David Vincent Alvarez, DNP, PMHNP-BC, NPD-BC, NE-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Population Health Nursing Science
Contact
Building & Room:
NURS 921
Address:
845 S. Damen Ave., MC 802, Chicago, IL 60612
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Selected Publications
Alvarez, D. V. (2019). Using shame resilience to decrease depressive symptoms in an adult intensive outpatient population. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12443
Woroch, R. A., Alvarez, D. V., Yingling, C. T., & Handrup, C. T. (2018). Family Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Collaboration in Drug-Seeking Telephone Triage Simulation in an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Curriculum. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 18, 14–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2018.01.002
Alvarez, D. V. (2017, January 6). Shame Resilience Therapy to Decrease Depression. ISPN Connections Newsletter, 20, 1.
Service to Community
2011-2016 Chairman of the Nursing Research Committee at Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago
2011-2016 Chicagoland Nursing Research Consortium member
2011-2016 Magnet Steering Committee member at Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago
2013-2016 Institutional Review Board member at Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago
2012-2016 Allied Health Professionals Committee member at Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago
Education
University of South Alabama, School of Nursing, Mobile, Alabama Sept 2009 – July 2013
DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty.
Degree conferred July 26, 2013.
Project: Using shame resilience therapy to decrease depressive symptoms: A quality improvement initiative
University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois Jan 2006 – Dec 2008
MSN, Master of Science in Nursing, Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program.
Degree conferred December 14, 2008.
Project: Decreasing the use of restraint and seclusion in the child and adolescent population within acute settings, a meta-analysis
Loyola University of Chicago, Neihoff School of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois Aug1991 – May 1994
BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Degree conferred May 7, 1994.
Harry S. Truman College, City of Chicago Colleges, Chicago, Illinois Jan 1989 – May 1991
General education
Daytona State College, Daytona Beach, Florida Aug 1988 – Dec 1988
General education
Licensures and Certifications
Registered Nurse, State of Illinois
Advanced Practice Nurse, State of Illinois
Advanced Practice Nurse Controlled Substance License, State of Illinois
DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
National Certifications
2009-2024 American Nurses Credentialing Center Board Certified as a Family Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner #2009001241
2015-2025 American Nurses Credentialing Center Board Certified as a Nurse Executive #2014035564
2015-2025 American Nurses Credentialing Center Board Certified in Nursing Professional Development #2014037898
Professional Memberships
2019-present American Nurses Association & ANA—Illinois
2019-present Team-Based Learning Collaborative
2017-present American Psychiatric Nurses Association
2016-present International Society of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses
2013-present Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing
2013-present Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
1996-1998 Illinois Nurses Association
Selected Presentations
Alvarez, D. V. (2020, Nov. 9) Psychopharmacology. Guest speaker at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Chicago, IL.
Alvarez, D. V. (2019, Nov. 18) Psychopharmacology. Guest speaker at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Chicago, IL.
Alvarez, D. V. (2018, July 25). Treating depression in infants, children, and adolescents. Illinois Steps Grand Rounds Series at Heartland Health Center, Peoria, IL.
Alvarez, D. V. (2018, June 27). Treating depression in infants, children, and adolescents. Illinois Steps Grand Rounds Series at Heartland Health Center, Peoria, IL.
Alvarez, D. V. (2018, May 23). Treating ADHD in primary care practice. Illinois Steps Grand Rounds Series at Heartland Health Center, Peoria, IL.
Alvarez, D. V. (2018, April 25). ADHD in primary care practice. Illinois Steps Grand Rounds Series at Heartland Health Center, Peoria, IL.
Alvarez, D. V. (2017, April 7). Using shame resilience therapy to decrease depressive symptoms. [Poster] American Psychiatric Nurses Association Chapter Conference--Psychiatric nursing: Meeting today's crises head-on in Northwestern Memorial Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
Alvarez, D. V. (2016, October 12). Trauma-informed care. Nursing Grand Rounds Series in Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
Alvarez, D. V. (2016, April 16). Using shame resilience therapy to decrease depressive symptoms. [Poster] International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses Annual Conference in Marriott City Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Awarded 2nd Prize Poster Presentation
Alvarez, D. V. (2014, November 18). Depression and anxiety. Community Health Series in Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Alvarez, D. V. (2014, May 16). Using shame resilience therapy to decrease depressive symptoms. [Poster] Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago’s Joint Resident and Nursing Research Day in Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, Chicago, IL. Awarded 1st Prize Poster Presentation
Alvarez, D. V. (2013, October 10). Using shame resilience therapy to decrease depressive symptoms. [Poster] Saint Joseph IOP Open House in Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Alvarez, D. V. (2013, October 10). Using shame resilience therapy to decrease depressive symptoms. Lecture presented at Saint Joseph IOP Open House in Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Alvarez, D. V., & Scholtes, D. (2015, April 24). Dealing with agitated patients and families. MNRS Chicago Chapter Quarterly Meeting in Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL.
Alvarez, D. V. (2013, March 1). Perinatal mood disorders. Nursing Grand Rounds in Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Alvarez, D. V. (2002, May 10). Using the DSM IV with children and adolescents. Chicago Public Schools Social Work Retreat in Chicago State University, Chicago, IL.
Alvarez, D. V. (2001, December 5). Post-partum depression and puerperal hormones. Grand Round Series in Leyden Family Services, Franklin Park, IL.
Alvarez, D. V. (2001, November 14). Club drugs. Substance Abuse Awareness Series in Riveredge Hospital, Forest Park, IL.
Alvarez, D. V. (1994, October 21). Psychosocial aspects of HIV/AIDS. Treating HIV a holistic approach in University Hospital, Chicago, IL.