Karla Ximena Rivera Delgado
Trenton,NJ
Summary
As a Registered Nurse in Ecuador, I bring comprehensive experience in patient care, medication administration, and wound management from my roles at Abdon Calderon Health Center, General Hospital Manta, and Dr. Julio Villacreces Colmont Oncological Hospital. With a Bachelor of Nursing from Universidad Técnica de Manabí and ongoing efforts to validate my credentials in the United States, I am equipped with a solid foundation in healthcare and a commitment to professional growth. Fluent in English and Spanish, I possess strong communication skills and a dedication to providing compassionate care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rural Nurse
Abdon Calderon Health Center
Abdon Calderon, Portviejo, Ecuador
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Medication Administration, Wound Care, Catheterization, Suturing, Bladder Catheterization, Direct Patient Care
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Prepared detailed reports on patient progress which were presented at weekly staff meetings.
Nursing Intern
General Hospital Manta
Manta, Portoviejo,Ecuador
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Direct Patient Care
- Assisted in the preparation of patient rooms for new admissions.
- Provided support to nursing staff with activities such as stocking supplies, completing paperwork and setting up medical equipment.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and reported any changes to the nurse on duty.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and documented all medication administration accurately.
- Conducted patient assessments including taking weights, heights and blood pressures.
- Assisted with wound care by changing dressings or providing other care as directed by a registered nurse.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes, charting information into electronic medical records systems.
- Transported patients between units within the facility using proper safety techniques.
- Answered call lights promptly, addressing any needs that arise from patients quickly and efficiently.
- Attended lectures, seminars and workshops related to nursing topics in order to stay current on best practices in healthcare.
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living tasks by helping with bathing, changing clothes and trips to restroom.
- Transferred patients from room to x-ray or lab by wheelchair or bed.
Nurse Intern
Dr. Julio Villacreces Colmont Oncological Hospital
Portoviejo, Ecuador
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Patient Care
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients according to physician orders.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Incorporated evidence-based practice into daily nursing routines by utilizing research findings to inform decisions around best practices for individual patients.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention.
- Assisted patients with daily living tasks by helping with bathing, changing clothes and trips to restroom.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens for testing.
- Educated and equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Nurse Assistant
Manabí Red Cross
Portoviejo, Ecuador
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Medication Administration, Wound Care, Catheterization, CPR
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
Volunteer in Occupational Risk Prevention and Health
Universidad Técnica de Manabí
Portoviejo, Ecuador
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Medication Administration, Wound Care, Catheterization, CPR
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Organized and maintained records of volunteer hours and donations.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach.
- Conducted research on potential grant opportunities for the organization.
- Created and distributed marketing materials for upcoming events.
- Compiled reports on volunteer activities and accomplishments.
- Developed new ideas to increase volunteer recruitment and retention rates.
- Helped coordinate transportation arrangements for volunteers who needed rides.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Técnica De Manabí
Portoviejo, Ecuador08.2021
High School Diploma -
Colegio Nacional Portoviejo
Portoviejo, Ecuador03-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Unit Administration
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Care
- Patient Education
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Home Health Care
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Medical chart management
- Clinical Documentation
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient Care and Education
- Critical Care Nursing
- Bilingual Spanish and English
Languages
- English, Basic (Spoken and Written)
- Spanish, Native (Spoken and Written)
Training
- Advanced Vascular Infusion Therapy Congress, 60, Dr. Julio Villacreces Oncological Hospital
- International Tactical Medicine Congress, 54, BADRA Institution
- Technical Norm Conference for Comprehensive Care to Victims, 32, Ministry of Public Health
- Disease Knowledge Update Conference, 20, Ministry of Public Health
- Family Planning for Primary Health Care Congress, 14, Pan American Health Organization
- Implementation of the HEARTS Technical Package Workshop, 22, Pan American Health Organization
- Management of Hypertension and Risk Congress, 25, Pan American Health Organization
- III International Health Sciences Congress, 30, Technical University of Manabí
- Risk Management Workshop, 200, Technical University of Manabí
Certification
- Ecuador Registered Nurse # 1009-2021-2322007
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rural Nurse
Abdon Calderon Health Center
09.2021 - 08.2022
Nursing Intern
General Hospital Manta
05.2019 - 04.2020
Nurse Intern
Dr. Julio Villacreces Colmont Oncological Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2019
Nurse Assistant
Manabí Red Cross
12.2017 - 09.2018
Volunteer in Occupational Risk Prevention and Health
Universidad Técnica de Manabí
04.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Técnica De Manabí
High School Diploma -
Colegio Nacional Portoviejo
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