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Crystal Rivera

Fillmore,UT

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Dynamic Emergency Room Registered Nurse bringing 2 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Seasoned nursing professional 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. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Intermountain Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Certified Nursing Assistant

IHC
01.2014 - 09.2017
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Central Valley Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2017
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kolob Care And Rehabilitation Of St George
09.2007 - 05.2014
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
08.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

Snow College
Ephraim, UT
05.2017

Skills

  • Medical Assessment
  • Care Planning
  • Chart Updating
  • Critical Care
  • Emergency Response
  • Patient Management
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Relationship Building
  • Infection Control Measures
  • EMR / EHR
  • HIPAA Education
  • Procedure Preparations
  • Chest Pain Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Acute Care Expertise

Certification

  • PALS
  • TTNC
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • ENPC
  • SANE Nursing ( Almost compleated)

Additional Information

I have worked as a Certified nursing assistant for twelve years, Licensed Practical Nurse for five years and now a Registered nurse for two years. My goal is to work in a large Trama Emergency Room, that is where i find my passion. Over the years I have worked in the Emergency room as a CNA, LPN and now RN. I am very Familiar with the Emergency and would love to grow my knowledge as an Registered nurse by working in a larger facility than where I am currently working.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Intermountain Medical Center
07.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

IHC
01.2014 - 09.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

Central Valley Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kolob Care And Rehabilitation Of St George
09.2007 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Weber State University

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

Snow College
Crystal Rivera