MARIA ELENA ALVAREZ, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

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OBJECTIVE

Pursuing a PRN Family Nurse Practitioner position in a primary care setting. Available to start in October 2020.

EDUCATION

University of California, Los Angeles

Master of Science, Nursing June 2009

Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science, Nursing May 2004

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure-Family Nursing

State of Texas; current through August 31st, 2022, #AP119117

State of California; current through September 30th, 2020 #19216

Registered nurse licensure

State of Texas; current through August 31st, 2020, #782925

State of California; current through September 30th, 2020 #647659

Certifications

ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner; current through January 2025, #200-***-****

American Heart Association BLS Certified; current through May 2022

Skills & Languages

●Bilingual-English & Spanish, fluent

●EMR, Computer & tablet proficient- Several years of experience with electronic health records including ECW, EPIC, private EMR programs, knowledge of various software programs such as Microsoft Word, G-suite, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.

●Multitasking-able to multitask efficiently between E-charting and assessing patients.

●Great bedside manner and interpersonal skills; able to develop and maintain effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the public.

●Able to lift up to 50lbs.

AWARDS

CaLMA Scholarship Award Spring 2008, Fall 2008

UCLA Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship Scholarship 2007

Cedars-Sinai 3SW Unit Nurse of the year 2007

NURSING WORK EXPERIENCE

Healthstat, LLC, Goodyear Chemical Plant, Houston & Bayport, TX

Family Nurse Practitioner/Clinic Manager October 2019-Present

●Occupational Medicine Clinic at Goodyear Chemical Plant in Houston, TX caring for employees in Houston & Bayport, TX chemical plants.

●Emphasis on occupational medicine, health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment of acute workplace injuries.

●Treat a population of approximately 300 employees consisting of women and men from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

●Telephonic, Virtual and in person clinical visits performed.

●Perform annual chemical worker surveillance exams as well as biometric screenings.

●Interpret diagnostic studies and laboratory tests.

●Perform phlebotomy, and administer injections and ppd skin tests.

●Provide healthcare to patients through detailed health history, conducting physical exams, and formulating plans and interventions based on subjective and objective data collected.

●Exercise autonomy in decision making, working independently to provide medical treatment, follow up management and patient education and counseling.

●Coordinate with employee’s primary care providers to establish and carry out treatment plans.

●Publish healthcare articles in Goodyear Chemical Plant Newsletter and create and promote healthcare promotion events for employees..

●Work with an interdisciplinary team including safety, human resources, management to provide a safe and healthy workplace.

●Serve as manager to Good Life Health Center staff consisting of medical assistants, nursing staff providing leadership role in patient care, and educating and coordinating staff to improve patient care.

Walgreens Healthcare Clinic, Humble & Deer Park, TX

Family Nurse Practitioner February 2015-October 2019

●Convenience Care Clinic with emphasis on acute primary care, health promotion, disease prevention, and health maintenance, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illness.

●Provided healthcare independently as sole provider to patients throughout the lifespan, from 18 months through geriatric age, and from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

●Performed administrative, school, and sport physicals for adults and children as well as biometric screenings for contracted employers.

●Interpreted diagnostic studies and laboratory tests, as well as performed dermatological procedures such as acrochordon & wart removal.

●Performed phlebotomy, administered injections and ppd skin tests.

●Provided healthcare to patients through detailed health history, conducting physical exams, and formulating plans and interventions based on subjective and objective data collected.

●Exercised autonomy in decision making, working independently to provide medical treatment, follow up management and patient education and counseling.

●Metrics driven to reach goals of productivity, patient satisfaction, and quality care.

Advance Health, Houston, TX

Family Nurse Practitioner July 2014-December 2014

●Nurse practitioner managed company conducting health assessments and care coordination for Medicare beneficiaries of major insurance companies including Aetna, Amerigroup, and Well Point.

●Worked as an independent contractor, performing in home health risk assessments for Amerigroup and Aetna Medicare beneficiaries.

●Performed in-home health risk assessments which consisted of detailed history and physical assessment of adult patients ranging from 23-94 years old, and developed treatment plans based on their medical needs.

●Based on assessment of patients, treatment plans created, and coordination with their pcp and specialists to carry out treatment plans.

El Centro de Corazón - Eastwood Clinic

Family Nurse Practitioner July 2013-February 2015

●Community Clinic with emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illness.

●Treated patients, as part of an interdisciplinary team, age 12 months to geriatric age, with acute and chronic illnesses such as respiratory and dermatological problems, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.

●Provided culturally sensitive care in an advanced practice nursing role to a diverse population of patients. including Low-income and underserved Hispanic, African-American, Asian, and Caucasian communities.

●Performed patient assessments through taking thorough health histories, conducting physical exams and formulating plans and interventions based on subjective and objective data collected.

●Provided family planning services, women’s health services, and performed gynecologic exams.

