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Lina Rivera

Visalia,CA

Summary

Dedicated registered with 9+ years of experience in Critical Care, Telemetry and Hemodialysis. Known to provide quality care and anticipate the needs of patients. Fluent Spanish speaker with great communication skills and proven ability to bridge any gaps between patients, families, and care team. Detail oriented with high standards for performance and maintenance of treatments protocols. Problem solver with great analytical and computer skill.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Kaweah Health Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
  • Conduct patient assessments and perform proper documentation for a variety of critically ill patients in the Intermediate Intensive care Unit and Medical ICU
  • Management of patients requiring continuous invasive monitoring, advanced airway, and ventilator management
  • Care and maintenance of invasive hemodynamic lines, primarily arterial and central venous
  • Frequent assessment, monitoring and titration of vasoactive, cardiac, and sedation medications
  • Assists with all medical emergencies, utilizing current ACLS guidelines.
  • Assists Physicians in bedside procedures such as intubation, bronchoscopy, paracentesis, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, arterial and central line, etc
  • Participates in multidisciplinary rounds, reports patient condition and any changes to attending physicians in a timely manner
  • Administers all medications, provides total patient care, and documents all pertinent information according to policies and protocols
  • Medical Intensive Care Unit trained
  • Serves as team lead, preceptor, and mentor for new hires and nursing students
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, as well as case management to fulfill the needs of patients while transitioning to a different care setting.

Staff Registered Nurse Cardiac/ Telemetry

Kaweah Health Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Performed total patient assessment of medical surgical and cardiac patients.
  • Administered prescribed medications, monitor vitals, monitor and respond to heart monitor changes, dressing changes, wound care, catheterizations, etc.
  • Planning and implementation of nursing care needs of patients before and after surgical procedures
  • Communicate and coordinate patient care and treatments with physicians, case management, respiratory therapist, nuclear medicine, and other care team members
  • Keep track records of reports of checkups, medical prescription, and discharge orders of assigned patients.
  • Electronically document all aspects of patient care
  • Perform all registered nurse duties and skills.

Registered Nurse Charge Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care
09.2014 - 05.2016
  • Actively participates in the pre-evaluation, initiation, monitoring and termination of hemodialysis treatments
  • Administered oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous and intravenous medications
  • Supervised patient care staff and registered nurses for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures
  • Assisted manager to ensure appropriate staffing ratios were met
  • Assess daily patient care needs and develop appropriate patient care assignments
  • Provide education to patients regarding their renal disease, vascular access, dialysis therapy and adequacy measures
  • Perform Catheter care and vascular cannulation
  • Reviewed, transcribed, and entered physician orders into the Medical Information System
  • Obtain and update patient Hepatitis status, as well as to administer influenza and pneumococcal vaccination records
  • Maintain medication and supply inventory counts, etc.
  • Assist the clinical manager with other organizational duties to ensure smooth operation of the hemodialysis center.

Medical Coder and Biller

RWJ OB/GYN Associates
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Followed up on patient accounts and medical claims
  • Obtained medical certifications
  • Supported field and office staff with regards to CMS guidelines
  • Home care coding, PPS guidelines and billing issues
  • Procured billing information for patients and third-party health insurance companies
  • Reviewed clinical information and processed charges and codes in the system.

Education

NIHSS Certification -

01.2023

ACLS Certification -

American Heart Association
01.2022

CPR, BLS Certification -

American Heart Association
01.2021

California Registered Nurse License -

01.2016

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Staff education and training
  • Care Plan Development
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Medical recordkeeping
  • Patient discharge
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Medical record auditing

Education And Clinical Training

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2016, Grand Canyon University
  • Associate Degree in Nursing, 2014, Trinitas School of Nursing
  • Medical coding and Billing, 2007, Lincoln Technical School

References

Upon request.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Kaweah Health Medical Center
01.2019 - Current

Staff Registered Nurse Cardiac/ Telemetry

Kaweah Health Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2019

Registered Nurse Charge Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care
09.2014 - 05.2016

Medical Coder and Biller

RWJ OB/GYN Associates
01.2007 - 01.2010

NIHSS Certification -

ACLS Certification -

American Heart Association

CPR, BLS Certification -

American Heart Association

California Registered Nurse License -

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