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Adele Alvarez

New Zealand

Summary

An accomplished and highly dedicated Nursing Professional with extensive international and local experience in the proficient leadership of Nursing services, known to display strong alignment with the priorities of organizations to achieve the best patient experience and best clinical outcomes, along with positive energy and determination to lead and embrace change. Vast experience in commissioning, hospital restructuring, resource management and policy writing; consistently receiving outstanding performance evaluations in all positions held. Skilled in interpreting medical emergencies, ordering and performing diagnostic tests and working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare environment. Expertise in strategic analysis and ability to identify hospital areas of strength and weakness to implement appropriate policies, standards, and operational change.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Consultant Recruitment

Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai – New Zealand
07.2022 - Current
  • Professionally lead and support nursing workforce recruitment and retention by providing expert nursing knowledge and up to date evidence base practice. Working as a Nurse Consultant enable me to work in close collaboration with the nursing clinical teams and the Nursing Recruitment Team.
  • Key Achievements: Ensure a consistent and joined up approach to recruitment and retention, fostering collegial interprofessional relationships- internal and external relationships. | Support the Nursing pipeline initiatives to maximize recruitment across the system. | Works in partnership with the Recruitment Team, Nurse Directors and other senior nursing role to support end to end nursing workforce recruitment processes. | Provide a quality assurance that internal service structures, practices and controls to monitor and manage resource, utilization, risk, quality and compliance are in place and active. | Work to improve quality of candidate experience. | Support candidate care by way of expertise for practice and technical enquiries. | Support senior nurse recruitment, candidate care, fostering Haere Mai and building relationship

Charge Nurse Manager - Northern Managed Isolation Facilities

Counties Manukau District Health Board – New Zealand
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) has been a part of life in New Zealand since the end of March 2020. MIQ was established as a buffer to prevent COVID - 19 from overseas from spreading in the country. As a means to minimize the risk of viral spread, all people entering New Zealand went through a period of isolation or quarantine before entering the wider NZ community. Working in Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ), has been a unique experience that has been challenging across all domains and has necessitated the utmost empathy, integrity, adaptability, and resilience. This fast-paced, dynamic environment was supported by teams of NZDF, MOH, MBIE, Aviation Security, Security, Police, MSD, Hotels and DHBs.
  • Key Achievements: Responsible for providing professional, and clinical leadership for staff working in the service. | Ensured effective day to day coordination and management across the MIF/MIQ Facilities | Promoted excellence in clinical practice and ensure the provision of high-quality nursing care for the guests | Facilitated the provision of family/whanau focused care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. | Responsible for provision of excellence in financial, administrative and operational management at the service operational level. | Lead the implementation and monitoring of the strategic and operations plan. | Responsible for recruitment and retention of staff. | Promoted a culturally safe environment.

Health Centre Manager / Clinical Team Leader

Auckland Region Women’s Corrections Facility – New Zealand
05.2018 - 10.2021
  • A nurse led health service whereby doctors, physiotherapists, counsellors, forensics, dentist, optometrist and podiatrist report to the Health Centre Manager. Planned, controlled, managed and supervised all aspects of day to day health care services on site. Contributed role-specific knowledge to local and regional planning, clinical governance and quality improvement activity. Identified service gaps, resource and personnel need and advised the Regional Clinical Director. Collaborated with the Regional Clinical Director, Clinical Quality Assurance Advisor and other Health Centre Managers to lead and implement new initiatives, policies, and procedures. Collaborated with the Regional Clinical Director and Prison Director to negotiate, monitor and manage contracts with external service providers and maintain effective Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Shared Service Protocols for the area. Responsible for the recruitment of new staff members. Promoted a culture amongst the Health Team Services staff that encouraged innovation, creativity, and professionalism and provided effective leadership that focused on clinical excellence in the Health Centre. Contributed to the visibility of the health services within Corrections and the wider health and justice sectors.
  • Key Achievements: Responsible for managing health and safety in the centres to provide a safe environment for staff and patients and complies with Legislation and Organizational Policies. | Led compliance with policy, contributed to policy review and identified opportunities to improve health policies. | Managed Relationships with external health services providers and agencies. | Responsible for implementing and evaluating recruitment strategies for nurses and Allied Health Professionals. | Supported the Health Centre Manager to achieve sound implementation of health services initiatives and the development, maintenance and delivery frameworks, policies procedures and services. | Developed policies and procedures to streamline the recruitment process for nurses. | Actively monitored and investigated clinical incidents to identify root causes and system problems affecting the quality of health care for people in the facility. | Supported the Health Centre Manager to develop plans that specify the level of cost quality and timeliness of services to be delivered within the Centre including appropriate allocation of resources.

