Ardo Alvarez Elizundia

Assessed new admissions skin condition upon arrival to the facility and treated skin abnormalities and problems. Developed and initiated treatment plans including wound staging according to current wound care protocols. Effectively administered wound care and dressing changes as ordered by the physician. Performed follow up wound care with local wound care centers to review treatment, progress and address concerns. Provided education to the patients and families about wounds, wound treatments, skincare post-rehabilitation, compliance, and preventative measures. Assessed and evaluated and managed patients with wounds caused by vascular, pressure, diabetic or surgical wounds. Provided direct patient care and manage care for draining wounds, fistulas, pressureulcers, and skin breakdowns. Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments, monitored results and document wound progress.

Designated to deliver quality care services to the elderly population while performing phlebotomy to patients and other routine blood drawing procedures. Performed blood collection process via venipuncture as well as adequately prepared patient for CT SCAN, and MRI contrasted procedures. Facilitated exceptional client care and clinical functions using solid Home Health RN expertise. Optimized patient satisfaction rate by providing excellent wound care services such as direct patient care and managed care for draining wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers, and skin breakdowns. Adhered strictly to all corporate healthcare policy and state and federal regulations in completing required forms and record documentation.

Provided exceptional cardiovascular specialized service support to young adults and the elderly within the operating room and intensive care unit. Worked as a principal cardiac surgeon and extensively as surgery first and second assistant, successfully conducting and providing assistance in surgeries respectfully.Facilitated skeletonized harvesting of both internal thoracic arteries and endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting. Utilizedmedi-stim TTFM flow and Vigileo while monitoring minimally invasive, sclerosis of micro & macro varices.

Improved positive outcomes by delivering quality care for critically-ill patients and maintained solid relationships with their families while facilitating swift response to emergencies with utmost professionalism and demeanor. Served as point of contact for scheduling patients’ appointments, evaluating physical needs, and notified care providers of changes in patients’ condition through tracking vital signs, symptoms, and test results in compliance with medical care standards. Worked as part of an interdisciplinary nursing team to coordinate meetings and discuss improvement initiatives for policies and procedures in adherence to safety procedures.