal hygiene, exercise and therapeutic activities.
- Monitored patient medication and encourage all medication and nutritional supplements be taken as prescribed.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
04.2017 - 07.2020
- Responds immediately to call from patients for assistance or treatment and alert medical staff to emergency situations
- Supports the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship
- Prepare patients for surgeries, treatments, and post-mortem care
Clinical Nurse
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Provides patient care, perform assessments, and interventions at a 22-bed ICU unit for cardiovascular patients.
- Collaborated with physicians and residents to discuss and identify patients' needs.
- Responded to Code situations in accordance with ACLS guidelines.
- Provided IV moderate sedation and or support/assistance for diagnostic and surgical procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Provide critical care to patients with potentially life-threatening heart conditions.
- Take samples for diagnostic tests; order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests.
- Be called in for emergencies to provide CPR and operate defibrillators hospital-wide.
Registered Nurse
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care through assessment and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care protocols.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ana G. Mendez University
05.2020
Skills
- Professional BLS - ACLS
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Infection control procedures
- Nursing documentation
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Intensive care unit
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care coordination
- Student precepting
Certification
BSL – ACLS Certification though American Heart Association
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
11.2021 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
04.2020 - 11.2021
Patient Care Technician, ICU
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
04.2017 - 07.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Specialty Care Services
02.2014 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ana G. Mendez University