Danny Rivera López
1114 Weeping Willow, La Grange,KY
Summary
Experienced nurse looking to achieve a position as an HBPC RN that will allow me through my knowledge and skills to achieve the goals and objectives of the VA.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical /Telemetry Unit
Robley Rex VA Medical Center
Louisville, Kentucky
04.2023 - Current
- Perform physical assessments, communicate and document findings pertaining patient current condition and progression of changes, administer oral and IV medications, perform blood transfusions, administer and manage IV heparin drip therapy, provide Basic Life Support (BLS), insert Nasogastric tubes and foley catheters, read and interpret telemetry strips, insert and assess IV catheters, monitor lab results and tests and communicate findings with the medical team and delegate appropriate tasks to LPN’s, NA’s and support staff, educate patient and family members on treatment plan and post-discharge follow up instructions.
- As a part of the RN Transition to Practice Program, I completed clinical rotations on the Emergency Room, ICU and the Operating Room.
RN, Primary Care
Lebanon VA Medical Center
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
01.2023 - 04.2023
- As part of a PACT team, I performed RN care manager duties such as hospital discharge follow up calls, RN care manager appointments, home medication management and symptom follow up, ensure veteran’s educational needs are met, placement of appropriate consults, assess walk-ins and coordinate care between patient and provider depending on their symptoms and/or needs, coordinate transport with emergency response services and treat patient under provider orders in emergent situations, educate and document on patient’s present condition, symptoms treatment and medication management
- As part of the RN Transition to Practice Program, I completed clinical rotation in skin rounds and wound care clinic, duties included assessing and classifying pressure injuries, recommending treatment, providing wound care treatment to patients throughout the hospital and document all changes in wound/skin condition and integrity.
LPN, Primary Care
Lebanon VA Medical Center
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Perform patient triage, measure vital signs, immunization administration, assess for patient needs and consult placement, voluntary translation for Spanish speaking veterans throughout the clinic, follow up on Voicemails, Secure Messages, View Alerts, notes documentation, participated in voluntary vaccine clinics, educate patients in medication management, coordinate care between veteran and outside VA consults, such as pre-op visits and opening communication between the Office of Care Coordination, patient and private facilities, attend to walk ins, perform EKG’s and blood draw.
LPN, COVID Vaccine Clinic
Lebanon VA Medical Center
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Administered and documented COVID vaccinations, educated veterans and spouses on potential side effects and management.
LPN, Acute Behavioral Health Inpatient Care Unit
San Juan VA Medical Center
San Juan, Puerto Rico
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided emotional support to veterans, administered medications, assessed changes in behavioral patterns, documented any changes and addressed them with interdisciplinary team, provided one to one care, ensured patient safety by removing any potentially dangerous objects, de-escalated patient behavior by utilizing active listening and PMDB principles.
LPN, Spinal Cord Injury Unit
San Juan VA Medical Center
San Juan, Puerto Rico
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted veterans with hygiene care, vital signs measurement, medication administration, assessed for comfort and safety, applied specialized knowledge to prevent SCI related complications such as fecal impaction, pressure wounds and Autonomic Dysreflexia.
LPN, Primary Care
Lebanon VA Medical Center
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Performed triage, measured vital signs, assessed and identified patient needs, attended to Secure Messages, Voicemails, educated veterans in a wide variety of conditions and medication management such as insulin administration and signs of symptoms of hyperglycemia.
LPN, Float Pool
Lebanon VA Medical Center
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Rotated to all of the different areas of the hospital and gained experience and competencies on areas including the ER, Residential Rehab (Domiciliary), ICU, ASU, Medicine, Behavioral Health, Hospice and the Community Living Center, administered medications, measured vital signs and performed hygiene/wound care throughout the hospital.
LPN, Hospice Unit
San Juan VA Medical Center
San Juan, Puerto Rico
12.2014 - 01.2017
- Provided comfort care, pain management including administration of narcotics, provided range of motion exercises, provided post-mortem care, educated family and provided support in grieving process, provided emotional and spiritual support to veterans, provided extensive wound care, worked as the Star VA program nurse where I would work with the interdisciplinary team to identify the cause of disruptive behaviors on dementia patients, work on a plan to minimize or stop such behavior and work to implement the plan with the staff.
LPN, Telemetry Unit
Mennonite Medical Center
Cayey, Puerto Rico
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Provided nursing care for a multiple patients under ventilator, telemetry, also provided pre-operative preparation to patients undergoing catheterizations and other procedures, indwelling catheter placement and removal, performed CPR when necessary.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
NUC University, Online Campus
04.2024
Associates of Science in Nursing -
NUC University, Online Campus
03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Benjamin Harrison Vocational High School, Cayey, Puerto Rico
05.2012
Skills
- Proficient in written and spoken English and Spanish
- BLS and ACLS certified
- Vast knowledge of CPRS, VISTA, BCMA, MHV, VATAS and JLV
- Ability to adapt to different work settings
- Great interpersonal skills
- Great customer service skills
- Vast experience in educating patients, family members and team members in a wide variety of topics and competencies
- Skilled in word, excel, outlook and other programs
- Vast experience in coordinating patient care, outpatient follow up, consult placement and case management
License
Registered Nurse, ADN (Will Obtain BSN License Within The Next 30 Days)
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical /Telemetry Unit
Robley Rex VA Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
RN, Primary Care
Lebanon VA Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
LPN, Primary Care
Lebanon VA Medical Center
05.2021 - 01.2023
LPN, COVID Vaccine Clinic
Lebanon VA Medical Center
04.2021 - 05.2021
LPN, Acute Behavioral Health Inpatient Care Unit
San Juan VA Medical Center
11.2019 - 04.2021
LPN, Spinal Cord Injury Unit
San Juan VA Medical Center
02.2019 - 11.2019
LPN, Primary Care
Lebanon VA Medical Center
11.2017 - 02.2019
LPN, Float Pool
Lebanon VA Medical Center
02.2017 - 11.2017
LPN, Hospice Unit
San Juan VA Medical Center
12.2014 - 01.2017
LPN, Telemetry Unit
Mennonite Medical Center
08.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
NUC University, Online Campus
Associates of Science in Nursing -
NUC University, Online Campus
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Benjamin Harrison Vocational High School, Cayey, Puerto Rico
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