Blanca Rivera
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Accomplished Operating-room-nurse from Memorial Hospital Pembroke, adept in sterile technique and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Elevated patient satisfaction through educational initiatives and comprehensive care. Proven track record in surgical support and patient care management, showcasing adaptability and professionalism.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating-room-nurse
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
Pembroke Pines, FL
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive explanations of procedures and answering questions regarding their care plan.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
Mount Sinai
Miami Beach, FL
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Facilitated seamless communication between patients'' primary care providers and cardiologists to ensure comprehensive care planning following cath lab procedures.
- Enhanced team efficiency with thorough pre-procedure preparation, ensuring all necessary equipment was available and functional.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with fellow healthcare professionals and collaborating effectively on shared goals.
Registered Nurse, PCU
University of Miami Health System
Miami, FL
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the PCU team through collaboration, mutual respect, and proactive problem-solving approaches.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation processes, sharing expertise in PCU nursing practice and fostering professional growth.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Westside Regional Medical Center
Plantation, FL
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Served as a strong advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring their preferences were respected in all aspects of their healthcare experience.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the PCU team through collaboration, mutual respect, and proactive problem-solving approaches.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and effective communication skills.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records systems to support continuity of care across multidisciplinary team members.
- Observed, recorded and communicated patient conditions utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques for optimal health outcomes.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Miramar, FL09.2019
Skills
- Vital signs
- Sterile technique
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Surgical patient care
- Preoperative assessment
- Patient care management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Intravenous therapy
- Documentation
- Quality Improvement
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Wound Dressing
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Update electronic charts
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operating-room-nurse
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
04.2022 - 07.2024
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
Mount Sinai
06.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, PCU
University of Miami Health System
09.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, PCU
Westside Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University