Claudia Rivero
RN, CCRN
Weston,FL
Summary
Driven, hardworking and dedicated Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, critical care and emergency response experience. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
Work History
Interventional Radiology, Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Florida
Weston, FL
02.2022 - Current
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and image guided procedures, such as: port placement, bone marrow biopsy, kidney biopsy, liver biopsy, TIPS, lung biopsy, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, thoracentesis, tunneled and non-tunneled catheter placement, nephrostomy and biliary tube placement, venogram, angiogram, percutaneous ganglion balloon compression, venous angioplasty and stenting, myelogram, blood patch, epidural, embolization, IVC filter, pulmonary embolism EKOS lysis, etc.
- Preoperatively obtained IV access and bloodwork, while administering IV hydration and pre-medications, as ordered.
- Performed intra-procedure universal protocol sign in, time out and sign out.
- Administered moderate sedation in procedure room, while following procedural sedation guidelines, provided supplemental oxygen as needed, monitored capnography and continuously assessed patient and provided emotional support throughout procedure.
- Utilized aseptic technique for procedure tray set up and when prepping and draping patient.
- Responded to neurovascular interventional radiology procedures, such as stroke alerts while safely administering alteplase, aggrastat, heparin, obtaining timely ACT via iSTAT
- Managed patient care alongside CRNA in general anesthesia cases by assisting with airway management and arterial line insertions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, oriented patients to unit and discussed discharge instructions with patient and family.
Intensive Care Unit, Travel Registered Nurse
University Of Miami Hospital
Miami, FL
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered outstanding patient care in MICU, SICU, CVICU and COVID critical care units, through MedPro Healthcare Staffing.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status requiring mechanical ventilation.
- Closely monitored hemodynamic parameters in critically ill patients.
- Provided Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) using NxStage System.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Intensive Care Unit, Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
Kendall, FL
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided exceptional care in a 88 bed high-acuity critical care unit, needing complex cardiothoracic and neurological care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action during the onset of the COVID pandemic.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches during daily interdisciplinary rounds.
- Participated in medical-device related pressure injury departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Acted as a clinical resource nurse and auditor for prevention of healthcare associated infections.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, acute stroke, and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted providers with urgent bedside procedures, such as: endotracheal intubation, extubation, arterial and central line placement, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, transvenous pacemaker insertion, cardioversion and more.
Emergency Department, Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
Kendall, FL
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Teamed on emergency interventions involving stroke, STEMI, GI bleed, septic shock and anaphylactic reaction.
- Performed triage on incoming patients or fire rescues' and determined severity of injuries and illnesses, in a high stress fast-paced environment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms, while efficiently initiating nurse driven powerplan order sets while reducing waiting times.
- Participated in evidence-based practice sepsis recognition project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Emergency Department, Medical Scribe
Kendall Regional Hospital
Kendall, FL
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Collaborated alongside the ED medical director, assistant director and other physicians in a Level 1 trauma center documenting the physician/patient medical encounter note and physical exam, as dictated by the ED physician.
- Accompanied physicians through the day in fast-paced, stressful environments, accurately documenting bedside procedures in real time.
- Tracked labs, transcribed imaging results, facilitated medical decision making and patient disposition.
- Increased accuracy, efficiency and productivity, in addition to increasing patient satisfaction and decreasing patient wait times and length of stay.
Certified Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
Miami Beach, FL
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Assisted in an out-patient clinic specializing in internal medicine, geriatrics, endocrinology, dermatology and rheumatology.
- Triaged patients, obtained vital signs, completed medical and family history.
