Misty Alvarez

Experienced in emergency and trauma care with strong skills in rapid patient assessment and triage. Demonstrates advanced critical thinking and clinical decision-making in high-acuity environments. Proficient in cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation, IV insertion, blood draws, and medication administration. Skilled in managing Code Blue and rapid response situations, trauma stabilization, and early recognition and treatment of sepsis. Competent in airway management, oxygen therapy, basic ventilator support, wound care, splinting, and stroke assessment using NIHSS. Provides effective patient and family education; utilizes de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques, and maintains strict adherence to infection control and isolation precautions. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and document accurately in electronic medical records.

Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures while supporting the care of critically ill patients. Obtained and documented vital signs and applied monitoring equipment including oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure devices. Safely transported patients throughout the facility by wheelchair and gurney. Maintained compliance with hospital policies as well as local, state, and federal regulations. Continuously monitored patient conditions and promptly reported changes to nurses and providers.