Janet Rivera
Livonia,MI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with expertise in hemodialysis care, medication administration, and telemetry monitoring. Known for accurate patient assessments, calm emergency response, and safe, protocol-driven renal care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita
Detroit, Michigan
10.2014 - Current
- Assessed hemodialysis patients before treatment and reviewed vital signs and access sites.
- Administered medications and followed renal clinic protocols for dialysis care.
- Collaborated with nephrology staff to coordinate care plans and treatment changes.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis schedules, access care, and fluid limits.
- Responded to complications and supported safe care in the dialysis unit.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments given throughout each session using established criteria.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Staff Nurse
Oakwood Hospital
Dearborn, Michigan
09.2007 - 12.2013
- Initiated emergency interventions for cardiac changes, respiratory distress, and rapid deterioration.
- Administered medications and intravenous therapies per physician orders and care plans.
- Monitored progressive care patients and assessed telemetry, vital signs, and symptoms.
- Supervised bedside care and coached new nurses on progressive care protocols.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs while adhering to hospital policies, standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Instructed patients on disease, treatment, and care plan to enhance quality of life and promote positive attitude.
- Initiated referrals for additional services when indicated by the condition or diagnosis of the patient.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI05-2007
Skills
- Hemodialysis care
- Renal patient monitoring
- Dialysis access care
- Medication administration
- Medication distribution
- Vital sign assessment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Discharge planning
- Renal patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Epic charting
- Infection control measures
- Administering immunizations
- Medical records management
- Licensed RN
- Cultural competency
Certification
- RN License State of Michigan 8/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita
10.2014 - Current
Staff Nurse
Oakwood Hospital
09.2007 - 12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Henry Ford College