ALEXANDER FIUZA, PhD. Cell: 305-***-****

**** ** ** ******, ********* 7 Miami, FL 33133

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

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Marketing of Hospice Services to Case Managers in Hospitals, ALF’s, Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation Centers, Outpatient Centers, Clinics, Medical Offices, Wound Care Centers and General Community. Case Management of Patients Admitted to the Hospice Program. Counseling to Patients and Families dealing with a Terminal Illness. Creation of Multi-Cultural Awareness Programs for Interdisciplinary Teams. Coordination and Submission of GIP Facility Contracts. Education on the Hospice & Palliative Care Model to Providers and other Healthcare Professionals. Formation of Business Development Projects related to Hospice Care. Volunteer Committee Member at Large to the Alliance for Aging, Inc., University of Miami, ALS Division & Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation.

BRISTOL HOSPICE, -- Miami, FL

Hospice Liaison

2021- Present

Marketing of Matrix Services to Case Managers, in Hospitals, Nursing Home, Rehabilitation Centers, Urgent Care Centers and Specialty Physicians Practices and Wound Care Center. Case Management of Catastrophic Cases Work Comp. related. Creation of Business and Project Development for Project Development of Matrix for Market Expansion. MATRIX HOMECARE, LLC. – Coral Gables, FL

Director of Client Services

2009- 2018

Market Services to Case Managers, Nurse Managers, Physicians, Clinicians and other Healthcare Professionals in all types of Healthcare Settings, including Hospitals, Nursing Homes, ALF's, Physician Offices and other Healthcare Institutions Education and Training of Nurses, Home Health Aides, Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapists. Visiting of Patients in all types of Healthcare Settings to follow-up on admission and discharge. Also providing therapy to Caregiver's in Bilingual Support Groups. ANGEL HOME CARE SERVICES, INC. - Miami, FL

FL Director of Community Affairs & Case Manager

2008- 2009

Marketing of Hospice Services to Case Managers in Hospitals, ALF’s, Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation Centers, Outpatient Centers, Clinics, Medical Offices, Wound Care Centers and General Community. Case Management of Patients Admitted to the Hospice Program. Counseling to Patients and Families dealing with a Terminal Illness. Creation of Multi-Cultural Awareness Programs for Interdisciplinary Teams. Coordination and Submission of GIP Facility Contracts. Education on the Hospice & Palliative Care Model to Providers and other Healthcare Professionals. Formation of Business Development Projects related to Hospice Care. Volunteer Committee Member at Large to the Alliance for Aging, Inc., University of Miami, ALS Division & Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation.

COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE, an Amedisys Co. -- Miami, FL Hospice Liaison

2018- 2020

ALEXANDER FIUZA, PhD.

1998- 2008 CATHOLIC HOSPICE - Miami, FL

Director of Community Services/ Community Services Liaison Responsible for community outreach, fundraising, and general awareness of the hospice mission. Personally visited doctors, hospitals and nursing homes in the community to increase awareness of the hospice option and how it may benefit their patients. Served as an active member on Alliances and Coalitions dealing with Elder Affairs to promote well being and hospice services Have been featured in various newspaper and magazine articles discussing hospice, and have been instrumental in several Catholic Hospice patients being showcased on various television features, including a national news special.

1997-1998 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY - Miami, FL

Case Manager

Created an outreach program to benefit Alzheimer's patients in the community through the allotment of federal grant monies, raised $20K for the League Against Cancer, a fund-raiser in Dade County. Increased public awareness of community programs via radio and television programs.

1996-1997 AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION -Miami, FL Human Services Analyst

Administered and monitored the Medipass program for providers and recipients. Trained hospitals and other providers in the implementation of this program, Provided administrative as well as technical support.

1996-1996 MIAMI MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND SPACE TRANSIT PLANETARIUM - Miami, FL Assistant Director of Summer Camp

Assisted and created the policies and procedures for the 1996 summer camp session. Hired Dade County public school teachers. Monitored the overall performance of the recreational and youth program for the summer camp.

1991-1995 MIAMI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - Miami, FL

Legal Administrator

Presented Prima Facie oases based on discrimination, investigated incident reports and established E.E.O.C. guidelines for the Patient Financial Services Department; Created a Job Analysis System; Developed international programs for sick children in other countries; also worked in internal affairs dealing with the Hospital Administration. ALEXANDER FIUZA, PhD.

Education

KENNEDY WESTERN UNIVERSITY - Live Oaks, California

• PhD. in Clinical Psychology – 2005

SAINT THOMAS UNIVERSITY - Miami, Florida

• Master of Science in Management - 1995

• Master of Science in Public Management – 1995

SAINT THOMAS UNIVERSITY -- Miami, Florida

• Bachelor of Arts in Communications - 1990

• Specialized in Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, and Broadcast Journalism Minor in News Reporting and Humanities.

Special Skills

• Fluent in Spanish, with translation experience.

• Coordination of events fundraising and public relations.

• Knowledge of Lotus 123, MS Word, Excel, and Harvard Graphics. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• National American Society of Public Administrators.

• Academy of the National Honors Society of America.

• National Academy of Television, Arts and Sciences.

• Notary Public for the State of Florida.

REFERENCES

• Jorge Fernandez, C.E.O., ABC Medical Equipment, Inc. 305-***-****

• Rita Marin, P.A 305-***-****

• Zunilda Mederos, Professor, Florida International University. 305-***-****

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