Dominique Rivera
Cincinnati
Summary
Final-semester Bachelor of Science in Nursing student with a strong academic record and hands-on clinical experience in acute and specialty care settings. Selected for competitive Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) placements in pediatric cardiac stepdown and inpatient mental health, demonstrating clinical competence and professionalism in 1:1 preceptor-based models. Experienced in 12-hour clinical shifts and interdisciplinary collaboration within large academic and pediatric medical centers. Seeking a New Graduate RN position focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and continued professional growth.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Dedicated Education Unit Program
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
Cincinnati, OH
10.2025 - 12.2025
65 Clinical Hours
- Selected as 1 of 10 students from cohort for competitive Pediatric DEU placement
- Completed full 12-hour shifts on a pediatric cardiac stepdown unit in a 1:1 preceptor model
- Provided family-centered care and performed age-appropriate assessments for pediatric cardiac patients
- Collaborated with pediatric nurses and interdisciplinary team to support safe, high-quality care
- Documented pediatric assessments and nursing interventions in the electronic health record (EHR)
Mental Health Dedicated Education Unit Program
VA Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
01.2025 - 04.2025
76 Clinical Hours
- Selected as 1 of 8 students from cohort for competitive Mental Health DEU placement
- Completed full 12-hour shifts in a 1:1 nurse-student preceptor model
- Performed comprehensive psychosocial and mental health assessments
- Utilized therapeutic communication to support patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to support individualized plans of care
- Documented patient care and assessments in the electronic health record (EHR)
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-2026
Skills
- Psychiatric Nursing (Roll Transition)
UC Health Ridgeway Tower
Spring 2026 200 Clinical Hours (Expected Completion: April 2026) - Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) – Pediatrics (Cardiac Stepdown)
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Fall 2025 65 Clinical Hours
- Obstetrics Unit
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Fall 2025 54 Clinical Hours - Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) – Mental Health (Psychiatric Unit)
VA Medical Center
Spring 2025 76 Clinical Hours
Timeline
Pediatric Dedicated Education Unit Program
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
10.2025 - 12.2025
Mental Health Dedicated Education Unit Program
VA Medical Center
01.2025 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Cincinnati