Vanesa Alvarez
Freeport,NY
Summary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) healthcare professional with experience as a dialysis center clerk and a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Strong background in patient coordination, medical documentation, and supporting clinical teams in fast-paced environments. Prepared to transition into an LPN role, combining hands-on clinical training with administrative expertise to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Clerk / Medical Clerk – Dialysis Center
Nassau University Medical Center Outpatient Dialysis
Uniondale, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinate patient scheduling for dialysis treatments, improving workflow and reducing delays.
- Act as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare staff, delivering clear and compassionate communication.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality standards.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
- Facilitated communication between patients, healthcare providers, and administrative staff.
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
- Arranged patient transportations.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Vocational Education And Extented Board (VEEB)
Hicksville, NY08-2024
Skills
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Patient Coordination & Scheduling
- Patient Communication & Education
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Team Collaboration
- Preparing charts
- HIPAA compliance
Languages
English
Spanish
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), State of NY
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR Certified
Clinical Training (LPN Program)
- Completed clinical rotations in medical-surgical, long-term care, and outpatient settings
- Performed vital signs monitoring, basic patient care, wound care, and medication administration
- Assisted with patient assessments and collaborated with RNs and physicians
- Applied infection control and patient safety protocols in clinical settings
Timeline
Unit Clerk / Medical Clerk – Dialysis Center
Nassau University Medical Center Outpatient Dialysis
10.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Vocational Education And Extented Board (VEEB)