MONIQUE RIVERA
Artesia,NM
Summary
Attentive Registered Nurse excited to bring expertise in patient care to growing hospital. Highly accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients, performing assessments and using clinical knowledge and skills to treat patients. Committed to working as part of a team to deliver high-quality care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preop/PACU Registered Nurse
Artesia General Hospital
Artesia, NM
09.2020 - Current
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in preop prior to surgical procedures.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures
Registered Nurse
Artesia General Hospital
Artesia, NM
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with other nurses to developed outpatient COVID testing site.
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
- Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
- Assessed vitals while adhering to PPE requirements and other restrictions.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Provided COVID-19 FAQs and educational material to patrons and employees.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
Medically Fragile Program Supervisor
J & J Home Health Care
Artesia, NM
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs
- Collaborate with Director and Case Workers to meets patients needs
- Supervised visits to ensure staff is providing adequate care and meeting patients needs
- Providing emotional and psychological support to patient’s families
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Roswell, NM
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patients' health and drive recovery goals
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
Direct Care Staff
Aspire, Developmental
Services, LLC
Artesia, NM
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities
- Emotionally supported developmentally delayed patients, monitoring changes in behavior for potentially dangerous changes
- Prepared and accompanied patients on public outings, managing safety, behavior and other activities
- Administered medications to optimize patient experiences, monitoring reactions to adjust dosages
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
Roswell, NM12.2017
High School Diploma -
Artesia High School
Artesia, NM05.2008
Skills
- Medication administration expert
- Care planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and reporting
- ID verification
- CPR and first aid education
- Cross trained in Psych, Level 2 Nursery, and ER
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Strong IV skills
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Adult Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Preop/PACU Registered Nurse
Artesia General Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Artesia General Hospital
12.2019 - 09.2020
Medically Fragile Program Supervisor
J & J Home Health Care
05.2019 - 02.2020
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
02.2018 - 02.2020
Direct Care Staff
Aspire, Developmental
Services, LLC
06.2016 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
High School Diploma -
Artesia High School
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