Yvette Alaniz

Monitored and enforced compliance with stroke quality standards to maintain operational integrity.

Assisted in conducting chart audits to ensure accuracy and compliance. Supported team members in identifying areas for chart improvement. Participated in the review of chart abstractions to enhance overall quality.

Assisted in organizing and maintaining data records. Supported teams in executing data management tasks efficiently. Facilitated data entry and retrieval processes.

Provided support for data review processes to enhance overall quality standards.

Assisted in gathering and organizing project data for reporting purposes. Supported team members in compiling necessary information for accurate reporting. Facilitated communication between departments to streamline reporting processes.

• Conducted on-site surveys for JCT to gather essential data and insights.

Supported education initiatives for physicians, nurses, and advanced practice nurses. Assisted in the training of healthcare professionals across various disciplines. Facilitated learning sessions aimed at enhancing medical knowledge.

Streamlined processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Spearheaded community outreach initiatives and patient advocacy efforts, enhancing staff and physician education.

Utilized data insights to enhance strategic planning and operational efficiency.

Contributed to research and development efforts aimed at enhancing product offerings.

Promote the facility, mission vision, and values by effectively communicating them to others. consider submission, visions and values and development services standards and practices.

assists with the management and development of the quality metric monitoring required to achieve and maintain certification which includes but is not limited to all data elements by four certification by the joint commission such as data elements for 1. compliance monitoring for the joint commission TJC comprehensive Stroke center primary and CSS Core Measures and requirements number 2. centers for Medicare and Medicaid service services CMS quality reporting requirements metrics number 3. American Heart Association get with a guidelines quality measures and 4. internal quality improvement data for initiative such as stroke arrival process matrix as well as as patient satisfaction clinical outcomes safety efficiency metrics and data, activity, data, and other data as requested

• Maintained accurate and timely documentation in electronic health record systems for compliance and continuity of care.

Oversaw staffing logistics between ICU units, ensuring adequate coverage and resource allocation for critical patient needs.

Oversaw supply and equipment readiness to support optimal operations in all ICU departments.

Spearheaded recruitment and onboarding of qualified candidates to elevate team performance.

Managed staff scheduling for nurses, CNAs, and unit clerks to ensure optimal coverage and operational efficiency.

Administered disciplinary procedures to enforce workplace standards and enhance accountability.

Facilitated service recovery initiatives by providing comprehensive support to patients and families.

Evaluated charts to identify and implement efficient processes.

Assisted in managing timekeeping and payroll processes. Supported accurate recording of employee hours and payroll activities. Helped maintain compliance with payroll policies and deadlines.

Conducted educational and meeting sessions in cardiac ICU, surgical ICU, neuroscience ICU, step-down unit, and hemodialysis. Facilitated training and informational meetings across various critical care units, including cardiac ICU and surgical ICU. Supported knowledge-sharing initiatives in multiple medical units such as neuroscience ICU and hemodialysis.

• Administered critical medications and monitored patient responses in high-acuity settings.
• Led initiatives to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Mentored junior nurses on advanced clinical skills and critical thinking strategies.
• Utilized advanced monitoring systems to track vital signs and detect potential complications early.
• Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
• Precepted nurses in the Cardiac ICU, Medical ( Now Surgical Trauma ICU), Neuroscience ICU and Stepdown Unit.
• Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
• worked during COVID period -maintaining employment in this facility
• Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
• Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in Cardiac ICU to deliver comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill patients.

Monitored and assessed patients in Medical ICU and Neuro ICU, implementing care plans to address complex medical needs.

• Evaluated patient conditions, identifying changes that required immediate intervention or escalation.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
• Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
• Assessed and documented changes in patients' condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
• Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Administered critical medications and monitored patient responses in high-acuity settings.
• Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.

• Administered advanced life support measures to stabilize patients during transport.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient care transitions.
• Mentored junior EMTs in best practices and emergency protocols for improved service delivery.
• Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, treatments provided, and transportation information for each call attended to.
• Collaborated with emergency response teams to provide critical support during Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana.
• Provided life-saving interventions such as advanced airway management, medication administration, and cardiac monitoring during critical emergencies.

now University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley