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Jennifer Silva-alvarez

@jennifersilva-alvare

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Compassionate RN with 16+ years in ICU and emergency care, focused on safe patient transitions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for part-time or per diem RN work, ideally including home health. I want roles where I can use strong assessment, triage, patient education, and safe care transitions—supporting patients with high-quality, compassionate communication.

I’m a compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with 16+ years of critical care experience, delivering exceptional patient outcomes in high-acuity settings. I’m especially drawn to part-time or per diem opportunities, including home health roles, where education and continuity of care make a measurable difference.

My background spans ICU, PACU, emergency care, and outpatient recovery, with strong skills in clinical assessment, triage, and care transitions. In fast-paced environments—including a Level 3 trauma and stroke-certified emergency department—I’ve built a reputation for rapid prioritization and calm, effective communication during crises.

I also bring a hands-on, patient-centered approach to post-operative recovery and discharge planning, including medication management and follow-up guidance. Whether working as a staff RN or through travel assignments across ICU settings, I consistently combine advanced monitoring and intervention with clear, supportive teaching—strengthened by experience with EHR documentation, telehealth, and remote patient monitoring.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Pre-Op and PACU RN

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St. Rose San Martin

Oct 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Provided comprehensive pre-op and PACU nursing care for outpatients, including monitoring and interventions during recovery from general, regional, and local anesthesia. Delivered patient and family discharge education to support safe transitions of care.

PACU Nursing Patient Monitoring Clinical Assessment Discharge Planning Patient Education Medication Management Transition Of Care

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Medical ICU RN

Current

St. Rose De Lima (Dignity Health)

Aug 2014 - Present (11 years 9 months)

Collaborated with intensivists to manage critically ill patients with advanced monitoring and interventions. Recognized and treated life-threatening arrhythmias and managed A-lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, and arterial blood gas analysis.

Arrhythmia Management A Line Management Swan Ganz Catheter Care ABG Analysis Critical Care Assessment

Emergency Room RN

St. Rose Sienna (Dignity Health)

Sep 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Delivered critical care in a Level 3 trauma and stroke-certified emergency department, rapidly assessing patient needs and prioritizing care in a fast-paced environment. Treated trauma, allergic reactions, and other life-threatening conditions.

Emergency Nursing Triage Trauma Patient Care Critical Care Interventions ACLs

Emergency Room RN

Spring Valley Hospital (UHS)

Jun 2019 - Jan 2020 (7 months)

Provided direct patient care in a high-volume emergency department, managing a 4:1 patient ratio. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and supported patients and families during crisis situations.

Emergency Nursing Clinical Assessment Vital Signs Monitoring Crisis Response

PACU, Pre-Op & Cath Lab RN

Henderson Hospital

Feb 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 4 months)

Provided PACU, pre-op, and cath lab nursing support by establishing a safe and therapeutic environment for surgical patients. Initiated emergent procedures during post-operative recovery, communicated status changes to care teams, and educated patients and guardians on post-operative care, infection prevention, and medication administration.

PACU Nursing Clinical Handoffs infection prevention Patient Education Postoperative Recovery

Travel ICU RN

Los Robles Hospital & West Hills Hospital

Nov 2013 - Mar 2014 (4 months)

Completed a 13-week ICU assignment with an 8-week extension, demonstrating strong adaptability and performance. Provided critical care across MICU, CCU, and Progressive Care Unit settings.

Travel Nursing MICU Care Progressive Care patient assessment Care Coordination

Travel ICU RN

MountainView Hospital

Jan 2013 - May 2013 (4 months)

Completed an 8-week ICU assignment with an 8-week extension across multiple ICU settings. Supported versatile care in Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, and Progressive Care Unit environments.

Travel Nursing ICU Medical Progressive Care patient assessment

Vascular Thoracic ICU RN

Florida Hospital South

Jun 2010 - Jan 2013 (2 years 7 months)

Completed a 6-month Critical Care Training Program at a 1,217-bed acute care facility. Provided specialized critical care for vascular and thoracic surgical patients with a focus on high-acuity recovery and monitoring.

Post Op Monitoring Safety Focused Practice Clinical Assessment

Combat Medic (68W)

U.S. Army Reserves

Jul 2006 - Aug 2010 (4 years 1 month)

Trained in emergency medical treatment, including needle decompression, emergency tracheostomy, IV insertion, and first aid. Supported inpatient and outpatient care through patient interviews and clinical documentation.

Combat Medic Training Emergency Medical Treatment Tracheostomy Medical Interviews Medical Documentation Emergency Response

ER Nurse Technician/EMT

Health Central Hospital

Mar 2008 - Jun 2010 (2 years 3 months)

Triaged patients by obtaining vital signs and performing EKGs, supporting timely emergency evaluations. Performed urinalysis, blood glucose testing, blood cultures, phlebotomy, splinting, and CPR in fast-paced clinical settings.

EMT Skills Triage Vital Signs Monitoring Phlebotomy Urinalysis Blood Cultures CPR Splinting