Monica Alvarez, NP-C
Griffith,In
Summary
Quality-focused and efficiency-driven nursing professional with 10+ years experience as Registered Nurse and over 2 years experience as Advanced Practice Nurse . Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practioner
Advanced Medical Specialist
05.2024 - Current
- Managed chronic diseases effectively through thorough assessments, accurate diagnoses, and appropriate treatment plans.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions and adjusted treatment plans accordingly to optimize patient outcomes and overall wellbeing.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to remain current on best practices within family medicine and nursing fields.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Green Pediatrics & Family Care
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Treating up to 100 patients per week ages ranging from newborn to geriatric
- Coordinated patient care integral part of interdisciplinary team
- Reviewed test results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or conditions.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Trained Medical Assistants in proper injection technique, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assisted in implantation of immunization protocol
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Participation in workshops and various other educational opportunities to ensure clinical knowledge stays current.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Franciscan Alliance
09.2015 - 08.2022
- Assisted with opening of new Emergency Department in 2015.
- Assisted in design and layout of trauma bays and necessary supplies to optimize patient outcome
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration
- Assisted with Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement.
- Assisted with data collection and documentation in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
- Performed call back interviews on unit assisting patient with questions on prescriptions, follow up appointments and discharge questions.
RN Case Manager
St Catherine Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve decreased readmissions.
- Participated in Quality Improvement program for a Medicare ACO of over 22,000 beneficiaries.
- Decreased re admission rates in CHF patients by ensuring patients had all medications and cardiology follow appointments scheduled prior to discharge.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Medical Management Nurse Coordinator
Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Utilization management for a Managed Medicaid population of over 10,000 beneficiaries.
- Performed utilization review activities, including precertification, and retrospective reviews according to guidelines.
- Investigated and reported significant medical errors and unanticipated outcomes resulting in patient harm
- Collected, summarized and trended provider performance data to identify and strategize opportunities for provider improvement.
- Maintained hospital costs through review of options and standards of care.
- Determined medical necessity for outpatient surgery, prospective inpatient surgery, inpatient admission, and observation admission utilizing MCG guidelines.
- Collaborated with Medical Director when the treatment request does not meet necessity per guidelines, or when guidelines are not available.
- Actively participated in quarterly meetings with the Medical Management team regarding utilization review, Medicaid updates and expenditures.
- Performed Year-End Outreach to providers/managed care members and complete chart reviews for ACO quality measures reporting.
- Participation in inter-rater reliability audits with consistent scores of 100%
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital
05.2012 - 09.2015
- Triaged injuries and illnesses to appropriate department zones and activated rapid response or trauma teams
- Evaluated and stabilized patients by managing varying acuity and conditions, from minor and non-urgent to critical and emergent.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Hammond, In08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Calumet, Hammond, In08.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Gary, In05.2012
Skills
- Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Prescription and medication management
- Assessment of lab findings
- Patient care coordination
- Geriatric Care
- Chronic disease management
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Evidence-based practice and research utilization
- Quality assurances
- Utilization skills and knowledge
- Prioritization and critical thinking
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Experience with multiple EHRs, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
Professional References
Julie Bembenista, NP
Jbembenista@gmail.com
(219)384-3856
Jake Galloway, PA
jlgalloway7@gmail.com
219-877-4805
Michelle Hoover, NP
np3@greenpediatrics.com
(219)688-0102
Jodi Allen, NP
jgallen@pnw.edu
(219)689-3516
Certification
Geriatric Care
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Nurse Practioner
Advanced Medical Specialist
05.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Green Pediatrics & Family Care
09.2022 - 05.2024
RN Case Manager
St Catherine Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
Medical Management Nurse Coordinator
Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana
07.2016 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Franciscan Alliance
09.2015 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital
05.2012 - 09.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
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