Jorge Rivas
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
INOVA
10.2023 - Current
- Deliver safe patient care to a diverse patient population of all ages, acuities, and conditions.
- Promote a safe and supportive environment by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Improve patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Reduce patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Act as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
- Educate patients and answer questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics Urgent Care
PM Pediatrics
01.2023 - Current
- Enhancing pediatric safety measures by implementing evidence-based practices in medication administration and reducing errors.
- Serve as an advocate for the rights of pediatric patients, ensuring their needs are met throughout treatment plans consistently prioritizing their best interests.
- Reduce hospital readmissions for pediatric patients through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Provide training to parents and caregivers on proper medication administration, leading to better adherence and improved treatment outcomes.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitate smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication with colleagues, ensuring continuity of care for all patients.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Decrease length of stay for pediatric patients by streamlining processes and working closely with physicians to determine appropriate treatments.
Registered Nurse, PACU/Critical Care
George Washington University Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Successful completion of 680 hours in a critical care nurse residency program which was comprised of both hands-on-skill lab experiences with a clinical preceptor in an acute care setting
- Provide safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy
- Operate critical care equipment to keep patients hemodynamically stable and promote recovery
- Recovery of patients in PACU Phase 1 & 2, ICU patients (i.e.: ventilators, drips), trauma patients, and transplant patients
- Monitor vital signs via invasive and non-invasive methods, identify lethal cardiac dysrhythmia, and intervene and/or escalate as needed
- Coordinate with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery
- Collaborates with acute pain management and case management to ensure patient-centered care for optimum recovery and healing
- Respond rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions per facility protocol
- Integrates a patient-centered approach involving the patient and family into the plan of care
- Nominated 5 times for the Daisy Award at George Washington University Hospital.
Volunteer Fire Fighter/E.M.T.
O.W.L V.F.D., Prince William County, VA
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Served the community by responding to fire, medical emergencies, and dangerous and/or hazardous situations threatening life and/or property
- Performed duties under adverse conditions that posed a high risk to personal injury and safety and exposure to hazardous materials and possible infection
- Performed resident and commercial property and building safety inspections
- Participated in public education programs and demonstrations
- Demonstrated general knowledge of firefighter tools and equipment, principles of hydraulics, fire prevention, and safety
- Exercised prudent judgment during dangerous situations and can act effectively during an emergency
- Participated in the care and cleanliness of the ambulance and firehouse
- Supported team by working with and communicating in and respectful and professional manner
- Maintained physical fitness to meet the physical demands of job duties
- Frequently attended continuing education courses and training to stay current and updated on knowledge and skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
George Washington University School of Nursing
Ashburn, VA05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
The University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC05.2018
Skills
- Ultrasound Guided IV Insertion
- Fluent in Spanish
- EMR- Cerner, FirstNet, Powerchart, SurgiNet, Allscripts/IDX, eClinicalWorks, EPIC, ASAP
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Adaptability
- Student Precepting
- Daisy Award Nominee
Professional Certifications
- Registered Nurse – VA Board of Nursing Licensing Jan. 2023 (expires Feb. 2025)
- Registered Nurse – D.C. Board of Nursing Licensing July 2022 (expires June 2024)
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association (AHA), Dec. 2023 (expires Dec. 2025)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR and AED, American Heart Association (AHA), April 2023 (expires April 2025)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), Nov. 2023 (expires Nov. 2027)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
INOVA
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics Urgent Care
PM Pediatrics
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU/Critical Care
George Washington University Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2023
Volunteer Fire Fighter/E.M.T.
O.W.L V.F.D., Prince William County, VA
07.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
George Washington University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
The University of The District of Columbia