DIANA B. ALVAREZ FUENTES
*** *** **., ********, ** 13203, (C) 315-***-****, ******@***.***
LPN License No. 327162-01.
Professional Summary
Extremely organized bi-lingual LPN with New York and North Carolina licenses, an active CCHT certificate and two years of experience as a C.N.A. Able to work in outpatient and inpatient settings. Also, able to provide administrative support, such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, answering phone calls.
Work History
Quick Travel Staffing
DCI – Rubin Dialysis Center Saratoga Springs, NY
Traveler Dialysis Nurse 01/2022 to 04/2022
Checking patients' vital signs
Overseeing the dialysis treatment from start to finish, making sure patients are given the correct medications ordered by their doctors.
Evaluating patients' reaction to the dialysis treatment and medications.
Reviewing the patients' lab work and home medications
Make sure that all equipment’s are functional.
Operate all emergency equipment effectively in accordance with the standard operation procedures.
Educating patients about kidney disease, dialysis, infection prevention, diet, and exercise.
Quick Travel Staffing
DaVita Renal Center of Newton Newton, NJ
Traveler CCHT 09/2021 to 12/2021
Set up and monitor dialysis machines and systems
Receive patient into treatment area
Maintaining patient records
Monitoring patients before, during, and after dialysis
Educating patients about kidney disease, dialysis, infection prevention
Communicating with the patient care team.
Providing compassion and moral support.
Administer fluid therapy or other appropriate treatments as directed, document activity appropriately.
AHS Staffing
Renal STAT Rapid City, SD
Monument Health 12/2020 to 06/2021
Traveler Dialysis Nurse
Evaluating patient health.
Reviewing lab work.
Maintaining patient records.
Operating dialysis equipment.
Administering medications and treatment.
Monitoring patients before, during, and after dialysis.
Educating patients about kidney disease, dialysis, infection prevention, diet, and exercise.
Evaluating patients' reaction to the dialysis treatment and medications.
Reviewing the patients' lab work, home medications and activities.
Communicating with the patient care team.
Providing compassion and moral support.
Fresenius Syracuse, NY
Saint Joseph Hospital Dialysis Center 01/2017 – 11/2020
Dialysis Nurse
Checking patients' vital signs and talking with them to assess their condition.
Overseeing the dialysis treatment from start to finish, making sure patients are given the correct medications ordered by their doctors.
Evaluating patients' reaction to the dialysis treatment and medications.
Reviewing the patients' lab work, home medications and activities.
Supporting the entire care team in delivering quality care in a considerate, respectful manner.
Make sure that all equipment’s are functional.
Perform basic precautions to prevent any occurrence of infection to the punctured site.
Operate all emergency equipment effectively in accordance with the standard operation procedures.
James Square Health and Rehabilitation Centre Syracuse, NY
Certified Nursing Assistant 08/2014 – 12/2016
Giving complete and partial baths, positioning patients, giving enemas, making beds, ambulating, and feeding patients, taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and determining intake, output, and mass.
Assists with admission, transfer, and/or discharge of patients by transporting, lifting, and positioning patients while following necessary safety precautions.
Contributes to the development of the patient plan of care under direction of a Registered Nurse.
Communicates patient care information to other health care team members, including changes noted, by verbal report and/or documentation of patient care provided according to policy and procedure guidelines.
Provides emotional support to patients and families.
Assists in maintaining patient and unit area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.
Courtyard by Marriott Syracuse, NY
Supervisor at Housekeeping Department 04/2013- 08/2014
Directly supervised and coordinated work activities of cleaning personnel.
Scheduled employees and hours of operation.
Advised managers, desk clerks, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.
Oder supplies.
Training new housekeepers and the current personnel guiding them to reach our goals.
Education
Syracuse City Licensed Practical Nurse Program Syracuse, NY
LPN State Certification and License 2016
Iroquois Nursing Home Syracuse, NY
C.N.A. NY State Certification and License 2014
San Francisco University Quito, Ecuador
Recipient of Paralegal Degree 2004
Hospitality and Tourism School of Havana Havana, Cuba
Recipient of Hospitality and Tourism Degree 1998
Martires de Giron Medical School Havana, Cuba
Bachelor’s degree in Biological Process 1995
Additional Skills
BLS Active
Epic, Snappy and Chairside proficient
Fluent in Spanish
Expert cannulator
Team-oriented
Strong research skills
References
Wanda Manzueta RN Charge Nurse and Manager 518-***-****
Kenny Wise FA Davita Newton, NJ 973-***-****
Amelia Thompson CM Monument Health 605-***-****
Whitney Malik Nurse Educator Monument Health 605-***-****