GERALDINE RIVAS-ALVAREZ
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno,NV
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
1
Language
Pediatric healthcare professional with strong track record in providing high-quality care to children and adolescents. Proven ability to handle diverse medical conditions and emergencies with precision and calm. Effective team collaborator, reliable in adapting to dynamic clinical environments. Proficient in patient assessment, medication administration, and care coordination.
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
3 Years- Delivered direct patient care for assigned 4–6 pediatric patients ages 0–17 on high-acuity pediatric med-surg unit to support continuity of care and safe escalation; cross-trained to float to PICU and NICU.
- Educated families and patients on preventive care and management of common childhood illnesses using clear, empathetic communication.
- Supported daily operations for the 40-bed unit, guiding nurses and CNAs to maintain balanced patient-to-nurse ratios. Assisted with daily staffing assignments for upcoming shifts.
- Administered supplemental oxygenation, performed blood product transfusions, administered chemotherapy, and managed NG-tube and G-button feeds and related care procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Telemetry
7 Months- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver timely treatment in response to rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered a wide variety of services including supplemental oxygenation, blood products transfusions, chemotherapy administration, NG tubes/G-buttons, and feeds.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered diverse services, including supplemental oxygenation, blood product transfusions, chemotherapy, NG tubes, G-buttons, and feeds, to meet patient care needs.
Certified Medical Assistant
5 Years 7 Months- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Educated parents on newborn care and provided safety information to promote infant health.
- Coordinated vaccine distribution for patients in the VFC program for the VFC program and educated children and parents on necessary immunizations according to the patient's age.
Certified Medical Assistant
1 Year 10 Months- Educated patients on medications, procedures, and care plan instructions to promote understanding and adherence.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Administered medications to effectively manage and alleviate patient symptoms.
Education
Associate degree - Nursing
Skills
Direct patient care
Intravenous therapy
Medication and IV administration
Oncology care
Pain management
Pediatric assessment
Asthma management
Diabetes management
Infection control
Child development
Pediatric oncology support
Patient and family advocacy
Certification
BLS, PALS, APHON
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Medical-Telemetry
Renown Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - 10.2023Read More
Certified Medical Assistant
Northern Nevada Pediatrics
08.2016 - 03.2022Read More
Certified Medical Assistant
Northern Nevada Medical Group
10.2014 - 08.2016Read More
Carrington College
Associate degree from Nursing
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