Carmen P Rivera
Clearwater,USA
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive hospital experience, specializing in team collaboration and leadership. Proven track record in implementing care protocols and mentoring staff, leading to improved patient outcomes. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with expertise in ultrasound IV proficiency, facilitating effective communication in diverse settings. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and chronic disease management, ensuring seamless coordination with healthcare teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Clinical Nurse III Charge Nurse
BayCare Morton Plant Hospital
Clearwater, FL
05.2022 - Current
- Practiced nursing in compliance with established standards for safe care.
- Conducted direct assessments to evaluate nursing team performance.
- Delegated responsibilities and scheduled staff according to anticipated needs.
- Implemented comprehensive nursing care protocols within emergency department.
- Supervised nurses while managing patient care and coordinating unit activities.
- Identified potential risk factors associated with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Facilitated discharge planning by collaborating with social workers or case managers.
Emergency Clinical Nurse II
BayCare Morton Plant Hospital
Clearwater, FL
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Practice nursing according to acceptable and prevailing standards of safe nursing care.
- Provide direct patient care, implementing all aspects of nursing care related to an emergency department setting.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Adhered to ethical standards of practice while providing compassionate care.
Staff Nurse CT/MRI Imaging Institute
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Cleveland , OH
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Practiced nursing in accordance with prevailing safety standards within Imaging Institute Department.
- Delivered direct patient care, ensuring comprehensive nursing support in CT/MRI settings.
- Facilitated communication among doctors, staff, patients, and families for effective care coordination.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
ED Staff Nurse
Metro Health System
Cleveland, OH
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Practiced nursing in accordance with prevailing standards of safe care in level one trauma ED.
- Delivered direct patient care, implementing comprehensive nursing protocols in emergency department.
- Acted as liaison among doctors, staff, patients, and families to facilitate communication.
- Served as charge nurse and preceptor, mentoring new nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families about their diagnosis, medications and treatments.
ED Staff Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Fairview
Cleveland, OH
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Practiced nursing according to prevailing standards of safe care in labor and delivery unit.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care within birthing department setting.
- Facilitated communication between doctors, staff, patients, and families.
- Assessed and provided care for newborns and postpartum mothers.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex clinical problems and determine appropriate interventions.
ED Staff Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Practiced nursing in accordance with established standards of safe care.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care within emergency department environment.
- Facilitated communication among doctors, staff, patients, and families.
- Served as charge nurse while mentoring new staff and nursing students.
- Instructed staff members on proper techniques for delivering emergency medical services according to established protocols.
Staff Nurse ENT, Nephrology and Plastic Surgery Unit
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Practiced nursing in accordance with prevailing standards for safe patient care.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care within ENT, Nephrology, and Plastic Surgery departments.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, staff, patients, and families to enhance collaboration.
- Served as preceptor for new staff and nursing students, fostering professional development.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
09.2010 - 08.2014
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
- Obtained vital signs and documented abnormal values for timely reporting.
- Facilitated admission processes, including glucose monitoring and intake/output measurements.
- Served as preceptor for new staff, providing guidance and support.
- Documented patient information in electronic medical records.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from other healthcare team members.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Nursing Home
Cleveland, OH
07.2007 - 08.2010
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
- Obtained vital signs and documented abnormal values for reporting.
- Facilitated admission processes to ensure smooth transitions for new patients.
- Performed glucose monitoring and recorded results accurately.
- Measured intake and output to track patient fluid balance.
- Recorded patient information in medical records accurately and completely.
ED Staff Nurse
Damas Hospital
Ponce, PR
02.2005 - 04.2006
- Practiced nursing in accordance with established standards for safe nursing care.
- Delivered direct patient care, implementing comprehensive nursing procedures in emergency department.
- Facilitated communication between doctors, staff, patients, and families to enhance care coordination.
- Actively participated in professional development activities such as continuing education classes or seminars.
Staff Nurse
San Cristobal Hospital
Ponce, PR
10.2004 - 02.2005
- Practiced nursing in alignment with prevailing standards of safe care.
- Implemented comprehensive nursing care in medical surgical settings.
- Facilitated communication between doctors, staff, patients, and families.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
Education
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - NURSING RN-BSN Program
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03-2016
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH05-2014
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Ponce Paramedical College
Ponce, PR05-2004
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Cultural competence
- Compassionate caregiver
- Ultrasound and IV proficiency
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Pediatric care
- Nurse training
- Ethical practice
- Staff management
Certification
- American Heart Association – Basic Life Support Provider
- American Heart Association – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
- American Heart Association – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- National Stroke Association – NIHSS
- Registered Nurse, Florida, 9514562
References
Furnished upon request
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Documented and resolved patients complaints which led to patient's satisfaction.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Emergency Clinical Nurse III Charge Nurse
BayCare Morton Plant Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Emergency Clinical Nurse II
BayCare Morton Plant Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2022
Staff Nurse CT/MRI Imaging Institute
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
12.2018 - 07.2019
ED Staff Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Fairview
04.2018 - 08.2018
ED Staff Nurse
Metro Health System
09.2016 - 11.2018
ED Staff Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
10.2015 - 09.2016
Staff Nurse ENT, Nephrology and Plastic Surgery Unit
Cleveland Clinic
08.2014 - 10.2015
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
09.2010 - 08.2014
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Nursing Home
07.2007 - 08.2010
ED Staff Nurse
Damas Hospital
02.2005 - 04.2006
Staff Nurse
San Cristobal Hospital
10.2004 - 02.2005
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - NURSING RN-BSN Program
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Ponce Paramedical College
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