Natalie Alvarado
Lutz,FL
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented nursing student with a passion for patient care and clinical skills experience. Proficient in communication, working in fast-paced environments, fostering teamwork, and having more than one year of clinical experience to enhance patient experiences and support healthcare teams. With educational grounding and practical healthcare experience, I am enthusiastic about leveraging my patient care skills, nursing education, and hands-on training to contribute effectively to patient health outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Retail Food Service Lead
Lucy's Homemade Ice Cream
Haines City, Florida
03.2024 - Current
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Conducted onboarding sessions to orientate new staff members about company policies and procedures.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Medical Receptionist
Florida Medical Clinic
Carrollwood, Florida
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records system.
- Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure smooth patient flow throughout clinic visits.
- Answered multi-line phone system, addressing inquiries and directing calls promptly.
- Verified insurance information and updated patient records accurately.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed the daily calendar for physicians.
- Maintained accurate patient information in electronic medical records systems.
Unlicensed Optician/Sales Associate
Americas Best Contacts and Eyeglasses
Apopka, FL
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Educated customers on proper eyewear care and maintenance procedures.
- Scheduled appointments, verified insurance coverage, maintained accurate patient records and assisted with preliminary testing.
- Provided information on lens types, frame styles and materials, lens coatings, and accessories.
- Collected customer measurements such as bridge, eye size, temple length, segment heights, vertex distance, and pupillary distance.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions in computer system.
- Performed basic vision screenings to determine patient's prescription needs.
- Collaborated with optometrists to support patient treatment plans effectively, to ensure accurate patient prescriptions and orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2026
Skills
- Bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English
- High-stress, fast-paced environments
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work directly with patients, families, and doctors
- Can navigate electronic health records (EHR)
- Critical thinking and observation
- Medical terminology
- Head-to-toe and focused patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Intake and output measurements
- Hygiene care and ADL assistance
Clinical Experience
Baycare Health System - St. Joseph's Hospital Tampa - Nursing Student
Medical-Surgical, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Pediatric Hematological and Oncology, Mother-Baby, High Risk Obstetric, and Critical Care Units
Tampa, Florida • 01/2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient care under supervision of registered nurses.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records using electronic systems.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate according to established protocols.
- Prepared medications for administration by reading physicians' orders accurately and following established procedures for administration of drugs safely.
- Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
HCA Largo Medical Center - Nursing Student
Medical Surgical, Emergency Department, and Geriatric Psychiatric Units
Largo, Florida • 08/2024 - 05/2025
- Supported nursing staff during procedures by preparing equipment and supplies.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to promote patient engagement and recovery.
- Documented patient progress and communicated findings to nursing staff.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while caring for patients in a residential setting.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
References
- Brian Honorato, (407) 274-3467, Owner, General Manager, Lucy's Homemade Ice Cream
- Fabiola Coulibaly, (407) 493-2996, General Manager, America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses
- Ana Maria Jarque, (321) 603-7187, Assistant General Manager, America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses
- Shannon Gray, (813) 388-6855, Allergy Supervisor, Florida Medical Clinic
Timeline
Retail Food Service Lead
Lucy's Homemade Ice Cream
03.2024 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Florida Medical Clinic
10.2023 - 12.2023
Unlicensed Optician/Sales Associate
Americas Best Contacts and Eyeglasses
09.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida