Street Medicine Registered Nurse
LUZ ACEVEDO
Colorado Coalition For The Homeless
Denver
2
Languages
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience
Emerging clinical leader in care coordination with expertise in developing targeted care plans and optimizing triage for diverse, high-risk populations. Focused on enhancing access and clinical outcomes while advancing community health through holistic nursing and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Work History
Street Medicine Registered Nurse
3 Months- Deliver skilled nursing care in street medicine and community outreach settings, providing direct medical services to medically complex and underserved populations.
- Assessed and triaged acute medical concerns in unpredictable, resource-limited environments, prioritizing patient safety through critical thinking and clinical judgment.
- Perform independent head-to-toe and focused nursing assessments, identifying acute changes in patient conditions and determining appropriate clinical interventions.
- Managed complex clinical presentations, addressing chronic illnesses, acute medical needs, psychiatric conditions, and substance use disorders to optimize patient outcomes.
- Provide comprehensive wound care, including wound assessments, cleansing, dressing changes, infection surveillance, and monitoring of healing progress.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams to coordinate urgent interventions, emergency referrals, and transitions to higher levels of care.
Case Management Registered Nurse
1 Year 5 Months- Coordinated care across adult, pediatric, OB, behavioral health, and psychiatry services within Federally Qualified Health Center, enhancing patient access to comprehensive care
- Manage high-risk patient populations through the development and implementation of individualized care plans addressing chronic disease, social determinants of health, and follow-up needs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to close care gaps, including referral tracking, follow-up on abnormal results, and chronic disease management
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to close care gaps through referral tracking, follow-up on abnormal results, and chronic disease management, improving patient outcomes
- Apply Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) principles to improve continuity of care, preventive health outcomes, and patient engagement
Immunization Registered Nurse
1 Year 3 Months- Administered routine, preventive, and occupational immunizations to active-duty military personnel, dependents, and other eligible beneficiaries in accordance with established clinical protocols.
- Performed pre-vaccination assessments, reviewed medical histories, identified contraindications, and evaluated patient eligibility for immunizations.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions following vaccine administration and maintained readiness to respond to medical emergencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
GPA: 3.9
Associates of General Studies
GPA: 3.9
Skills
Wound Assessment & Management
Comprehensive & Focused Nursing Assessments
Clinical Triage & Patient Prioritization
Acute & Chronic Disease Management
Recognition of Clinical Deterioration
Emergency Response & Crisis Intervention
Medication Administration & IM Injections
Infection Prevention & Control
Accomplishments
- Led Naloxone distribution and training initiative, developing workflows for tracking, reporting, and staff education
- Implemented HPV self-swab screening program; trained students and integrated workflow into clinic operations
- Participated in CHPA quality initiatives focused on medication adherence and reducing ER utilization
- Developed structured referral workflows to improve clinic efficiency, patient flow, and care coordination processes
- Supervise and support Medical Assistants and patient navigators in care coordination and clinic workflows
- Precept BSN students, providing training in triage, patient assessment, and patient education
- Assist with onboarding and training of new staff and students to ensure adherence to clinic standards
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certified
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Timeline
Street Medicine Registered Nurse
Colorado Coalition For The Homeless
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Case Management Registered Nurse
University of Colorado College of Nursing
01.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Immunization Registered Nurse
Robert E Bush Naval Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2025Read More
Community College of Aurora
Associates of General Studies
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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