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Kelixa Rivera
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Also, a responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Landis Homes Retirement CommunityLititz, PA
Medication Technician
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding plan of care for each client.
Lancaster Brewing CompanyLancaster, PA
Food Runner
02.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted servers in setting up tables for guests.
- Organized food orders and ensured accuracy of items served to customers.
- Greeted and welcomed customers as they arrived at the restaurant.
- Delivered food to guests in a timely manner while following safety protocols.
- Checked all dishes before delivering them to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured that all orders were correct before leaving the kitchen area.
- Communicated with chefs regarding potential menu changes or specials for the day.
Brethren Village Retirement CommunityLititz, PA
Personal Care Aide
08.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening to their concerns and providing comfort.
- Organized and maintained supplies in the home environment to ensure client safety.
- Prepared meals according to dietary specifications and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation using appropriate equipment such as walkers or wheelchairs.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure levels of clients in accordance with guidelines set forth by health care professionals.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition of clients and reported any significant changes promptly to supervisor and nursing staff members.
Lancaster General Health Penn MedicineLancaster, PA
Emergency Department Technician
01.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Assisted nurses and doctors with patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications, providing wound care, and collecting specimens.
- Performed EKGs on patients to monitor heart rate and rhythm as requested by physician or nurse.
- Conducted triage assessments on incoming patients to determine priority of care based on severity of condition.
- Operated medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, monitors, IV pumps, oxygen tanks, suction machines, and other emergency devices.
- Transported critically ill patients from the ER to Intensive Care Units or operating rooms for further treatment.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by initiating life-saving procedures such as CPR according to policy guidelines.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
SheetzLancaster, PA
Team Member
05.2019 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process.
- Provided customer service support to ensure satisfaction.
- Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Organized inventory shelves for easy access and maintenance of stock levels.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Education
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, Lancaster, PA
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
12.2025
Lancaster Catholic High School, Lancaster
High School Diploma
05.2020
University Overview
- Distinguished Honor Roll Recipient
- National French Honor Society
- Mini-THON Hospitality Chair
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Mobility Assistance
- ADL Support
- Healthcare Expertise
Affiliations
- Photographer
- Hiker
- Artist
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medication Technician
Landis Homes Retirement Community
01.2023 - Current
Personal Care Aide
Brethren Village Retirement Community
08.2022 - 02.2023
Food Runner
Lancaster Brewing Company
02.2021 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
01.2021 - 02.2022
Team Member
Sheetz
05.2019 - 04.2021
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Lancaster Catholic High School
High School Diploma
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