Margarita Rivera, MSN, RN-BC, FNP-C
Medford,NY
Summary
Experienced certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years combined experience as a RN and FNP in various healthcare settings, developing a wide range of clinical skills and expertise. Committed to teamwork and adaptability, allowing the ability to collaborate well with colleagues and provide comprehensive care to patients..
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FNP
Northwell Health South Shore University Hospital PST
2020.09 - Current
- Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations
- Perform anesthesia evaluations on adult and pediatric patients scheduled for surgery
- Perform medication reconciliation
- Perform diagnostic testing, monitor results and address abnormal results.
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and patient to ensure all required testing and patient optimization have been completed prior to day of surgery
- Provide extensive education on medications and plan of care.
FNP-Per Diem
Doc Care
2018.11 - 2020.09
- Conducting exams, developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases
- Performing diagnostic tests and screening evaluations, prescribing medication, and educating patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
- Emphasizing preventative care and disease management.
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Unit
Northwell Health Southside Hospital
2011.10 - 2020.09
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary team on medical-surgical telemetry unit, managing chronic patient care
- Caring for diabetic, hospice and stroke patients
- Adept at handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care
- Perform as charge nurse approximately three times per month and preceptor to new nurses on unit
- Function as Diabetes Champion helping educate patients on proper diet, glucose monitoring, and insulin use.
Education
Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner -
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, N.Y.05.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, N.Y.05.2015
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, N.Y.12.2010
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Strong clinical judgement
- Efficient team player
- Physical assessments
- Medication Prescribing
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Electronic Medical Records
- Patient Education
- Medication Education
- Patient Records Maintenance
Certification
- Nurse Practitioner Family Health, F343489-1, 2024
- Registered Nurse, 641533-1, 2025
- AANPCB-FNP Certification, F10180196, 2018-2028
- ANCC-Certified Medical Surgical Nurse, 2015-2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, 2023-Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 2013-Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2008-Present
Organizations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
- American Nurses Association
- Nursing Honor Society Sigma Theta Tau
Timeline
FNP
Northwell Health South Shore University Hospital PST
2020.09 - Current
FNP-Per Diem
Doc Care
2018.11 - 2020.09
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Unit
Northwell Health Southside Hospital
2011.10 - 2020.09
Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner -
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Farmingdale State College
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Suffolk County Community College
- Nurse Practitioner Family Health, F343489-1, 2024
- Registered Nurse, 641533-1, 2025
- AANPCB-FNP Certification, F10180196, 2018-2028
- ANCC-Certified Medical Surgical Nurse, 2015-2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, 2023-Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, 2013-Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2008-Present
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