ERICK RIVERA
Georgetown
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional passionate about advancing stroke program excellence with a career goal of becoming a Stroke Disease Management Coordinator. Committed to supporting program development, ensuring compliance with national standards, and driving quality improvement initiatives. Eager to contribute to the success of stroke management programs while continuously growing into a trusted leader in the field. Focused on leveraging expertise to enhance patient outcomes and foster collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. David's Round Rock
02.2025 - Current
- Provided exceptional care for 36 Medical/Surgical and Ortho/Trauma beds, adeptly navigating and improving outcomes for diverse complex patient conditions, while achieving a 95% patient satisfaction rating.
- Enhanced patient care by incorporating evidence-based practices, systematically assessing and monitoring the Med/Surg status of 6 patients, and using clinical reasoning to identify timely interventions that improved recovery outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients daily, closely monitoring responses and collaborating with healthcare teams to customize care plans for optimized recovery.
- Ensured a pristine and safe environment by implementing hygiene protocols, leading to a reduction in patient recovery times and enhanced overall care.
- Engaged proactively with physicians, surgeons, and healthcare team members to enhance care coordination, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Telemetry Nurse
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Deliver high-quality patient care on 32 beds Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units, providing telemetry interpretation and monitoring and gracefully managing challenging and complex patient conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients daily, closely monitoring responses and collaborating with healthcare teams to customize care plans for optimized recovery.
- Educated patients and families on their diagnoses and care plans, improving continuity of care and enhancing patient understanding of treatment processes.
Behavioral and Mental Health Registered Nurse
Shiftkey
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify patient needs.
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Deliver high-quality patient care on 32 beds Telemetry and IMC units, providing telemetry interpretation and monitoring and gracefully managing challenging and complex patient conditions.
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for new and ongoing patients, effectively collaborating with the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans that improve patient recovery rates and overall satisfaction.
- Coordinated the delivery of medications and treatments to patients while actively monitoring their responses, collaborating with healthcare teams to refine and enhance personalized care plans.
Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
11.2018 - 09.2021
- Provided exceptional patient care in 32-bed Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units, ensuring accurate telemetry interpretation and effectively managing complex conditions, leading to improved patient outcomes and higher satisfaction ratings.
- Conducted thorough nursing assessments and triage for new and ongoing patients, driving collaborative discussions with the healthcare team to develop and implement successful care plans, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Educated patients and families on their diagnoses and care plans, improving continuity of care and enhancing patient understanding of treatment processes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to monitor patient medical progress, identify and resolve gaps in service, and obtain authorization for discharge planning.
Registered Nurse
Carlsbad Medical Center
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments by evaluating physical, mental, and environmental factors, leading to targeted nursing interventions that improved patient outcomes and well-being.
- Applied evidence-based practices to monitor 6 Med/Surg patients, enhancing care delivery and timely interventions, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Enlightened patients and families on disease processes and treatment regimens, enhancing their understanding and comfort levels through effective communication and rapport-building.
Registered Nurse
Lakeview Christian Homes
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Assessed physical and emotional condition of 46 patients, implementing plan of care and coordinating with interdisciplinary team to deliver needed services.
- Delivered high-quality, holistic nursing care to 40+ patients with disabilities and chronic illnesses, enhancing their overall well-being.
- Instructed over 40 patients and family members on disease management and care plans, resulting in improved adherence and a measurable increase in positive feedback regarding treatment experiences.
Registered Nurse
Carlsbad Medical Center
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to assess and implement tailored patient care plans, resulting in improved health outcomes for diverse conditions and increased patient satisfaction.
- Administered IV and oral medications while enhancing patient outcomes through skilled catheter insertion, wound care, and central line maintenance, prioritizing patient safety and dignity every step of the way.
- Fostered strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families, enhancing care outcomes through effective communication and shared goal setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR06.2008
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient Assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Care Plan Development
- Medication Administration
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emotional awareness
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. David's Round Rock
02.2025 - Current
Telemetry Nurse
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
09.2023 - 01.2025
Behavioral and Mental Health Registered Nurse
Shiftkey
05.2023 - 02.2024
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
11.2018 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Carlsbad Medical Center
10.2016 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse
Lakeview Christian Homes
10.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse
Carlsbad Medical Center
04.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Puerto Rico
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