Destiny Rivera
Saint Cloud ,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IMC Registered Nurse
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, PCU
AdventHealth Orlando
Orlando , Florida
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse ER Hold
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
Panama City Beach, FL
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
IMC Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Grandview Medical Center
Dayton , OH
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Registered Nurse Surgical Oncology PCU
AdventHealth Celebration
Kissimmee, FL
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
CNA
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL
10.2016 - 12.2019
- 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.
Education
Bachelors of Biomedical Science - Biomedical Sciences
Keiser University
Orlando, FL01.2025
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Concorde Career Institute
Orlando, FL04.2019
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Medical Supply Management
- Physician Collaboration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Cardiac Monitors
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
IMC Registered Nurse
Eastern Maine Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, PCU
AdventHealth Orlando
01.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse ER Hold
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - 01.2022
IMC Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, PCU
Grandview Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse Surgical Oncology PCU
AdventHealth Celebration
09.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, PCU
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
12.2019 - 08.2020
CNA
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelors of Biomedical Science - Biomedical Sciences
Keiser University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Concorde Career Institute
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