Cindy Rivas
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Compassionate BSN graduate seeking to begin a professional nursing career through the Nurse Residency Program at UCLA Health. Skilled in-patient assessment, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration through clinical rotations and preceptorship. Committed to providing evidence-based, patient-centered care while developing advanced clinical competencies in an academic medical center.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Urgent Care, LVN III
Kaiser Permanente
06.2006 - Current
- Evaluated patient visit complaints, and symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in health connect.
- Reviewed patient history and reviewed current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health and report changes to assigned physician.
- IV certified, and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with hospital admissions, referral appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Home Health Nurse
Love and Care Home Health
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out plans for chronic conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Documented patient status, behaviors, and communicated concerns to supervising nurse.
- Delivered in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Conducted regular follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and make adjustments to care plans as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT04-2026
Skills
- Patient focused care pediatric to geriatric
- Catheter, wound care
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Immunization administration
- Medication administration
- EKG administration
- Hospital admission and discharge
- Health connect/Epic/Mar
- Patient education
- Team Leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
- CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse License – California (Pending / Expected April 2026)
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Love and Care Home Health
12.2020 - 12.2023
Urgent Care, LVN III
Kaiser Permanente
06.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Nightingale College