Benjamin Alvarado, Jr.
San Diego
Summary
Adept at prioritizing and managing deadlines, I bring a proven track record of enhancing patient care and satisfaction across various roles, notably at Sharp Rees Stealy. My fluency in Spanish and strong clinical judgment have significantly improved patient outcomes and service quality, embodying a highly reliable work ethic and professional bedside manners.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sharp Rees Stealy
12.2018 - 10.2024
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering injections, processing POC testing, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds
- Responsible for primary care and medication management
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards
Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Diego Comprehensive Pain Management Center
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Facilitated timely check-in by greeting visitors and establishing the purpose of their visit
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
Assistant Charge Nurse
Grossmont Spring Valley Family Health Center
05.2015 - 04.2018
- Responsible for managing a team of 8 Medical Assistants and ensuring the efficiency of the clinic flow and provider productivity in a busy medical facility that provides care to over 100-120 patients daily
- Collaborates and provides clinical support with interdisciplinary care teams and ancillary services, including Physicians, Patients Service Representatives, Medical Assistance, Behavioral Heath, etc
- Creates and revises the monthly clinic schedule as needed to confirm personnel coverage and to ensure required task are completed to stay in compliance with the Joint Commission and other accrediting agencies
- Consistently demonstrates exceptional service recovery skills, showing empathy and compassion to maintain positive relationships with patients
- Competent leader with the ability to always remain diplomatic and reasonable, while always ready to work alongside a Medical Assistant when short-staffed
Clinical Research Coordinator
San Diego Sexual Medicine
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Monitored patient reaction to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
Discharge Call Coordinator/ Licensed Vocational Nurse
Providence Tarzana Medical Center
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Managed care for patients by following up with them by phone call after being discharged and educating family as appropriate
- Prepared reports on a monthly basis and presented departmental performance
- Provided effective counseling in heath maintenance and disease management after discharged from hospital
- Initiated hospital-wide study to identify areas for process improvement
Emergency Department Licensed Vocational Nurse
Centinela Hospital Medical Center Emergency Room
12.2004 - 04.2012
Education
Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Concorde Career College
San Diego, CA1997
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adept at prioritizing/ managing deadlines
- Highly reliable with a strong work ethic
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV and venipuncture expert
- Professional bedside manners
- Patient evaluation/ intervention
- Fluent in Spanish
- Positive and friendly attitude
- Highly dependable
- Great at educating others
- Excellent customer service skills
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- Knowledgeable in JCAHO, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal managed care requirements
Certification
- Licensed by the California State Board of Vocational Nursing since 1999, License #VN 187608
- Certified by the State of California in Intravenous Therapy
- BLS Certified by the American Heart Association
- ACLS Certified by the American Heart Association
Accomplishments
- Employee Of The the Year: Centinela Medical Center 2011
- Guardian Angel Award Sharp Rees-Stealy 2023
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sharp Rees Stealy
12.2018 - 10.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Diego Comprehensive Pain Management Center
06.2018 - 10.2018
Assistant Charge Nurse
Grossmont Spring Valley Family Health Center
05.2015 - 04.2018
Clinical Research Coordinator
San Diego Sexual Medicine
08.2014 - 03.2015
Discharge Call Coordinator/ Licensed Vocational Nurse
Providence Tarzana Medical Center
07.2012 - 04.2014
Emergency Department Licensed Vocational Nurse
Centinela Hospital Medical Center Emergency Room
12.2004 - 04.2012
Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Concorde Career College
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