Tisha Alvarez
Wichita,KS
Summary
Detail-oriented, critical care RN with 7 years of experience in a broad range of ICU specialties. Highly committed to quality patient care as well as patient education and advocacy. Adept at working effectively and always willing to promote and encourage strong teamwork among peers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN RN, Pre-Op/PACU
Kansas Medical Center
Andover, KS
01.2024 - Current
- Provided pre-operative care to patients by conducting patient assessments, obtaining vital signs and medical histories.
- Assessed patients' post-operative physical condition, including vital signs and oxygen saturation levels.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
Travel RN
Cell Staff
Tampa, FL
03.2023 - 01.2024
- 12/23-01/24: MICU, St. John-Jane Phillips- Bartlesville, OK
- 02/23-11/23: Burn ICU, Via Christi- St. Francis- Wichita, KS
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
09.2020 - 02.2023
- 09/22-02/23: Burn ICU, Research Medical Center- Kansas City, MO
- 05/22-08/22: MICU, Southeast Health Medical Center- Dothan, AL
- 04/21-05/22: Burn ICU, Via Christi St. Francis- Wichita, KS
- 09/20-03/21: COVID ICU, OSU Medical Center- Tulsa, OK
Travel RN
Favorite Health Staffing
Overland Park, KS
02.2020 - 09.2020
- 02/20-09/20: PCU, Haysmed University of KS- Hays, KS
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
11.2019 - 02.2020
- 11/19-2/20: PCU, HaysMed University of KS- Hays, KS
Staff RN, CCU
Wesley Medical Center HCA
Wichita, KS
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the Cardiac Care Unit.
- Assessed and monitored patient's condition, vital signs and response to treatments.
- Administered medications, IV fluids, blood products and other treatments as prescribed by physicians.
RN/Nurse Tech
Newton Medical Center
Newton, KS
01.2017 - 02.2019
- 01/18-02/19: Med/Surg & ICU, PRN RN
- 01/17-01/18: Med/Surg & ICU, Student Nurse Tech
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Butler Community College
Eldorado, TX12-2017
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Chest Tube Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Central Line Management
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medical Supply Management
- Time management abilities
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Patient Education
- Accurate Documentation
- Fluid Resuscitation
- Psychosocial Support
- Thermal Burn Care
- Skin graft care
- Burn Dressing
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Shock Symptom Identification
Timeline
PRN RN, Pre-Op/PACU
Kansas Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Travel RN
Cell Staff
03.2023 - 01.2024
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
09.2020 - 02.2023
Travel RN
Favorite Health Staffing
02.2020 - 09.2020
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
11.2019 - 02.2020
Staff RN, CCU
Wesley Medical Center HCA
01.2018 - 11.2019
RN/Nurse Tech
Newton Medical Center
01.2017 - 02.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Butler Community College
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