MARY F. ALVAREZ

*** ****** **** **** ******** Beach, Va. 23452

Phone: 757-***-****

ady75z@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Accomplished and energetic LPN with a solid history of achievement in Nursing. Motivated

leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include

excellent communication and time management skills.

SKILLS:

Monitoring Time Management

Computers and Electronics Critical Thinking

Active Listening Education and Training

Customer and Personal Service Decision Making

Complex Problem Solving Active Learning

Education and Training

EXPERIENCE:

Director of Nursing Dec. 2017 – Present

Crossroads Treatment Center

Administer Medications to patients and observe for any S/S of A/R or impairment

Maintain medication (Methadone) and nursing supply inventories.

Conduct observed and non observed drug screens, obtain labs as required per policy, administer TB injections as required., vitals signs,

sobriety testing, pregnancy testing.

Maintain all paperwork required for regulatory agency, participated in CARF Audit and obtained 3 year license for

Crossroads Treatment Center.

Responsible for all new patient intakes, annual physicals, and monthly physician appointments

Under the Supervision of Medical Director, Prepares all patient orders, Dose changes, diagnosis requests,

and any lab requests that can not be performed in clinic.

Assist with Checking in Patient, answer any questions they may have regarding balance or charges.

Prepare and monitor Coordination of Care with other Physicians as needed.

Communicate with patients regarding any questions or concerns they may have and assist them for any other services they may need.

Nurse I Feb 2017 – Dec. 2018

Medical Temporaries (City of Virginia Beach Behavioral Management)

Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word

processing.

Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and

amounts on patients' charts.

Observe patients with profound intellectual disabilities,

charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.

Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood

pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing

with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.

Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood

pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care,

and implement interventions.

Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.

Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices

or clinics.

Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.

Provide medical treatment or personal care to patients in private home settings, such

as cooking, keeping rooms orderly, seeing that patients are comfortable and in good spirits, or instructing family members in simple nursing tasks.

Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team

members as necessary.

Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.

Health Care Coordinator Feb 2016 -Oct 2016

Greenfield Senior Living

Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical,

service, maintenance, and other personnel.

Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department

heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.

Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk

management and to improve service utilization.

Plan, implement and administer programs and services in a health care or medical

facility, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical,

nursing and physical plant staff.

Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.

Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space

and equipment availability.

Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment

equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance

changes, and financing options.

Monitor the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure

effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and

services.

Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and

process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.

Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or

medical unit.

Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems,

respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and

plans, and promote health programs.

Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based

educational programs.

Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote

research, rehabilitation, and community health.

LPN Jun 2015 -Feb 2016

Carrington Place of Chesapeake

Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and

amounts on patients' charts.

Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.

Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood

pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing

with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.

Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.

Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.

Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood

pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care,

and implement interventions.

Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.

Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices

or clinics.

Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.

Provide medical treatment or personal care to patients in private home settings, such

as cooking, keeping rooms orderly, seeing that patients are comfortable and in good

spirits, or instructing family members in simple nursing tasks.

Health Care Coordinator Mar 2014 -Apr 2015

Commonwealth Senior Living

Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical,

service, maintenance, and other personnel.

Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department

heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.

Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk

management and to improve service utilization.

Plan, implement and administer programs and services in a health care or medical

facility, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical,

nursing and physical plant staff.

Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.

Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space

and equipment availability.

Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment

equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance

changes, and financing options.

Monitor the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure

effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and

services.

Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and

process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.

Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units they manage.

Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation

plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.

Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure

emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Financial Aid Officer Aug. 2013- March 2014

Centura Corporate Office

Check loan agreements to ensure that they are complete and accurate, according to

policies.

Refer loans to loan committees for approval.

Approve loans within specified limits.

Submit applications to credit analysts for verification and recommendation.

Analyze applicants' financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine

feasibility of granting loans.

Interview applicants and request specified information for loan applications.

Establish payment priorities according to credit terms and interest rates to reduce

clients' overall costs.

Contact applicants or creditors to resolve questions about applications or to assist

with completion of paperwork.

Inform individuals and groups about the financial assistance available to college or

university students.

Financial Aid Officer Jun 2009 – July 2013

Wards Corner Beauty Academy

Check loan agreements to ensure that they are complete and accurate, according to

policies.

Refer loans to loan committees for approval.

Approve loans within specified limits.

Submit applications to credit analysts for verification and recommendation.

Analyze applicants' financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine

feasibility of granting loans.

Interview applicants and request specified information for loan applications.

Establish payment priorities according to credit terms and interest rates to reduce

clients' overall costs.

Contact applicants or creditors to resolve questions about applications or to assist

with completion of paperwork.

Inform individuals and groups about the financial assistance available to college or

university students.

Property Manager Mar 2005 -Mar 2009

Eagle Management LLC

Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and

provide information about local areas.

Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of

insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.

Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs

or maintenance.

Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners.

Investigate complaints, disturbances and violations and resolve problems following

management rules and regulations.

Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of

commercial, industrial, or residential properties.

Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or

construction projects for commercial or residential properties.

Maintain records of sales, rental or usage activity, special permits issued,

maintenance and operating costs, or property availability.

Negotiate the sale, lease, or development of property and complete or review

appropriate documents and forms.

EDUCATION:

LPN : Nursing June 2012

ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA

High School Diploma : General June 1989

Mechanicville High School Mechanicville, NY

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