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Lisa Alvares

Like all caregivers in this registry, this caregiver has achieved certification in the Respite Care Provider Training program provided by the ARCH National Respite Network.

First Name
Lisa
Last Name
Alvares
Phone
505-453-8373
City
Albuquerque
Caregiving Experience/History
I've been a registered nurse for 35 years and have worked in the medical surgical field for most of those years. I've also worked cardiology, orthopedics, physical therapy, maternal-child, home health and hospice, corrections, school and university nursing. I've worked staff nurse, charge nurse, supervisor, manager, director and consultant positions.
Education / Certifications / Licenses
Master of Science Degree from Duke University School of Nursing: 2004
Bachelor of Science Degree from Barton College: 1999
Associate of Science Degree from Central Carolina Community College: 1996
Practical Nursing Diploma from Fayetteville Technical Community College: 1993
Associate of Science Degree in General Education from Fayetteville Technical Community College: 1992
Additional trainings
American Red Cross and American Safety & Health Institute: BCLS Training: 08-2024-08-2026
CERT Train the Trainer (Rio Rancho): 02-2020 to Present
CERT Training (Rio Rancho): 08-2018 to Present
Medical Reserve Corp (UNM): 08-2009 to Present
NMSU Master Composter: 05-2019 to Present
DoTerra Wellness Advocate: 09-2018 to Present
NMSU Master Gardener: 10-2016 to Present
Open Space Master Naturalist: 07-2010 to Present
Professional Herbalist Practitioner: 10-2007 to Present
Bio
United States Delegate to China though People to People Ambassador Program: 2001
Medical Mission Volunteer through Duke University Medical Program: 2002
Representative for National Council of State Boards of Nursing (Item Writer & Item Reviewer): 2001 & 2002
Counties served
Bernalillo
Availability to work
Weekdays only.
Ages served
Adults
Types of respite provided
In-home
Added to Registry
2025-03-21 6:24AM
Updated
2025-12-23 1:33PM