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Jennifer Rivas

Brooklyn

Summary

Seasoned Registered Nurse with a track record of enhancing patient outcomes at Mount Sinai Brooklyn through expert wound care and emotional intelligence. Skilled in managing acute conditions and delivering compassionate, holistic care. Proven ability in infection control and bilingual communication, elevating patient satisfaction and care standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered-nurse

Mount Sinai Brooklyn
06.2019 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Travel Nurse

Brooklyn Methodist
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.

Charge Nurse

Resort Nursing Home
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Managed complex medical conditions such as dementia, diabetes, Parkinson''s disease, and cardiovascular disorders among elderly residents within the facility.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY
01-2019

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY
06-2017

Skills

  • Infection control measures
  • Wound care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Duty delegation
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Emotional intelligence

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Travel Nurse

Brooklyn Methodist
04.2021 - 07.2021

Registered-nurse

Mount Sinai Brooklyn
06.2019 - Current

Charge Nurse

Resort Nursing Home
09.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New York City College of Technology

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

New York City College of Technology
Jennifer Rivas