Quality Manager / Emergency Department

Interhealth Canada – United Arab Emirates
03.2016 - 11.2016
  • Directed all functions to facilitate and manage quality assurance for the Al Qassimi hospital A&E Dept. Conducted audits and recommended performances of the A&E against documented standards, policies and procedures. Evaluated hospital programs. Reviewed the Risk and Safety Management Program to ensure compliance with hospital standards. Implemented corrective action with clinical programs and services at the A&E, and steered AQH efforts to operate AQH functions successfully. Utilized data and analysis within ED and supported the development of clinical pathways and clinical practice guidelines.
  • Key Achievements: Coordinated with Medical Records and Admissions to develop information capture requirements to support the QI initiatives, programs. Examined problems within the ED and progressed these towards solutions. | Reviewed policies, protocol, procedures, clinical practice guidelines and clinical pathways by using evidence-based research. Implemented A&E department reports and abstracts for the hospital QI. | Liaised with internal/external committees and chairs, led discussions, formulated status reports and developed recommendations as well as implemented and approved recommendations for the assigned services. Carried out quality reports in ED clinical reviews, audits and remedial actions.

Project Manager / International Training Centre Coordination / SGH Dubai Life Support Training Centre

Saudi German Hospital Dubai- Life Support Training Centre – UAE
06.2013 - 12.2015
  • Planned, structured and commissioned SGH Dubai LSTC. Optimized and standardized procedures to schedule, conduct and teach BLS training as well as develop policies and procedures for the training Centre. Liaised with the American Heart Association Headquarters, USA regarding the SGHD LSTC activities. Responsible for Resources and Manpower management. Recruited new Staff Members and Instructors.
  • Key Achievements: Developed SGHD LSTC policies and procedures that were approved by American Heart Association. | Coordinated and liaised with AHA Middle East Regional Director with Centre updates along with monitoring SGH Dubai LSTC instructors and performances | Fostered congenial relations with potential clients of the Training Centre and reported directly to the CEO regarding training, budget and revenue.

Nurse Manager / Nurse Educator / ED / Urgent Care Centre / Nursing Education Dept.

Saudi German Hospital Dubai – United Arab Emirates
11.2011 - 12.2015
  • Managed Emergency Department nursing staff and communicated with the Chief of Emergency Department regarding nursing issues. Involved directly with the commissioning of SGH Dubai. Organized monthly and quarterly nursing symposiums with DHA accreditation and CPD points. Performed a vital role in the recruitment of ED staff and other staff members. Involved directly in planning and implementing health information systems in the Emergency Department. Completed reports and statistics based on patient collected data. Promoted JCIA goals and standards and functioned as a core member of the SGH Dubai JCIA taskforce. Commissioned SGH Dubai ED, UCC & Pediatric UCC. Implemented and revised department policies and procedures with management approval. Attended and hosted meetings for the Emergency Department. Core Member of the Nursing Department Recruitment Team. Responsible for recruitment of new staff in ED, UCC and Pre-Hospital / Ambulance Services.
  • Key Achievements: Managed Education Department, planned, designed, and implemented department competencies referencing evidence–based nursing. | Planned and conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly Symposiums with local and international Nursing Leaders as speakers. | Collaborated with other nurse managers about quality improvement projects and coordinated with other hospital nurse supervisors regarding patient transfers and referrals. | Monitored recruiting activities for nurses and health professionals following hospital policies. | Facilitated ED staff members with continuing education programs. | Developed an Emergency Department Disaster Plan in coordination with the Quality Department. | Worked Cross-functionally to manage the education department efficiently. | Performed nursing supervisory duties as required and deputized for the Chief Nursing Officer in his/her absence.

Senior Charge Nurse/ Nurse Manager / Emergency Department

Tawam Hospital in Affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine – UAE
10.2005 - 09.2011
  • Led various functions relating to patient transfers to another hospital's primary health care clinics within the hospital and community. Acted as an s resource person for other members of the team. Wrote and reviewed policies and procedures during tenure as Nurse Manager. Responsible for Staff Appraisals, education evaluation and recruitment. Scheduled the education calendar and facilitated courses with LSTC. Responsible for staff performance appraisals.
  • Key Achievements: Super User & supported staff during Go live for Corner Hospital Information System (Tawam Hospital, the First hospital among the SEHA 5 Hospitals to “Go Live”– Cerner HIS/EMR). | Member of the Core Commissioning Team of Tawam Hospital Pediatric Emergency Dept.| Team Leader, Formula One Field Hospital n Liaison with SEHA for 3 years. | Assessed and Developed Disaster Management Plan for the Emergency Department. | Led the Six Sigma process piloted in ED.

