02/05/2026
🌟Employee Spotlight:
Lisa Alvarado, RN/MDS Coordinator🌟
Lisa Alvarado was born and raised in Artesia, New Mexico, where she graduated from Artesia High School in 1999. After high school, she began her college journey at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces with a dream of becoming a nurse. While attending school, Lisa worked as a CNA to support herself financially, gaining hands-on experience at Casa de Oro, a high-acuity geriatric psychiatric nursing facility.
Her passion for caregiving continued as she transitioned to Village at North Rise, where she served as a CNA mentor while also working PRN as a home health CNA. Balancing school and three jobs was incredibly challenging, but Lisa’s determination never wavered. Recognizing the need for support and focus, she made the decision to move back to Artesia to be closer to family, save money, and fully commit to completing her education.
In 2007, Lisa earned her LPN from NMSU–Carlsbad and soon began working at Landsun Healthcare Center. Shortly after she transferred to J & J Homecare and a nursing home in Artesia, followed by a position at Carlsbad Medical Center.
In 2019, Lisa felt a strong calling from God to apply at Lakeview Christian Home. She accepted a PRN position as a floor nurse and, within several months, stepped into a full-time role of MDS Coordinator after feeling deeply led to make Lakeview her professional home. In 2020, Lisa returned to nursing school to pursue her RN and graduated with honors. Lakeview Christian Home sponsored her education—something Lisa is profoundly grateful for.
Lisa is the proud mother of two daughters, ages 12 and 17. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, baking, writing books, and arts and crafts. She says she loves Lakeview Christian Home because it is Christian-based and locally owned, and she feels both supported and challenged in her role. Lisa credits the mentorship of her boss, Jody Knox, for shaping her into the strong woman and nurse she is today.
“Working in geriatrics is gold because the elderly are treasures,” Lisa shares. “Our residents are pieces of history and hold so much wisdom if we just take the time to listen. I truly feel God specifically placed me at Lakeview for a divine reason—to help others. God sent me here, and I am so grateful.”
Lisa’s advice to CNAs is simple yet powerful:
“Serve with your heart and honor our elderly. Don’t ever stop learning, and always be willing to accept change.”
We are incredibly blessed to have Lisa as part of the Lakeview Christian Home family.💛