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Alvin V.

Alvin V.

$30.00 / hr

San Francisco, CA

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About Alvin

I am a RN who has been caring for my father since diagnosed with kidney cancer after battling bladder cancer two years ago. Through this caretaker position I have gained experience working with physicians/nurses/healthcare workers, learning how to organize/prioritize tasks surrounding his care and therapeutically communicating with him and the family. My decision to enter the health care as a nurse came from caring for my mother who has battled cancer for the past 13 years, first breast cancer and then bone cancer. Being involved with her post-op mastectomy care, taking her to chemotherapy and radiation treatments and the aftercare of such treatments has given me an insight into oncology, medical-surgical, senior health, nutrition, and health teaching. I have recently completed a job on the Acute Rehab unit at CPMC Davies Hospital, caring for patients that suffer complex catastrophic injuries/illnesses, i.e. stroke, spinal cord/brain injuries, amputation, hip fracture, neurological disorders, Alzheimer’s, osteoarthritis. I have gained expertise in transfer techniques and bowel treatment programs as well as physical/occupational therapy and daily caretaking responsibilities including bathing, fall prevention, cleaning, meals, etc. I enjoy working as a nurse and caretaker because I love to help individuals progress whether that be through motivation or assistance in maintaining their dignity and ability to continue their activities of daily living (ADLs) as much as possible.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • Spanish

Experience & Education

Registered Nurse in Acute Rehab

Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
CPMC Davies - Sutter Health Affiliate
•Taking full patient-care assignments (4-5 patients) •Collaborating with speech, occupational, and physical therapists on pt. transfer techniques and progress. •Individualizing pt. care plans and working on both physical/medical and neurobiological progress •Enhancing clinical skills, i.e. complete H2T assessments, inserting/maintaining IVs, straight/ICP catheterization, administering IV medication, fluids & blood products under supervision; flushing PICC lines & G-/NG tubes; performing tracheostomy care; suctioning airways; maintaining continuous, intermittent & bolus PEG/JPEG feedings •Initiating and maintaining individualized Bowel Treatment Programs (i.e. suppository administration, digital stimulation, prompting, etc.) •Safe medication administration and complete EPIC charting •Shadowing and completing charge nurse and admissions nurse tasks/responsibilities •Continuous nurse hand-off reporting •Stroke, diabetes, pressure ulcer, and fall prevention education/management
Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

Samuel Merritt University

Apr 2012 - May 2013
Apr 2012 - May 2013

Billing and Customer Support Manager

Mar 2008 - Feb 2012
Here Regent Media
Customer Service, Technical and Billing Manager as well as Chat Community/Abuse Support Representative. Provided customer member care support for premium online product subscribers.
Mar 2008 - Feb 2012

Assistant House Manager

May 2005 - Mar 2011
Post St./Marines Memorial Theatres
Live Theatre Box Office Customer Service Representative and Managing Treasurer - Managed overall box office operations and created financial reports Assistant House Manager - Responsible for delegation of venue maintenance; volunteer training and supervision.
May 2005 - Mar 2011

UC Berkeley

Aug 1995 - May 2000
Aug 1995 - May 2000
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