Jocelyn Rivera
Inspira Health
Penns Grove
6
years of professional experience
Compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse with 10 years of healthcare experience and current experience in a fast-paced Pediatric Emergency Department. Skilled in triage support, patient assessment, medication administration, emergency response, documentation, and family-centered care. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure while providing safe, high-quality patient care.
Work History
Nursing Supervisor - Long Term Care/Rehab
5 Years 9 Months- Supervised nursing staff and Certified Nursing Assistants during assigned shifts to ensure safe, efficient resident care.
- Coordinated daily staffing assignments, monitored workflow, and provided clinical guidance to nursing personnel.
- Completed comprehensive resident assessments, admissions, readmissions, and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration and ensured compliance with physician orders and facility policies.
- Responded promptly to changes in resident condition, initiated appropriate nursing interventions, and notified physicians and family members as indicated.
- Managed wound care treatments, skin assessments, infection prevention measures, and follow-up documentation.
- Reviewed and completed incident reports, monitored for quality assurance concerns, and implemented corrective actions when appropriate.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, pharmacy, hospice, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations, infection control standards, and facility policies.
- Assisted with staff education, mentoring, and competency development.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records, including assessments, care plans, physician communications, and regulatory documentation.
- Provided leadership during emergencies, admissions, transfers, and resident care concerns while promoting a positive, team-oriented work environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatric ED
6 Years 4 Months- Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients in a high-volume emergency department.
- Perform focused nursing assessments and collect vital signs.
- Assist with emergency interventions and trauma response.
- Administer medications, injections, and treatments as ordered.
- Assist physicians and registered nurses with procedures including splinting, wound care, IV starts, and specimen collection.
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to providers.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Maintain infection prevention and patient safety standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Pediatric Emergency Nursing
Patient Assessment
Medication Administration
Wound Care
Splint Application
Specimen Collection
Electronic Medical Records (Epic and PointClickCare)
Infection Prevention
Patient & Family Education
Admissions & Discharges
Clinical Documentation
Staff Supervision
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor - Long Term Care/Rehab
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Southgate
11.2020 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatric ED
Inspira Health
04.2020 - CurrentRead More
Salem Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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