Emelinda Rivera
Summary
Nurse manager skilled with solid background in managing nursing teams and optimizing patient care processes. Proven ability to implement effective healthcare protocols and improve patient outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in staff training and development, coupled with strong problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
HCA Fawcett Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Manage and supervise clinical staff 25+. Develop and implement action plan to improve staff development and the delivery of patient care
- Provide leadership, responsible for ensuring high standards of patient care and ensuring that all staff fully comply with the regulatory and professional standards.
- Key achievement: Improved patient experience scores by 30% through staff development and the delivery of patient care
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Cape Coral Hospital
09.2015 - 02.2023
- Promote patient safety by placing the bed at the lowest position, turning the bed alarms on, putting grip socks on patients, and placing the call light within reach.
- Perform safe medication administration, read medication administration instructions, caping and dispose of sharps, and monitor patients for any status changes.
- Educate patients on their care plan and medications, and review discharge instructions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Charge Nurse
Cape Coral Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2023
- Oversee nursing staff and ensure that they are providing safe care
- Review patient charts and audits, and plan assignments for the upcoming shift.
- Ensure daily safety checks are accounted for such as assessment of the crash cart, pyxis, and the temperature of refrigerators that held medications.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Education
Critical Care Observation Certification -
01.2022
Charge Nurse Certification - undefined
01.2022
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Myers, Fl05.2013
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- BLS and ACLS Certified
- Nurse Leadership
- Safety Coaching / Mentoring
- Staff supervision
- Critical thinking
- Quality improvement
- Department management
Timeline
Nurse Manager
HCA Fawcett Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
Cape Coral Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2023
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Cape Coral Hospital
09.2015 - 02.2023
Charge Nurse Certification - undefined
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
Critical Care Observation Certification -
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