Kelly Rivera
Elgin,IL
Summary
Qualified Nurse offers extensive and positive experience in leadership roles. Expert in diverse aspects of patient care with success in overseeing shift activities. Proven clinical skills and sound judgment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanent Charge Nurse
Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Elk Grove Village, IL
01.2010 - Current
- Coordinate, tasks and supervise nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Coordinate and perform patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Build and maintain strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Monitor staff performance and provide coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Train other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Patient Placement Coordinator & Admission Nurse
Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Elk Grove Village, IL
10.2004 - 01.2010
- Processed patient intake information and updated medical records prior to treatment.
- Communicated with patients to ensure quality of care and develop care plans.
- Liaised effectively with patients, doctors and staff members, assessing medical charts and promoting high level of communication and interaction.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Elk Grove Village, IL
05.2001 - 10.2004
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients in the Coronary Care Unit and Intensive Care Unit.
- Various leadership roles held including: Preceptor, Mentor, and Charge Nurse.
- Provided care to multi-system failure patients in need of CRRT and Ventilation assistance
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05.2001
Skills
- Patient Care Assignment
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Staff Supervision
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Team Leadership
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
- Registered Nurse- State of Illinois 041328421
- CPR Certification expires Feb. 2027
- ACLS Certification expires 08/30/2023
Timeline
Permanent Charge Nurse
Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center
01.2010 - Current
Patient Placement Coordinator & Admission Nurse
Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center
10.2004 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center
05.2001 - 10.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
William Rainey Harper College
- Registered Nurse- State of Illinois 041328421
- CPR Certification expires Feb. 2027
- ACLS Certification expires 08/30/2023
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