Alex Lizama
Colorado Springs
Summary
Experienced nursing professional and military veteran with 19 years in military and civilian healthcare. Skilled in triaging critically ill patients and leading quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient safety and satisfaction. Transitioning to Advanced Practice Provider with a focus on fostering relationships with patients and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care and improve outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs
05.2025 - Current
- Managed high-volume caseload by triaging and treating patients in fast-paced level 1 trauma emergency room.
- Delivered timely emergency care to critically ill patients, ensuring critical interventions were implemented swiftly.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information.
- Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective, and evidence-based practice.
- Contributes to securing safety and quality at the point of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Relief charge nurse of a 32-bed respiratory Medical-Surgical unit.
- Preceptor of both new charge nurses, staff nurses, and student nurses to the unit.
- Assisted management in implementing early mobility initiatives, contributing to reduced length of stay and pressure injuries while enhancing patient satisfaction scores.
- Participated in hospital-level unit practice council to improve and standardize care across multiple units, sharing knowledge and best practices throughout the hospital.
Home Health Nurse
Rocky Mountain PACE
Colorado Springs
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Delivered direct patient care and support for daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and well-being.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare system, ensuring access to necessary resources and services.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and team collaboration.
Education
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Colorado Anschutz
Aurora, CO05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO12-2020
Skills
- Collaboration
- Evidence-based practice
- Quality improvement
- Cost reduction
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Advocate
- Leadership
- Management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- APRN
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Saver (ACLS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
MSN Clinical Rotations
- 135 hrs in-patient palliative at Memorial Hospital Central
- 135 hrs in-patient and outpatient Oncology at Anchutz Medical Campus and Memorial Hospital Central
- 45 hrs Kidney Transplant at Anschutz Medical Campus
- 45 hrs Acute Pain Management at Memorial Central
- 45 hrs Simulation Lab at CU College of Nursing
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2025
Home Health Nurse
Rocky Mountain PACE
07.2017 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Colorado Anschutz
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College