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Member spotlight
The Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) aims to highlight our members who are making a positive impact in their careers as vascular nurses. SVN members work hard every day advancing the care of individuals living with vascular disease and supporting the mission of the Society. Interested in being part of the member spotlight or nominating a peer? Email Moe at mmalek@vascularsociety.org or complete our survey for inclusion! 
Alex Haro, MSN, RN
SVN Member since February 2024
What is your personal background in vascular nursing (how long have you worked in the vascular field, did you practice something before, etc.)?I have worked in Vascular Surgery for a total of 4.5 years. I started my vascular journey in North Dakota as an outpatient nurse. From there, my husband and I moved to California and I found my way back to Vascular Surgery at Stanford. Other areas I've worked over the years include the cardiac and neuro ICU, hospice and as nursing instructor at a local college.
What is your favorite aspect of vascular nursing?There are so many wonderful aspects of vascular. I love our vascular patients so much! It is such a joy to get to know them since they follow with the clinic for many years. I've built so many wonderful relationships with our patients over the years and love to see them feeling better after their procedures. I always feel grateful to build a trusting relationship with patients and provide reassurance on their vascular journey.
What is the most challenging part of your job as a vascular nurse?Having a vascular issue can be a bit anxiety inducing, so providing reassurance to people takes great amounts of patience, compassion and time. It can be distressing to see people anxious, sad or disheartened by their condition, but we try to do what we can to uplift our patients. Have there been changes in your work force? How so?It seems like healthcare is ever evolving. I have seen many changes in healthcare with new research and technology coming out. It is great to see advances that lead to better patient outcomes especially related to limb ischemia and the effort of reducing amputations. We have also started incorporating AI responses to patient messages to help with efficiency in the clinic, which has been a game changer. What are your personal goals within the vascular field (implement protocols, increase patient volume, research, societal involvement, etc.)?I am always looking to improve nurse autonomy with protocols. Anytime I think a protocol would benefit the patient and team, I will collaborate with my team to implement it. What is a “fun fact” about yourself that you would like others to know?I have been getting into bird watching lately! If you haven't downloaded the Merlin bird app, you're missing out!
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10/13/2026
October Member Meetup