Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Zarith Alvarado

Lompoc,CA

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
  • Administered emergency care to patients in critical conditions, ensuring timely interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for necessary adjustments in treatment.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and post-discharge care instructions.

Flight Nurse

CALSTAR

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Ronald Reagan HospitalUCLA

Nurse Supervisor

Lompoc Skilled And Nursing Rehabilitation
Lompoc
10.2024 - 12.2025
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
  • Coordinated patient care plans, optimizing resource allocation for improved outcomes.
  • Mentored junior nurses, enhancing team performance and skill development.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives that streamlined operations and increased efficiency.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Dignity Health
San Luis Obispo, CA
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conducted regular audits of patient records to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations.

House Supervisor

Lompoc Healthcare District
Lompoc, CA
09.2019 - 05.2023
  • Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Coordinated staff schedules to optimize patient care and resource allocation.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Led training sessions for new staff on protocols and best practices.
  • Served as a liaison between administration and clinical staff, facilitating open communication channels for policy updates and concerns.
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members, fostering more collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Facilitated team meetings to discuss patient care plans, resulting in more cohesive and effective care strategies.

Case Management RN

Dignity Health
Santa Maria, CA
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Delivered patient-centered care by assessing and monitoring vital signs and health status.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment options.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Dignity Health
Santa Maria, CA
10.2015 - 01.2019
  • Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.
  • Facilitated training sessions on best practices in infection control for nursing staff.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

UCLA Health
Westwood, CA
09.2014 - 10.2015
  • Administered critical medications and treatments in high-pressure environments.
  • Monitored patient vitals using advanced telemetry systems for immediate response.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
  • Educated patients and families about treatment protocols and recovery processes.

Nurse Educator

Sansum Clinic
Santa Barbara, CA
07.2011 - 08.2014
  • Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in critical care management.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
  • Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.

Stroke Coordinator

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara,CA
01.2009 - 04.2014

Facilitate Stroke Program Meetings

Educate Staff, all ancillary departments, and physicians on current stroke certification

Collaborate with all interdisciplinary team members.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA
05.2003

Skills

  • Collaborates with disciplinary team including, nursing, Physicians, and all other team members
  • Patient assessments
  • Team leader
  • Is a team player
  • Patient Centered

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS

Timeline

Nurse Supervisor

Lompoc Skilled And Nursing Rehabilitation
10.2024 - 12.2025

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Dignity Health
10.2023 - 05.2024

House Supervisor

Lompoc Healthcare District
09.2019 - 05.2023

Case Management RN

Dignity Health
01.2019 - 05.2019

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Dignity Health
10.2015 - 01.2019

Critical Care Registered Nurse

UCLA Health
09.2014 - 10.2015

Nurse Educator

Sansum Clinic
07.2011 - 08.2014

Stroke Coordinator

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
01.2009 - 04.2014

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Flight Nurse

CALSTAR

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Ronald Reagan HospitalUCLA

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mount Saint Mary's University
Zarith Alvarado