Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Daisy Award
Timeline
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Carmen P Rivera

Clearwater

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive hospital experience, specializing in team collaboration and leadership. Proven track record in implementing care protocols and mentoring staff, consistently leading to improved patient outcomes. Bilingual in English and Spanish, facilitating effective communication in diverse settings. Expertise in ultrasound and IV proficiency, along with proficiency in patient assessment, emergency care, and chronic disease management. Ensures seamless coordination with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

As healthcare professional with comprehensive clinical nursing experience, excels in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring optimal clinical outcomes. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability, fostering strong teamwork and seamless integration into dynamic healthcare settings. Proficient in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Clinical Nurse III Charge Nurse

BayCare Morton Plant Hospital
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing RN-BSN Program

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
03.2016

Associate Degree - Nursing

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
05.2014

Associate Degree - Nursing

Ponce Paramedical College
Ponce, PR
05.2004

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
  • Diversity sensitivity
  • Empathetic caregiver
  • Ultrasound IV proficiency
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective team management
  • Clear communication
  • Pediatric care
  • Clinical nursing training
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Team leadership

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of patient rounding.
  • Supervised team of 50 staff members.
  • Achieved patient's satisfaction through effectively helping with keeping them informed.
  • Documented and resolved patient's complaint which led to positive written review.

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

Languages

Spanish: Professional

Daisy Award

Received the Daisy Award for assisting another charge nurse who was injured by a combative patient while separating her from more harm and implementing safety measures. 

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

Associate Degree - Nursing

Cuyahoga Community College

Associate Degree - Nursing

Ponce Paramedical College

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing RN-BSN Program

Grand Canyon University