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Coral Rivera

Plantation,FL

Summary

Compassionate and hardworking registered nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in critical care environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Seeking a position to continue academic and professional growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Cleveland Clinic Florida
08.2021 - Current
  • Communicated with the healthcare team to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Cared for patients receiving minimally invasive or off-pump coronary bypass surgery and valve repairs or replacements as well as patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation.
  • Independently managed the care of fresh transplant patients (liver, kidney, and heart).
  • Managed surgical patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures in a 24-bed ICU.
  • Assisted with bedside procedures such as intubation and insertion of invasive lines, chest tubes, and mechanical support devices such as IABP and ECMO.
  • Assessed patient’s hemodynamic status and intervened appropriately; including titration of vasoactive and inotropic medication.
  • Managed the unit as a charge nurse and mentored incoming nurses.
  • Developed an “EPIC/documentation course” for new hires alongside the nurse educator to improve communication and patient safety within the unit.

Health Unit Coordinator

Cleveland Clinic Florida
07.2018 - 08.2021
  • Coordinated the daily operations of a 24-bed MICU/SICU; including providing administrative support, managing resources, and tracking and monitoring performance data.
  • Acted as a patient advocate by relaying patient concerns or questions to the appropriate medical professional and helped coordinate solutions.
  • Acted as a staff resource using the on-call directory/intranet, retrieving necessary supplies/equipment for nurses, and interacting with different departments/staff to solve common issues.
  • Maintained optimal organization of medical records and patient admissions, transfers, and discharges

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05-2021

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
05.2017

Skills

  • Patient education and counseling
  • EPIC
  • CVVHD management
  • IABP, Impella, LVAD, and VA/VV ECMO, management
  • Medication Titration
  • Open Heart Post-op Management
  • Critical Thinking Skills

Certification

  • ACLS/BLS
  • NIH
  • CCRN

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Cleveland Clinic Florida
08.2021 - Current

Health Unit Coordinator

Cleveland Clinic Florida
07.2018 - 08.2021
  • ACLS/BLS
  • NIH
  • CCRN

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Broward College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Broward College

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Florida International University
Coral Rivera