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Melissa Rivera

Waukesha

Summary

Compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience in direct patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Expertise in developing individualized care plans and implementing safety protocols to drive positive patient outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse CN3

ProHealth Care
Waukesha, WI
01.2005 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
  • Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and clinical guidelines.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment strategies and improve recovery rates.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, promoting best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
  • Serving in the charge nurse role and providing leadership and support for the unit
  • Participating on the Shared Governance Commitee.
  • Certifications including PCCN, NIHSS, BLS, and ACLS.


Registered Nurse Spinal Cord Injury Unit

Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
02.2014 - 12.2014
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and safety.

Education

Associates in Nursing - Nursing

WCTC
Pewaukee, WI
12-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

University of Milwaukee Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
12-2004

Associates of Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

UW Waukesha
Waukesha, WI
05-2002

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Charge Nurse
  • Preceptor to new nurses
  • Certified PCCN RN
  • NIHSS Certification
  • 10 years of Cardiac Progressive Care nursing, 15 years of Med Surg, and 1 year of Spinal Cord Injury nursing

Certification

PCCN Certification

NIHSS Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse Spinal Cord Injury Unit

Froedtert Hospital
02.2014 - 12.2014

Registered Nurse CN3

ProHealth Care
01.2005 - Current

Associates in Nursing - Nursing

WCTC

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

University of Milwaukee Wisconsin

Associates of Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

UW Waukesha