Lisa Rivera
Universal City,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Laurel RidgeTretment Center
San Antonio, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
RN Floor Nurse
Advanced Rehabilitation And Healthcare Of Live Oak
Live Oak, TX
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Clinic Nurse
Core Occupational Medicine
North Fort Myers, FL
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Educated patients about conditions and treatments.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Verified work of subordinates against quality guidelines
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures
RN, Medical-Surgical
Medical Soluions
Norfolk , VA
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
RN Medical-Surgical Unit
Favorite Staffing,Mercy One Hospital
Sioux City , IA
12.2021 - 01.2022
RN Medical-Surgical Float
NuWest, Logan Health
Kalispell, MT
09.2021 - 11.2021
RN
Loyal Source Pecos Children's Camp
07.2021 - 09.2021
RN
Core Occ Health, UAC Youth Detention Camp
05.2021 - 06.2021
RN
Krucial Staffing, BSA Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2021
RN IMCU Floor Nurse
Christus Santa Rosa Westover Hills
02.2018 - 10.2020
RN Case Manager
Holy Savior Hospice
09.2017 - 01.2018
RN Case Manager
Benevolent Hospice
01.2017 - 09.2017
LVN/RN Charge Nurse
Sorrento Nursing And Rehab
09.2015 - 01.2017
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio06.2014
High School Diploma -
Judson High School
Converse, TX06.1985
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preventative health
- Procedure preparations
- Patient Management
- Intravenous therapy
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- RN License 912355
- LVN LIcense 308173
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Laurel RidgeTretment Center
10.2024 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Advanced Rehabilitation And Healthcare Of Live Oak
01.2023 - 10.2024
Clinic Nurse
Core Occupational Medicine
09.2022 - 11.2022
RN, Medical-Surgical
Medical Soluions
05.2022 - 09.2022
RN Medical-Surgical Unit
Favorite Staffing,Mercy One Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2022
RN Medical-Surgical Float
NuWest, Logan Health
09.2021 - 11.2021
RN
Loyal Source Pecos Children's Camp
07.2021 - 09.2021
RN
Core Occ Health, UAC Youth Detention Camp
05.2021 - 06.2021
RN
Krucial Staffing, BSA Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2021
RN IMCU Floor Nurse
Christus Santa Rosa Westover Hills
02.2018 - 10.2020
RN Case Manager
Holy Savior Hospice
09.2017 - 01.2018
RN Case Manager
Benevolent Hospice
01.2017 - 09.2017
LVN/RN Charge Nurse
Sorrento Nursing And Rehab
09.2015 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Judson High School
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