Education

MBA, Master's in Business Administration -

Swiss Business School

Graduate Certificates - Nursing Practice

Auckland University of Technology
01.2001

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Immaculate Conception College
01.1989

Skills

  • Patient-Centric Focus Nursing Management Project Management Training & Development Knowledge of Recruitment Principles and Practices Strategic Analysis Healthcare Standards Process Implementation Trauma & Emergency Nursing Leadership Skills Relationship Building Performance Evaluation Clinical Case Management Staff Recruitment

Certification

JCIA Accreditation | Nurse Educator | Saudi German Hospital BLS Instructor | American Heart Association | ACLS Provider | American Heart Association | PALS provider AHA | BLS & Heart Saver Provider AHA | International Training Centre Coordination American Heart Association

Affiliations

Registered Nurse-Nursing Council of New Zealand | APHRA- Australia | MOH License | DHA License | HAAD License-UAE | Professional Regulations Commission | Registered Nurse Division 1, Nurses Board of Victoria | New Zealand Nurses Organization | Philippine Nurses Association | Emergency Nurses Association

Training

  • Leading through Disruption- May 2023
  • Fundamentals of IPC Programme – October 2022
  • PDRP Assessment Principles- September 2022
  • CPR – May 2022
  • Provisional Vaccinator Course June 2021
  • Primary Mental Health & Addiction – March 2021
  • Vaccine & Storage Transport – December 2021
  • Health Centre Managers Forum – September 2019
  • Hepatitis International Conference October 2021
  • PHEC – July 2018
  • PHME – November 2018
  • CPHQ -2016
  • ENA Annual International Conference Los Angeles CA 2016
  • Resuscitation International Conference Dubai – 2016
  • BLS Instructor – 2015
  • ACLS / PALS – 2015
  • ENA Annual International Conference Orlando Florida – 2015
  • Nurses a Force of Change - 2015
  • Cultural Diversity in Nursing Practice - 2015
  • ENA Annual International Conference Indianapolis USA– 2014

Career Highlights

  • Hospital Commissioning: Commissioned the Emergency Dept., Urgent Care Centre, and Pre-Hospital Service at Saudi German Hospital, Dubai | Commissioned Emergency (Adult and Pediatric) Department Tawam Hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • Hospital Accreditation: Achieved highest Cornerstone Accreditation mark at ARWCF | Core member of the accreditation committee - JCIA, CAP, TEMOS and Medical Tourism Accreditation; achieved in the first and second year after commissioning Saudi German Hospital, Dubai
  • Education and Leadership: Established the American Heart Association Life Support Training Centre at SGH, Dubai | Team Leader of a 159-bed field hospital during Formula 1- Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Nurse Manager ED – Tawam Hospital in Affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine | Head of Nursing Education Department at SGH, Dubai | Manager Emergency Department at SGH Dubai | Deputy CNO at SGH Dubai | Health Centre Manager Department of Corrections | Charge Nurse Manager Counties Manukau

Extended Career History / Work Experience

Tawam Hospital in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine -UAE Senior Registered Nurse/ NM / Emergency Department Sept 2002 – Oct 2005 | Middlemore Hospital – Auckland New Zealand Registered Comprehensive Nurse / Emergency Department Sept 2001-2002 | Middlemore Hospital – Auckland New Zealand Registered Comprehensive Nurse / Ward Nine Medical Services June 1998-2000

Travelling

Dec 2016- Dec 2017: Travelled across South Africa and the USA from the UAE, before flying to Canada to nurse an unwell sibling and returned to New Zealand.

Timeline

Nurse Consultant Recruitment

Te Whatu Ora - Te Toka Tumai – New Zealand
07.2022 - Current

Charge Nurse Manager - Northern Managed Isolation Facilities

Counties Manukau District Health Board – New Zealand
10.2021 - 07.2022

Health Centre Manager / Clinical Team Leader

Auckland Region Women’s Corrections Facility – New Zealand
05.2018 - 10.2021

Quality Manager / Emergency Department

Interhealth Canada – United Arab Emirates
03.2016 - 11.2016

Project Manager / International Training Centre Coordination / SGH Dubai Life Support Training Centre

Saudi German Hospital Dubai- Life Support Training Centre – UAE
06.2013 - 12.2015

Nurse Manager / Nurse Educator / ED / Urgent Care Centre / Nursing Education Dept.

Saudi German Hospital Dubai – United Arab Emirates
11.2011 - 12.2015

Senior Charge Nurse/ Nurse Manager / Emergency Department

Tawam Hospital in Affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine – UAE
10.2005 - 09.2011

Graduate Certificates - Nursing Practice

Auckland University of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Immaculate Conception College

MBA, Master's in Business Administration -

Swiss Business School

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