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
Kansas City, KS
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
Kansas City, MO
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
Davenport, IA
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
Davenport, IA
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