Mary Rivera
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Focused and friendly School Nurse- CNA, offering three years of experience providing care to students age four to ten. Known professionally for working effectively within education systems to develop innovative public and health and safety initiatives. Exemplary organization and administrative skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Mc Arthur Park Medical Clinic
06.2016
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
School Nurse
Kipp Raices Academy
08.2022 - Current
- I assist in the daily operations of the Health Tent by cleaning and disinfecting the area
- I also greet families and students as they arrive for school and provide assistance to pupils who have minor injuries
- Additionally, I ensure proper documentation of all activities and communicate with parents as needed
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
School Nurse
Kipp Ignite
07.2023 - 07.2023
- During summer school, I worked with a student who required insulin regularly
- My responsibilities included calculating the total amount of carbs she consumed and monitoring her glucose levels before physical activity and meals
- I also, provided care for other students with minor injuries, giving out icepacks, putting on band-aids, and so on.
Nurse Assistant
Kipp Promesa
06.2023 - 07.2023
- I provided one-on-one guidance to students who struggled with attention deficits, helping them to successfully complete their academic work.
School Nurse
Kipp Comienza Lower School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- I conducted PCR Covid-19 testing for students and kept track of both the staff and students who participated, as well as those who did not
- Additionally, I assisted students with minor injuries and communicated with their parents
- I also inputted and scanned test kits to be sent to the lab, and prepared test kits for the entire school.
CNA
Berkley East Convalescent Hospital
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Nursing Assistant Student
Leisure Glen Care Center
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff
- Charted daily information such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages and daily inputs and outputs
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Used mobility devices to carefully transport patients
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Phlebotomy Technician
Maternity Clinic
11.2018 - 11.2018
- I prepared the necessary equipment for collecting blood samples and ensured their safe storage and transportation
- I obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion using either venipuncture or capillary puncture
- To protect patients, colleagues, and myself, I strictly enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures
- I also made sure that the phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station were always fully stocked
- Critical information such as the time of collection, date, and patient name were labeled on the blood vials
- I also took the time to counsel patients, which helped to ease their fears and enhance their cooperation during blood draws.
Cashier
Olympian Burgers
05.2015 - 09.2018
- In my previous role as a cashier, I was responsible for accepting payments in various forms such as cash, credit, and debit
- I always made sure to handle transactions with precision and efficiency
- Whenever customers had inquiries, I promptly assisted them and provided the necessary information
- Furthermore, I made it a point to keep the checkout areas clean and organized for the convenience of everyone
- I always maintained a friendly and professional demeanor toward customers and ensured that their experience was nothing short of excellent
- Additionally, I regularly restocked and displayed merchandise to entice customers to make purchases
- To avoid long lines, I always processed sales transactions quickly and efficiently.
Delivery Driver
Classic Pizza
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Before delivery, I would reach out to customers to schedule a delivery time
- I would then gather the customer tickets to fulfill their orders and double-check the sales orders before loading and unloading the merchandise
- If I discovered any errors on the delivery documents, I reported them to my supervisor
- Once the delivery was complete, I would present the customers with their bills and receipts and accept cash, check, or credit card payments
- I made sure to obtain signatures on all invoices and credits
- If customers had any questions or concerns, I evaluated their needs and determined the appropriate course of action, referring any complex issues to management
- During slow periods, I also helped wash dishes
- Additionally, I placed orders that were received via telephone, online, or in person.
Office Assistant (Student Worker) M R
Los Angeles Superior Criminal Court
06.2010 - 07.2010
- During my first job as a student worker, I had various responsibilities
- I automated office operations, managed client correspondence, tracked records, and facilitated data communications
- Additionally, I assisted in managing the daily court hearing calendar and developed organization systems for contracts, records, reports, and agendas to improve traceability
- Lastly, I handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence, which included making copies and sending faxes.
Education
Associate of Science - PTA
CBD College
Los Angeles, CA12.2025
Phlebotomy Technician -
Los Angeles Vocational institute
Los Angeles, CA07.2016
Associate's Degree - Social Work -
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA12.2012
Skills
- Blood collection techniques
- Venipuncture
- Patient preparation
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Immunization Record Review
- Health screening
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection Control
- Customer Service
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Restorative Nurse Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Nurse
Kipp Ignite
07.2023 - 07.2023
Nurse Assistant
Kipp Promesa
06.2023 - 07.2023
School Nurse
Kipp Raices Academy
08.2022 - Current
School Nurse
Kipp Comienza Lower School
08.2021 - 06.2022
CNA
Berkley East Convalescent Hospital
12.2018 - 04.2020
Phlebotomy Technician
Maternity Clinic
11.2018 - 11.2018
Nursing Assistant Student
Leisure Glen Care Center
09.2018 - 12.2018
Phlebotomy Technician
Mc Arthur Park Medical Clinic
06.2016
Cashier
Olympian Burgers
05.2015 - 09.2018
Delivery Driver
Classic Pizza
08.2014 - 04.2015
Office Assistant (Student Worker) M R
Los Angeles Superior Criminal Court
06.2010 - 07.2010
Associate of Science - PTA
CBD College
Phlebotomy Technician -
Los Angeles Vocational institute
Associate's Degree - Social Work -
Los Angeles Southwest College
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Restorative Nurse Assistant
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