Richard Alvarez
Sebring
Summary
To obtain a position at Peace River Center where I can intern under the guidance of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or physician on how to properly diagnose, treat, and deliver quality community mental health care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advent Health
09.2020 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting, and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advent Health
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Documented patient output and informed nurses of abnormal blood glucose levels and vital signs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Palms of Sebring
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar.
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Developed and actualized customer service initiatives to decrease wait times.
- Demonstrated items to customers and created customer awareness, interest and sales.
- Energized and motivated in performing sales floor activities including merchandising and selling.
Personal Assistant
Mercedes-Benz Of San Diego
06.2009 - 10.2014
- Checked in customers for service appointments.
- Issued rental vehicles.
- Performed complimentary vehicle alignments checks.
Education
Master of Science - APRN – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Nova Southeastern University
Miramar, FL12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL06.2020
Associate of Arts -
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL05.2020
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Professional bedside manner
- Direct Patient Care
- Precepting
- Observation
- Team player
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau international Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) Upsilon Chi Chapter
- Tau Sigma Academic Honor Society
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Shared Governance
Personal Information
Title: BSN, Registered Nurse
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advent Health
09.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advent Health
08.2017 - 09.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Palms of Sebring
03.2017 - 07.2018
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
01.2015 - 12.2016
Personal Assistant
Mercedes-Benz Of San Diego
06.2009 - 10.2014
Master of Science - APRN – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Florida State College
Associate of Arts -
South Florida State College