Geraldine Rivas-Alvarez
Reno,NV
Summary
Highly motivated and enthusiastic nursing graduate seeking new graduate nursing opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and deliver patient-center care for a variety of patient complexities
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Telemetry
Renown Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Certified Medical Assistant
Northern Nevada Pediatrics
08.2016 - 03.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Educated Parents on how to take care of their newborns and went over safety information with them.
- Vaccine coordinator for the VFC program and educated children and parents on necessary immunizations according to the patient's age.
Certified Medical Assistant
Northern Nevada Medical Group
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Carrington College
Reno, NV01.2023
Skills
- BLS
- ACLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Telemetry
Renown Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Northern Nevada Pediatrics
08.2016 - 03.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Northern Nevada Medical Group
10.2014 - 08.2016
Associate Degree - Nursing
Carrington College
Similar Profiles
Chidinma AnoshiriChidinma Anoshiri
Registered Nurse, Cardiac ICU at Renown Regional Medical CenterRegistered Nurse, Cardiac ICU at Renown Regional Medical Center
Reina RamosReina Ramos
Critical Care Technician at Renown Regional Medical CenterCritical Care Technician at Renown Regional Medical Center
Mara MeighenMara Meighen
Registered Nurse at Renown Regional Medical CenterRegistered Nurse at Renown Regional Medical Center