- Collected and handled blood specimen during clinic visit using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accelerated, Nursing
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL 05.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Physiology, Minors in Chemistry And Psychology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 05.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Hemodynamic Monitoring: CVP, SVR, CO, CI, SV02
CRRT
Pulmonary Artery Catheter Monitoring
EEG Monitoring
EVD and ICP Monitoring
Nursing Care of Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Nursing Care of Tracheostomy Patients
External Defibrillation, Cardioversion and Pacing
End Tidal C02 Monitoring
Induction of Therapeutic Hypothermia using Arctic Sun 5000
Insertion of IV's, Foley Catheters, NG and OG Tubes
Blood Culture Certified
Critical Care Bedside Procedures
Endoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Lumbar Punctures, Chest Tubes
Rapid Sequence Intubation
Moderate Sedation
Central Lines, Arterial Lines
Vasoactive, Sedation and Paralytic Drip Titrations
BIS and Train of Four Monitoring
Administration of Patient Controlled Analgesia
Continuous EKG Monitoring
Administration of Blood Products
Competent in use of Baxter, Alaris, Plum 360 Infusion Pumps
Proficient in Cerner and EPIC EHR Systems
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse No. RN 9490526
Timeline
Interventional Radiology, Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Florida
02.2022 - Current
Intensive Care Unit, Travel Registered Nurse
University Of Miami Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2022
Intensive Care Unit, Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
07.2020 - 09.2021
Emergency Department, Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
05.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accelerated, Nursing
University of Miami
05.2017 - 05.2018
Emergency Department, Medical Scribe
Kendall Regional Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2017
Certified Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida
09.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Physiology, Minors in Chemistry And Psychology
Florida State University
05.2011 - 05.2015
Leadership
- Advocates for World Health (AWH), 2013 - Launched the FSU chapter of a non-profit organization that recovers surplus medical supplies and distributes them to relief agencies in developing nations. Established sponsorship with local clinics and hospitals, raised global health awareness and fund-raised $3,000 to purchase a storage container for medical supply donations.
- Health and Education Relief Organization (HERO), 2012-2013 - Attended a medical service-learning trip in 2012 to Guyana, South America through a non-profit organization that delivers healthcare to medically underserved communities in Guyana. Served as team leader the following year, 2013, by interviewing and selecting students to assist the medical team, fund-raised trip costs, arranged travel accomodations, collected medical supply donations and trained students on patient triage. Also served as community service director, organizing community service events at homeless shelters and foster homes, hosting health fairs and providing health education.
Research
- RN Residency Evidence-Based Practice Showcase, Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Florida Board of Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 2018
- Laboratory Technician, Cardiovascular Physiology, FSU College of Medicine, 2012 - Performed tasks such as analyzing EKG's, anesthetized mice and conducted behavioral and stress tests
- Research Participant, FSU 13th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, "Cardiac alterations in social defeat and isolation"
- Unite for Sight Global Health and Innovation Conference, 2015, Yale University, New Haven, CT
Leadership
- Advocates for World Health (AWH), 2013 - Launched the FSU chapter of a non-profit organization that recovers surplus medical supplies and distributes them to relief agencies in developing nations. Established sponsorship with local clinics and hospitals, raised global health awareness and fund-raised $3,000 to purchase a storage container for medical supply donations.
- Health and Education Relief Organization (HERO), 2012-2013 - Attended a medical service-learning trip in 2012 to Guyana, South America through a non-profit organization that delivers healthcare to medically underserved communities in Guyana. Served as team leader the following year, 2013, by interviewing and selecting students to assist the medical team, fund-raised trip costs, arranged travel accomodations, collected medical supply donations and trained students on patient triage. Also served as community service director, organizing community service events at homeless shelters and foster homes, hosting health fairs and providing health education.
Research
- RN Residency Evidence-Based Practice Showcase, Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Florida Board of Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 2018
- Laboratory Technician, Cardiovascular Physiology, FSU College of Medicine, 2012 - Performed tasks such as analyzing EKG's, anesthetized mice and conducted behavioral and stress tests
- Research Participant, FSU 13th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, "Cardiac alterations in social defeat and isolation"
- Unite for Sight Global Health and Innovation Conference, 2015, Yale University, New Haven, CT