Anthony Rivera
Durham,NC
Summary
Dedicated bedside nursing professional with nearly 9 years of experience in delivering high-quality patient care. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new challenges, demonstrating strong work ethics and exceptional skill mastery. Expertise includes patient assessment, critical thinking, and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to advancing clinical knowledge and pursuing opportunities for professional development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse II
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
04.2023 - Current
- I currently work at 6DCT - Solid Organ Transplant / General Surgery unit.
- Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on the assessment of the patient's baseline needs and response to care.
- Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
- Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care.
- Participate in your own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
Staff Nurse
Asklepios Stadtklinik Bad Tӧlz, Germany
Bad Tӧlz, Germany
06.2019 - 03.2023
- I worked at Orthopedics and ENT Unit.
- Assessing the patient's past health history.
- Measuring and documenting the vital signs of patients accurately.
- Assist the patient in their activities of daily living (bathing, ambulation, eating, personal grooming).
- Prepare and administer medications (per OS, IV, IM, SQ, NGT, PEG) to patients as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Suctioning as needed for tracheostomized patients.
- Assisting in nebulization.
- Monitoring drainages for post-op patients.
- Carrying Out Doctors' Orders.
- Coordinating the patient with other healthcare members, as instructed by the healthcare provider.
- Educating patients with regard to medications and medical devices to be used at home.
- Discussing the discharge plan with the patients.
Staff Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Manila
Manila, Philippines
09.2015 - 04.2018
- I worked at the Medical and Surgical Unit.
- Interviews patients and their significant others regarding present and past history of illness.
- Organizes and analyzes gathered information and data to arrive at a reliable nursing diagnosis.
- Accurately checks, measures, and reports the vital signs of the patient.
- Determines and prioritizes the needs of each patient based on the prescribed specific care.
- Performs prescribed nursing procedures and treatments.
- Feeds the incapacitated, renders oral care, and suctions secretions when indicated.
- Renders sponge bath and perineal care when indicated.
- Prepares and administers prescribed medications in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
- Observes different isolation precautions and uses appropriate protective barriers when necessary.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of all nursing interventions rendered to the patient.
- Coordinates with the other units, departments, and divisions regarding the treatment schedule of the patient.
- Discuss the discharge plan with the patient, as well as their relatives or companions.
Staff Nurse Trainee
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Manila
Manila, Philippines
05.2015 - 07.2015
Staff Nurse Trainee
World Citi Medical Center
Quezon City, Philippines
03.2015 - 05.2015
Assistant Nursing Lecturer
St. Augustine School of Nursing
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
09.2014 - 11.2014
School Nurse
NAMEI Polytechnic Institute
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
04.2012 - 06.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
Manila, Philippines04-2011
Skills
- Compassionate
- Patient Advocate
- Critical thinker
- Fast learner
- Emphatic
- Attentive to details
- Team player
- Flexible
- Problem Solver
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Full Professional
Filipino
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II
Duke University Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Asklepios Stadtklinik Bad Tӧlz, Germany
06.2019 - 03.2023
Staff Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Manila
09.2015 - 04.2018
Staff Nurse Trainee
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Manila
05.2015 - 07.2015
Staff Nurse Trainee
World Citi Medical Center
03.2015 - 05.2015
Assistant Nursing Lecturer
St. Augustine School of Nursing
09.2014 - 11.2014
School Nurse
NAMEI Polytechnic Institute
04.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University