Christina Rivera
Kingston,NY
Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 28 years in healthcare roles.
Seasoned RN offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
06.2006 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Managed complex cases involving trauma or multiple organ system failures by providing compassionate care alongside advanced clinical interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Provided high-quality nursing care, including administering medications, wound management, and monitoring vital signs.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Promoted patient safety by recognizing potential signs of health deterioration or adverse reactions to medications and promptly notifying the healthcare team for appropriate intervention.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills in rapidly changing situations, making quick decisions that positively impacted patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records to ensure timely documentation of patient information and enable informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Center For Special Care
09.1999 - 01.2007
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hudson Valley Ext. Care and Rehabilitation Center
11.1997 - 11.1999
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
05-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia Greene Community College
Hudson05-2006
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Medication administration
- Staff supervision
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Discharge planning
- Care plan management
- Nursing expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
BLS- Basic Life Support
PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Clinical Nurse of the Year Winner 2021
I was nominated twice for this award. The first nomination was in 2015, submitted by my then Nurse Manager on the medical-surgical floor. I won this award in 2021 after being nominated by an advanced level practitioner in the Emergency department.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
06.2006 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Center For Special Care
09.1999 - 01.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hudson Valley Ext. Care and Rehabilitation Center
11.1997 - 11.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia Greene Community College
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