Nancy Alvarado
BRADENTON,FL
Summary
Diligent and licensed practical nurse with a comprehensive background in coordinating clinical research studies, medical office management, and versatility in different nursing fields. Successfully manages multiple clinical trials from initiation to closeout, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines. Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and maintain meticulous documentation. Manages over 20 employees in a primary care office, while also developing strong clinical nursing skills in various fields of medicine.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
Orlando Clinical Research Center
04.2024 - Current
- Followed clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA regulations.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring and documenting adverse events during clinical trials.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Collaborated with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals to support clinical trial data accuracy.
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Assessed patients'' eligibility criteria following strict adherence to inclusion/exclusion guidelines.
- Facilitated clear communication between principal investigators, sponsors, and study participants for seamless trial execution.
- Coordinated and monitored clinical trial activities to support timely and accurate completion of studies.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, leading to successful trial audits.
- Developed training materials for new staff members, enhancing team competence and efficiency in clinical trial operations.
- Streamlined process for serious adverse event reporting, enhancing safety monitoring efforts.
- Complied with research protocols by providing ongoing quality control audits.
Site Supervisor, LPN
Centerplace Health
01.2024 - Current
- Administered ,directed, and coordinated activities of the clinic
- Provide thorough supervision for day-to-day operations of the facility in accordance to policies
- Actively maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations such as OSHA, HIPAA, and biohazard training
- Jumped in to fill in staff gaps when necessary working both front office and back office
- Regularly evaluate employee performance, provide feedback and assist in coaching and disciplining staff as needed
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to proactively address potential issues, maintaining project timelines.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
LPN
The Sheridan At Lakewood Ranch
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinated overall wellness services for residents, including medication administrations, ordering and setting up treatments, performing evaluations and triaging, skin assessments
- I monitored and cared for residents while maintaining open and strong communication with physicians and other care team members
- Ensure proper work flow and delegation with CNAs
- Participated in creating and implementing individual care plans for patients, and addressed family concerns in a caring and understanding manner
- Documented properly in paper and EHR/EMRs, and created incident reports when needed
- Provided patient education
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN
BradenRiver Rehab
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Alerted physician of any change in condition in patients
- Coordinated with various staff members to customize care plans for patients
- Supervised support staff to ensure the highest level of patient care and satisfaction
- Transferred patients from various positions
- Provided wound care and various other forms of treatments such as trach and peg tube care, starting IVs as per physicians orders
- Provided new admission evaluations and educated patients at time of discharge on various topics such as medication administration, diabetes, hypertensive, and wound care
LPN
Florida Cancer Specialist
02.2022 - 01.2023
- At Florida cancer I have become experienced with using Onco EMR SYSTEM, triaging patient messages, and refilling prescriptions for patients
- I have also worked doing insurance prior authorizations and appeals for medications
- I have become proficient with medicare guidelines and preventative measures
- Working in both of these I have become skilled in EKGs, CLIA waived testing, assisting in procedures, administering injections, starting IV lines using phlebotomy to complete in-office venipunctures on patients and giving patient care and satisfaction
- Working fast and friendly
Medical Assistant, Back Office Supervisor
Ellenton Urgent Care
01.2020 - 02.2022
- I worked as a Medical Assistant at Ellenton Urgent care
- I did both Front office and back office duties
- Working up front I take care of registering patients, triaging, efficiently, friendly, caring, and answering phones, sending and receiving faxes, while making sure that we adhere to HIPAA
- I also did a monthly medication inventory for my office
- In the back office, I was tasked to triage patients, give reports to my doctors, take care of triage phone calls, medication refills, I do CLIA waived testing, venipunctures, and EKGs
- I have experience dressing wounds and starting IV LINES
- I have worked closely with the pandemic of Covid 19
- I think this has reestablished my ability to work through trying times, under pressure, remain flexible and prove that I love the medical field and could not picture myself anywhere else
- I maintained inventory, ensured all proper staffing, and maintained proper records and bookkeeping of federal and state laws, trained all new clinical staff
Medical Assistant, Back office Lead
Lakewood Ranch Primary care associates
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Working as back office supervisor and Medical Assistant, I roomed with all patients, while ensuring a quick and positive experience for both patient and physician
- Providing medication refills
- I performed all CLIA waived testing and performed procedures like venipunctures, Electrocardiograms, ear lavages, skin staple/and stitches removal
- Working with geriatric 65 plus community I ensured HEDIS was being followed and helped patients set up various appointments, ensured charts were prepared efficiently and thoroughly for well adult exams, and preventative patient care was emphasized to every patient at every visit following HMO guidelines
- Helped patients when prior authorizations for procedures or medications were needed
- I ensured that hospital follow ups were scheduled promptly and patient education was provided for all supplies and medications they needed, provided diabetic and hypertensive education and worked closely with other staff to educate on hedis guidelines and implement corrective action plans when necessary
Medical Assistant
Sarasota OBGYN Associates
09.2017 - 01.2019
- While working at OBGYN associates, I roomed and triaged patients
- Performed CLIA waived testing
- Provided patient education on STD, Women's health, and prenatal care
- I assisted physicians in various procedures such as paps, IVF, colposcopies, and catheter placements and cystoscopies
- Helped various patients obtain prior authorizations for medications and breast pumps as needed
- Helped with phone calls and triaged patients
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Medical Assistant
Pinnacle Medical Group
01.2016 - 09.2017
- As a Medical Assistant at Pinnacle Medical Group I work on the computer on the Electronic Health Record system, triaging patient messages, and fixing up prescriptions for patients
- I have also worked doing insurance prior authorizations and appeals
- I worked in a gynecology office for about 5 months, later I worked in family practice
- Working in both of these I have become skilled in EKGs, CLIA waived testing, assisting in procedures, administering injections, providing medication refills and giving patient care and satisfaction
- Working fast and friendly
Education
Associates - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
01.2022
AA - nursing
State College of Florida
01.2019
High school or equivalent -
Manatee School For The Arts
Palmetto, FL01.2015
Skills
- Licensed practical nurse
- IV certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- CPR/BSL certified
- Good clinical practices
- Team collaboration
- Documentation management
- Leadership skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
Orlando Clinical Research Center
04.2024 - Current
Site Supervisor, LPN
Centerplace Health
01.2024 - Current
LPN
The Sheridan At Lakewood Ranch
04.2023 - 12.2023
LPN
BradenRiver Rehab
01.2023 - 04.2023
LPN
Florida Cancer Specialist
02.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant, Back Office Supervisor
Ellenton Urgent Care
01.2020 - 02.2022
Medical Assistant, Back office Lead
Lakewood Ranch Primary care associates
01.2019 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant
Sarasota OBGYN Associates
09.2017 - 01.2019
Medical Assistant
Pinnacle Medical Group
01.2016 - 09.2017
AA - nursing
State College of Florida
High school or equivalent -
Manatee School For The Arts
Associates - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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