Jennifer Rose Rivera
Edison,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong educational foundation and extensive clinical experience. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort during invasive procedures while effectively communicating with patients and colleagues. Strong skills in empathy and teamwork contribute to improved patient outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings. Seeking to leverage expertise to further advance patient care and support nursing teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Cath-lab
RWJ Barnabas Health Jersey City Medical Center
Jersey City, NJ
05.2017 - Current
- Assist in patient care procedures, supervise nurse teams to ensure adequate care, and communicate with patient health care teams.
- Support physicians in evaluating and preparing patients for various cardiac and neuro procedures.
- Observed patients during recovery for infection indicators, side effects, and complications.
- Ensure readiness to provide treatments and interventions for complications after procedures.
- Performed various cardiac non-invasive diagnostic tests, such as tilt-table testing, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), cardioversion, and non-invasive program stimulation (NIPS).
- Educated patients and families on medication management, dietary requirements, and aftercare procedures.
Back-up Study Coordinator – Cardiology Department
RWJ Barnabas Health Jersey City Medical Center
Jersey City, NJ
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in preparing and submitting IRB documentation.
- Drafted essential paperwork for research studies.
- Submitted required regulatory documentation for research initiatives.
- Collaborated with the Chief of Cardiology for ongoing clinical research.
- Coordinated with investigators on study-related updates and deadlines.
- Arranged site visits by organizing meetings and preparing necessary documentation.
Epic System Nursing Back Loader/Cutover
RWJ Barnabas Health Corporate Office
Oceanport, NJ
04.2023 - Current
- Ensured seamless migration of inpatient information from Cerner to Epic before project launch.
- Provided helpdesk support for Epic system tasks at Cooperman Medical Center (November 2023 to January 2024).
Registered Nurse – Critical Care/PACU
St. Mary’s Hospital
Passaic, NJ
02.2009 - 01.2019
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Executed hemodynamic monitoring and sedation management during post-CABG and AV repair patient care using precise drug titration.
- Conducted active ventilator weaning for critical care patients and those undergoing CABG or AV repair procedures.
- Executed comprehensive safety measures, including AMS guidelines.
- Skilled in isolation protocols, code blue protocols, and skin care assessment.
Case Manager
JFK Medical Center
Edison, NJ
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Evaluated patient cases following Milliman Guidelines at observation, admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Addressed patient needs including medical equipment and visiting nurses.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
Registered Nurse – Critical Care
JFK Medical Center
Edison, NJ
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Delivered exceptional care to critically ill patients in the ICU and CCU.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and managed drips.
- Responded promptly to life-threatening situations while tracking telemetry data.
- Adhered to physician instructions and documented significant patient condition changes.
- Assist in understanding medical information and emotional comfort.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to provide care for critical care patients.
- Facilitated patient transition to alternative care settings.
Registered Nurse (per-diem) – Certified LeadCare II Analyzer
Department of Health and Human Services
Jersey City, NJ
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Guided prevention education, screening, testing, and follow-up.
- Managed blood specimen collection and testing in high-risk groups including children, at-risk pregnant women, and post-disaster workers.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing degree, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing degree
Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Nursing and Allied Health
Teaneck, NJ08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Management Science, Concentration in General Business and Management Information Systems
Kean University
Union, NJ08.2002
Skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Proficient in Care Coordination and Implementation
- Excellent Time Management Skills
- Effective Team Player and Independent Contributor
- Strong Attention to Detail in Multi-Tasking
- Composed Under Pressure
Computer/languageskills
Proficient in Windows systems as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet. Proficient in Cerner, Merge and Epic EHR systems. Tagalog (Filipino Language) - fluent conversational and writing skills.
Seminarsworkshopsaffiliations
- Sixth annual Venkat Gandhi Memorial Symposium
- VTE Critical Pathways CME/CE Workshop
- Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB)
- National Teaching Institute (NTI) 2018
- Complex Coronary Cases Symposium 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- AACN – American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (member)
- Philippine Nurses Association (member)
- Sigma Theta Tau (member) 2022 – present
- American Nurses Association 2021 – present
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing
Timeline
Back-up Study Coordinator – Cardiology Department
RWJ Barnabas Health Jersey City Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Epic System Nursing Back Loader/Cutover
RWJ Barnabas Health Corporate Office
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Cath-lab
RWJ Barnabas Health Jersey City Medical Center
05.2017 - Current
Case Manager
JFK Medical Center
11.2016 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse – Critical Care
JFK Medical Center
09.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse (per-diem) – Certified LeadCare II Analyzer
Department of Health and Human Services
01.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse – Critical Care/PACU
St. Mary’s Hospital
02.2009 - 01.2019
- New Jersey State Registered Nurse License
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Good Clinical Practice Certification
Master of Science - Nursing degree, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing degree
Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Nursing and Allied Health
Bachelor of Science - Management Science, Concentration in General Business and Management Information Systems
Kean University
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