Kersten Rivera
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
A new grad registered nurse with six years of experience specializing in esthetics. A proven track record of delivering empathetic care to a variety of unique individuals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Paradise Valley Hospital
02.2025 - Current
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
Licensed Esthetician
Kerstheticcs
09.2018 - Current
- Carried out aesthetic procedures such facials, waxing, semi- permanent eyebrows, and eyelash extensions.
- Managed inventory, ordering, and stocking of professional skincare products, ensuring a well-stocked and organized treatment room.
- Provided exceptional customer service by conducting thorough skin analyses and recommending personalized skincare regimens to clients which improved client satisfaction by 83%.
- Sterilized equipment for patient treatments.
- Handled busy schedules and stayed on top of key deadlines.
- Flexibly worked evenings and weekends to maintain proper spa coverage.
- Fostered friendly, warm, and exceptional customer experience.
- Created repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular customers.
Charge Nurse
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Medication Administration Nurse
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Drug Product Inspection Technician
Aji Bio-Pharma
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Conducted thorough visual inspections and tests on drug products to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
- Utilized precision measuring tools and equipment to identify and resolve any defects or deviations in drug product quality.
- Maintained detailed records and documentation of inspection results, demonstrating a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to investigate root causes of inspection failures and implement corrective actions.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Averett University Accelerated Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Norfolk, VA08-2023
Bachelors of Science - Health Sciences
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2018
Skills
- AHA BLS Certified
- NIHSS Certified
- Proficient in EPIC Electronic Health Record Systems
- Proficient in Meditech EHR Systems
- Microsoft Suite
- Patient Education
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Collaborative Individual
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Paradise Valley Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
11.2024 - 02.2025
Medication Administration Nurse
Reo Vista Healthcare Center
11.2024 - 02.2025
Drug Product Inspection Technician
Aji Bio-Pharma
05.2020 - 11.2020
Licensed Esthetician
Kerstheticcs
09.2018 - Current
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Averett University Accelerated Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Bachelors of Science - Health Sciences
California State University Long Beach
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