Anitza Alvarado
Kansas City
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
The University of Kansas Health System
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians and residents during both vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections, by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to the mother in the immediate postpartum period.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, decreased fetal movement, or placental abnormalities.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Assisted anesthesia with the insertion of epidural blocks and monitored both maternal/fetal vital signs for potential complications.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Responded to emergency situations such as preterm labor, maternal hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, placental abruption, cord prolapse, and fetal distress.
Forensic Nurse Examiner
St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Contributed to positive patient experiences with sensitive bedside manner while maintaining professional boundaries as a Forensic Nurse Examiner.
- Conducted comprehensive medical evaluations to determine the extent of injuries sustained during traumatic events.
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough forensic examinations and providing essential medical treatment to victims of domestic/intimate partner violence, sexual assault, physical assault, human trafficking and gun violence.
- Acted as liaison between clients and other service providers, facilitating clear communication and collaboration among all parties involved in a case.
SANE Program Co-Coordinator
Genesis Health System
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Served as a liaison between survivors and various departments or entities involved in their case management process, ensuring effective communication and coordination of services.
- Participated in community outreach events to raise awareness about the organization''s services and build partnerships with local agencies such as law enforcement and victim advocacy centers.
- Delivered training programs to local organizations on topics related to sexual violence prevention and response tactics.
- Aided in training hospital employees in evidence collection related to sexual assault.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge by attending trainings, conferences, and workshops related to trauma-informed care and advocacy best practices.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Genesis Health System
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Consistently maintained composure under pressure while quickly assessing traumatic injuries and initiating life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Ambrose University
Davenport05-2022
Associate of Arts -
Black Hawk College
Moline05-2020
Skills
- Antepartum care
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
- Obstetric/Emergency triage
- EKG interpretation
- Ultrasound Guided IV insertion
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
The University of Kansas Health System
01.2024 - Current
Forensic Nurse Examiner
St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
11.2023 - 01.2024
SANE Program Co-Coordinator
Genesis Health System
03.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Genesis Health System
06.2022 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Ambrose University
Associate of Arts -
Black Hawk College
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