Claudia Rivero
Miami Gardens
Summary
Driven, hardworking and dedicated Registered Nurse with four years of experience in critical care and emergency medicine, currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia at the University of Miami. Offering strong foundation in nursing and anesthesia education, eager to learn and develop within clinical setting. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and effective communication in high-pressure environments. Dedicated to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize outcomes in the perioperative and procedural setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Cleveland Clinic Florida
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered comprehensive perioperative care for patients undergoing complex image-guided procedures (e.g., TIPS, embolizations, angiograms, biopsies, and catheter placements) in a high-acuity setting.
- Administered moderate sedation in accordance with procedural sedation protocols; monitored capnography, oxygenation, EKG and patient hemodynamics throughout the procedure.
- Collaborated closely with CRNAs and anesthesiologists during general anesthesia cases; assisted with airway management, positioning, and arterial line insertion.
- Managed emergent neurovascular cases (e.g., stroke alerts), safely administering thrombolytics and anticoagulants, and obtaining critical lab values (e.g., ACT via iSTAT) to support time-sensitive interventions.
- Maintained aseptic technique during procedure setup and patient preparation.
- Provided ongoing emotional support and education to patients and families, ensuring continuity of care from pre-op through recovery.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
University Of Miami Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered high-acuity care across MICU, SICU, CVICU, and COVID ICUs, adapting quickly to diverse clinical environments and patient populations.
- Managed ventilated patients, adjusting settings per protocol and monitoring respiratory status to optimize oxygenation and ventilation.
- Continuously assessed and interpreted invasive hemodynamic parameters (e.g., CVP, arterial lines, vasopressor titration) to guide evidence-based interventions.
- Provided Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) utilizing NxStage System, ensuring fluid/electrolyte balance in hemodynamically unstable patients.
- Actively responded to Code Blue and rapid response situations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to stabilize patients and initiate advanced resuscitative measures.
- Maintained strict infection control practices, including PPE use and visitor limitations, to protect immunocompromised and COVID-19 patients in critical care environments.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Baptist Hospital of Miami
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Delivered complex cardiothoracic and neurological care in a high-acuity, 88-bed critical care unit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Collaborated with physicians during daily interdisciplinary rounds to formulate and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Assisted in urgent bedside procedures including endotracheal intubation/extubation, arterial and central line placement, bronchoscopy, cardioversion, and transvenous pacemaker insertion.
- Served as a clinical resource nurse and infection prevention auditor, promoting best practices to reduce healthcare-associated infections.
- Participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives targeting medical device-related pressure injury prevention.
- Provided mentorship and training to new nurses, reinforcing high standards of care, patient safety, and technical competency.
- Managed care for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, acute stroke, and other critical conditions, responding swiftly to decompensation and guiding treatment decisions in rapidly evolving situations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Delivered rapid, high-quality care in a fast-paced 80-bed ED, responding to emergencies including stroke, STEMI, Gl bleeds, septic shock, and anaphylaxis.
- Performed triage for walk-ins and EMS arrivals, prioritizing care based on acuity and initiating nurse-driven order sets to expedite treatment.
- Actively participated in code responses, coordinating swift, skilled interventions to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Assessed patient histories and presenting symptoms to guide clinical decisions and reduce treatment delays.
- Contributed to ED quality initiatives, including sepsis recognition project implementation, simulation training, and development of nursing competencies.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
University of Miami
Miami, FL12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Accelerated
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Physiology, Minors in Chemistry And Psychology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-2015
Skills
- Preoperative evaluation
- General anesthesia
- Ambulatory anesthesia
- Neuroanesthesia
- Obstetrical anesthesia
- Pediatric anesthesia
- Cardiothoracic anesthesia
- Post-anesthesia care
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Trauma anesthesia
- Advanced airway management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Continuous professional development
- Proficient in Cerner and EPIC EHR Systems
- Competent in use of Baxter, Alaris, Plum 360 Infusion Pumps
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse No. RN 9490526
- CCRN, American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, American Heart Association
- NIHSS Stroke Scale Training, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Cleveland Clinic Florida
02.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
University Of Miami Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
Baptist Hospital of Miami
07.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
05.2018 - 08.2020
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Accelerated
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science - Physiology, Minors in Chemistry And Psychology
Florida State University
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