Michael Rivera
Stockton
Summary
Highly creative and ambitious individual seeking a job opportunity in a progressive institution that allows me to use and strengthen my interpersonal skills, academic knowledge, and experience. I strive to achieve professional excellence with active participation, perform team-oriented task, take up immediate challenges and deliver valuable results to meet the organization's objectives thereby contributing to the success of the organization. Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLINICAL NURSE – EMERGENCY TRAUMA LEVEL I
Santa Clara County Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
- Aid in medical attention to all patients through triage, walk-ins, ambulance bay
- Assist team with medical emergencies and trauma emergencies
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one’s care
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma
CLINICAL NURSE II - EMERGENCY
Clovis Community Medical Center
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one’s care
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma
TRIAGE NURSE
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently prioritizing and addressing urgent medical concerns in a timely manner
- Reduced wait times for patients by swiftly assessing their conditions and directing them to appropriate care providers
- Improved communication among healthcare team members by serving as a liaison between patients, physicians, and nursing staff
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk or complex patients
CLINICAL NURSE II – EMERGENCY TRAUMA LEVEL II
NorthBay Medical Center
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency within the unit
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases
- Evaluated patient progress, assessed outcomes and provided follow-up care
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
EMERGENCY LVN-TRAUMA LEVEL II
San Joaquin General Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT06.2023
Skills
- AHA BLS Instructor
- ENRP Certified
- EPIC program Trained
- Critical Care Certified
- Cerner program Trained
- TNCC Verified
- ACLS Certified
- Infection Control Certified
- Stroke NIH Certified
- Ultrasound IV Certified
- Trauma Trained
- Resource Nurse
- PALS Certified
- TCAR
- PCAR
Certification
- Registered License, 95352184, 05/31/25
- AHA PALS, Current
- AHA ACLS, Current
- AHA BLS Instructor, Current
- ENA TNCC, Current
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- Emergency Nurses Association
- Critical Care Nurses Association
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CLINICAL NURSE – EMERGENCY TRAUMA LEVEL I
Santa Clara County Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
CLINICAL NURSE II - EMERGENCY
Clovis Community Medical Center
01.2024 - 12.2024
CLINICAL NURSE II – EMERGENCY TRAUMA LEVEL II
NorthBay Medical Center
11.2023 - 01.2024
TRIAGE NURSE
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
EMERGENCY LVN-TRAUMA LEVEL II
San Joaquin General Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Registered License, 95352184, 05/31/25
- AHA PALS, Current
- AHA ACLS, Current
- AHA BLS Instructor, Current
- ENA TNCC, Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
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