Evelyn Rivera
Katy,TX
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional bringing clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Nexus Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Collected lab specimens
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed patient conditions, vital signs, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Performed wound care, straight catheter insertion, medication administration (IM, Sub, PO, PR), trach suctioning, physical assessments, Cecostomy care and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Applied diabetes management utilizing an insulin sliding scale and carbohydrate counting.
- Enteral nutrition through NG tubes and G-tubes. While monitoring for any complications.
- Admissions and discharges
CNA
Nexus Childrens hospital
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, proper hygiene, dressing, toileting, feeding, ambulating, turning, and positioning.
- Behavioral support is working alongside the behavioral team and nursing staff.
- Delivered comprehensive training programs to incoming CNA staff.
Preschool Teacher
Kidco learning center
Katy, TX
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
CNA
Houston Methodist West
Houston, TX
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature, and obtained blood glucose.
- EKG
- Assisted with personal hygiene, such as showers, bed baths, and oral care.
- Answered effectively to patients' needs in an effective and timely manner.
CNA
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate. Notified the nurse of any abnormal findings.
- Provided personal hygiene and assisted with toileting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Houston, TX08-2023
Skills
- Multitasking capacity
- Team collaboration
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Behavioral support
- Adaptability
Certification
- SAMA Certification
- PALS
- BLS
- ACLS
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Nexus Children's Hospital
09.2023 - Current
CNA
Nexus Childrens hospital
08.2020 - 09.2023
Preschool Teacher
Kidco learning center
09.2017 - 11.2018
CNA
Houston Methodist West
04.2017 - 07.2017
CNA
Memorial Hermann Hospital
12.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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