Destiny Rivera
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
TEMPLE,TX
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Experienced ICU Registered Nurse with a strong background in caring for critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, patient advocacy, and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations. Seeking to transition into the Operating Room, bringing critical-care expertise, clinical judgment, and a commitment to patient safety.
Work History
Registered Nurse
4 Years 2 Months- Relief Charge Nurse, coordinating unit workflow, supporting nursing staff, assisting with patient assignments, and responding to changes in patient acuity.
- Clinical coach for new graduates and newly hired nurses, providing bedside education, clinical guidance, and competency validation.
- Managed critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation, vasoactive medications, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and complex multidisciplinary care.
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacy, and other disciplines to provide safe, timely patient care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
2 Years 1 Month- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare protocols and patient care standards.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications while ensuring adherence to safety guidelines.
- Coordinated, planned, developed, and implemented activities designed to enrich the lives of assisted living residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
3 Years 11 Months- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science
Associate of Science
Associate of General Studies
Skills
Rapid Sequence Intubation
Arterial/ Central line monitoring
Vasoactive drips
Massive Transfusion Protocol
Pre/post-procedure care
Interdisciplinary teamwork
Certification
- ACLS/ BLS
- CRRT
- IV Ultrasound
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2022 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Delaney at Lake Waco
05.2020 - 06.2022Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Catherine Center
06.2016 - 05.2020Read More
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science
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Temple College
Associate of Science
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McLennan Community College
Associate of General Studies
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Leadership
- Relief Charge
- Clinical Coach