Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Cristelle M. Rivera

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master’s in Medical Science (MSMS), equipped with hands-on experience through laboratory work, internships, and clinical rotations, enhancing practical skills. The interdisciplinary nature of medical science has provided a holistic understanding of healthcare systems, ethics, and research methodologies, enabling informed decision-making. Eager to leverage a strong academic background, research experience, and versatile skills in clinical research, healthcare administration, or laboratory environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Caregiver

Independant Contractor
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.

Legal/Medical Intake Specialist

The Driscoll Firm
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Managed patient intake processes, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with healthcare regulations
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients and healthcare professionals in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collected, verified, recorded and processed client demographics, insurance payments, and referral information.
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories, and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.

Research Assistant

Interamerican University Campus
02.2020 - 04.2020
  • Contributed to holistic research projects, assisting in data collection, analysis, and interpretation
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of research findings
  • Assisted in maintaining laboratory equipment, preparing samples, and conducting experiments under supervision.

Assistant Office Administrator

Department of Criminal Justice, Inter American University of Puerto Rico
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Provided administrative support including scheduling, correspondence management, and student assistance
  • Managed records and databases, coordinated events, and ensured financial compliance
  • Supported faculty, maintained office operations, and contributed to special projects.
  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.

Hospital Intern

Szent János Kórház Hospital
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Completed internship focusing on patient care, clinical/surgical procedures, and hospital administration in both pediatric and adult wards
  • Gained exposure to various medical departments and developed an understanding of European healthcare practices allowing me a broader perspective on generalized medical procedures.
  • Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
  • Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.


Quality Control and Assurance Inspector

Ball Corp
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Conducted quality control inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
  • Developed and implemented quality assurance procedures resulting in improvement in efficiency
  • Conducted rigorous inspections and testing of chemical products to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, optimizing manufacturing processes through collaboration with production teams.
  • Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
  • Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.

Education

Master of Science - Medical Sciences

Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Carmen Torres de Tiburcio School of Nursing
06.2020

Skills

  • Medical Research: Data collection, analysis, laboratory techniques, report writing
  • Healthcare Administration: Patient intake, medical records management, regulatory compliance
  • Communication: Fluent in English and Spanish, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Technical Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, basic lab software, data entry
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Research Design and Execution
  • Strong Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
  • Excellent Communication and Collaboration Skills
  • Research reporting
  • Experimental design
  • Recordkeeping
  • Database Research
  • Documentation skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Quantitative and qualitative analysis

Certification

  • Phlebotomy, Mayo Clinic, 2024
  • Experimental Methods in Systems Biology, Mount Sinai, 2024

Coursework

  • Advanced Pathophysiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Research Methods in Health Sciences

References

Available upon request

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Caregiver

Independant Contractor
04.2023 - 01.2024

Legal/Medical Intake Specialist

The Driscoll Firm
08.2022 - 04.2023

Research Assistant

Interamerican University Campus
02.2020 - 04.2020

Hospital Intern

Szent János Kórház Hospital
11.2018 - 02.2019

Assistant Office Administrator

Department of Criminal Justice, Inter American University of Puerto Rico
01.2018 - 01.2020

Quality Control and Assurance Inspector

Ball Corp
06.2016 - 06.2019

Master of Science - Medical Sciences

Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Carmen Torres de Tiburcio School of Nursing
Cristelle M. Rivera