●Interpreted diagnostic studies and laboratory tests, as well as performed procedures such as suture removal, acrochordon removal, nail removal, and other minor dermatological procedures.

●Exercised autonomy in clinical decision making, working independently to provide medical treatment and providing patient education.

●Documented patient visits through the use of electronic medical records in EPIC software.

CVS MinuteClinic, Houston, TX

Family Nurse Practitioner November 2010-June 2013

●Convenience Care Clinic with emphasis on acute primary care, health promotion, disease prevention, and health maintenance, and the diagnosis and management of acute illness.

●Provided healthcare, as an independent sole provider, to patients throughout the lifespan, from 18 months through geriatric age, and from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

●Performed administrative, school, and sport physicals for adults and children including DOT physicals.

●Performed patient assessments through taking thorough health histories, conducting physical exams and formulating plans and interventions based on subjective and objective data collected.

●Interpreted diagnostic studies and laboratory tests, as well as performed minor dermatological, and eye & ear procedures.

●Exercised autonomy in clinical decision making, provided patient education and counseling.

●Documented patient visits through the use of electronic medical records.

Clinica Sierra Vista, Fresno, CA

Family Nurse Practitioner September 2009-September 2010

●Community Clinic with emphasis on health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illness

●Managed patients with acute and chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia

●Provided culturally sensitive care in advanced practice nursing role to a diverse population of patients including Low-income and underserved Hispanic, African-American, Asian, and Caucasian community

●Provided family planning services, women’s health, and performed gynecologic exams funded through state programs such as Family Pact and CDP, and national programs such as Medic-aid.

●Performed physical exams, health histories and formulated assessments and plans based on subjective and objective patient data collected

●Interpreted diagnostic studies and laboratory tests, as well as performed procedures under consultation and supervision of a family practice physician

●Exercised autonomy in clinical decision making, provided patient education and counseling.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Nurse II: Gynecology-Oncology & Medical/Surgical Unit September 2004-2009

●Provided nursing care for gynecology-oncology and medical/surgical patients in a large 800 bed hospital.

●Administered chemotherapy infusions as a certified chemotherapy provider to oncology patients.

●Formulated nursing care plans for patients based upon medical history and orders, nursing assessment, and knowledge of short and long-term patient care needs.

●Applied knowledge of nursing skills, including PICC line care and maintenance, venipuncture

skills, intravenous therapy administration and wound care.

●Participated in patient care improvement projects under the Transforming Care At The Bedside (TCAB) Program developed by nurses across the nation as well as the nursing staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

●Awarded “3SW Nurse of the Year” in 2007 for achievements in Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organization Mock Survey, peer nurse and patient evaluations, and dedication to patient care.

●Resource for nursing co-workers and preceptor for Student Nurses from Santa Monica College.

Cleaver Family Wellness Clinic, El Monte, CA

Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner August 2009-September 2009

●Provided healthcare in an underserved community as an advanced practice nurse serving patients across the life continuum from infants to geriatric.

●Healthcare practice emphasis on health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.

●Performed physical exams, health histories and formulated assessments and plans based on subjective and objective patient data collected.

●Interpreted diagnostic studies and laboratory tests, as well as performed procedures under consultation and supervision of a family practice physician.

●Exercised autonomy in clinical decision making, provided patient education and counseling.

Family nurse practitioner student Clinical Experience

Cleaver Family Wellness Clinic April 2008-June2009

Family Primary Care

Clinical Preceptor: Dr. Ignacio de Artola, MD

●Family practice with emphasis on health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases

●Managed patients with acute and chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia

●Provided primary care to patients across the life continuum including infants, children, adolescents, and adults in a small community clinic setting serving an underserved population in El Monte, CA.

Women’s Clinic April 2009-June 2009

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Clinical Preceptor: Kendra Budka, MSN, WHNP

●Provided prenatal and postpartum care to a mostly low-income patient population of Hispanic, African-American, and Caucasian women of childbearing age

●Performed well women exams, STD screening, and Ob/Gyn related clinical practice under preceptorship of a certified women’s health nurse practitioner

●Provided culturally sensitive care in advanced practice nursing role and able to communicate with Spanish speaking patients seen during the clinical rotation

Veteran’s Admin. Medical Center Spinal Cord Injury Urgent Care Clinic April 2009-June 2009

Urgent Care

Clinical Preceptor: Marla Weiss, MSN, FNP

●Provided urgent care services to a specialty patient population of spinal cord injury (SCI) patients at the SCI clinic through the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Long Beach, CA

●Engaged in advanced practice nursing role, collecting history and performing physical assessments on male and female adult and geriatric spinal cord injury patients

●Participated in presentation of patient clinical cases in interdisciplinary meetings with an array of disciplines including physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, kinesiology, and case management

MEMBERSHIPS

Texas Nurse Practitioners

American Nurses Association

National Association of Hispanic Nurses

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

References

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