Ricardo Alvarez
Victoria,TX
Summary
Adept RN Staff Nurse with a proven track record at Hendricks Regional Health Hospital, excelling in patient safety and care coordination. Skilled in medication and IV administration and demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment. Reduced medication errors significantly, showcasing strong delegation and motivation abilities. Committed to advancing health promotion and chronic disease management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
RN Staff Nurse
DeTar Hospital Navarro
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
CNA
Retama Manor Nursing Home
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Victoria College
Victoria, TX05.2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Infection Control
- Delegation and Motivation
- Patient Care
- Health Promotion
- Chronic Disease Management
- Accurate Documentation
- Vitals monitoring
Certification
- NIH, Apexinnovations - 10/24/2023
- PALS, American Heart Association - 10/05/2022
- ACLS, American Heart Association - 9/7/2022
- BLS, American Heart Association- 9/7/2022
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2024
RN Staff Nurse
DeTar Hospital Navarro
06.2021 - 07.2022
CNA
Retama Manor Nursing Home
09.2015 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Victoria College
- NIH, Apexinnovations - 10/24/2023
- PALS, American Heart Association - 10/05/2022
- ACLS, American Heart Association - 9/7/2022
- BLS, American Heart Association- 9/7/2022
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