Brittani Rivas
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Dedicated and ambitious nursing professional with over 9 years of experience in providing compassionate patient care. Excellent communication, prioritization and time management abilities with a sound judgement, critical thinking and positive attitude.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Advanced Care
Orlando Health Osceola Freestanding Emergency Dept
Kissimmee, FL
07.2021 - Current
- Charge Nurse: Manage Emergency Department Flow from Triage to Admission/Discharge; Coordinate Transfers; Manage ED Staff
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care/treatment including ventilator management, extensive wound care, cardiac monitoring and rehabilitation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided excellent patient care to approximately 50-75 patients per day; monitored patient condition/vital signs, labs, imaging; administered ordered medications, evaluated patient needs and performed appropriate nursing interventions
Licensed Practical Nurse
Westminster Towers
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided patient care in a Skilled Nursing Facility, assigned to approximately 30 residents per shift, administer medications, performed wound care, evaluated patient needs, performed appropriate nursing interventions, educated families and patients about their plan of care
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Scribe America/Advent Health
12.2011 - 10.2016
- Documented a complete history and physical, physical exam, and laboratory/radiology results in the patient's chart for an assigned physician
- Accompanied the physician into each exam room to assess the patient; saw an average of 25-30 patients per shift
- Also worked as a scribe for the following outpatient services:
- Physician Associate's Podiatry- Dr. Duggan (12/2013 to 03/2014)
- Physician Associate's Pediatrics- Dr. Marcus (10/2013 to 12/2013)
- As a Scribe Leader and Trainer, held training sessions for newly hired medical scribes, taught medical terminology and documentation
Licensed Zumba Instructor
Advent Health Celebration And Kissimmee
03.2014 - 08.2018
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes. Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL07-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL07-2019
Practical Nursing Program - Licensed Practical Nurse Degree
Orlando Technical College
Orlando, FL05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-2011
Skills
- Emergency Advanced Care/Trauma Care
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS Certified by AHA
- Ultrasound Peripheral IV Certified
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
- Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse Advanced Care
Orlando Health Osceola Freestanding Emergency Dept
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 07.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
09.2017 - 08.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Westminster Towers
10.2016 - 09.2017
Licensed Zumba Instructor
Advent Health Celebration And Kissimmee
03.2014 - 08.2018
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Scribe America/Advent Health
12.2011 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Practical Nursing Program - Licensed Practical Nurse Degree
Orlando Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Community
- Florida Hospital After Hours Clinic- 06/2011-08/2011
- Neonatal Intensive Care Infant Volunteer at Florida Hospital Orlando- 06/2008-08/2008
- National Technical Honor Society at Orlando Technical College- 2016
- Pre-professional Medical Society- University of Central Florida- 2008-2011