Gabriela Rivas
El Paso,United States
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience at Ignite Medical Resort, excelling in patient care and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and care planning, consistently improving outcomes and fostering strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing interventions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Ignite Medical Resort
07.2017 - Current
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on operational procedures and clinical best practices.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and reduce risks.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurse.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Improved patient care by implementing an efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, reporting changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and post-discharge care instructions.
- Supported infection control measures, ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practices.
- Utilized PointClick Care to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate, high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members by providing guidance on best practices, hospital procedures, and effective teamwork strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05.2014
LVN - Nursing
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX03.2013
High School Diploma -
Hanks High School
El Paso, TX05.1995
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Quality improvement
- Discharge planning
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Verbal and written communication
- Clinical documentation
- Documentation accuracy
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
- Breathing treatments
- Medication dispensing
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Patient management
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient intake
- Palliative care
- Emergency response
- Writing reports
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Ignite Medical Resort
07.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College
LVN - Nursing
El Paso Community College
High School Diploma -
Hanks High School