MYKO ANGELINE T. RIVERA
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Unit Manager
The New Jewish Home, Manhattan Campus
New York, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Championed quality improvement initiatives within the unit by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based strategies.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse - Per Diem
NYU Langone Hospitals
New York, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
RN UNIT MANAGER OF A SUB ACUTE REHAB & ORTHO FLOOR
MANHATTAN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - AMSTERDAM NSG HOME
New York
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Handled all supervisory duties for the unit, overseeing RNs, LPNs & CNAs
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Managed a 33 bed Sub Acute & Ortho unit.
- Delegate assignments, assign tasks and evaluate employee job performance.
- Established standards of nursing care for the unit, applying evidence-based standards and health care research
- Monitored patient care to ensure it meets the facility's standards, and reviewed patient records to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the care provided by the unit
- Completed assessments, care plans and ensured all orders are entered completely and accurately
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
CHARGE NURSE for Long Term Geriatric Residents
MANHATTAN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - AMSTERDAM NSG HOME
New York, NY
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Effectively conducts initial and on-going patient assessment for the whole unit
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Develops plan of care for each geriatric resident
- Effectively assigns resident to staff member or aids
- Reviews laboratory results for MD referral
- Identifies risk and potential problems with the patient and its care.
- Maintains and monitors completeness and function of unit's equipment and machines
- Assists doctors with patient management and procedures
- Develops plan of care for each resident
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
SUB ACUTE REHAB & COVID NURSE
MANHATTAN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - AMSTERDAM NSG HOME
New York, NY
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Accurately documented all assessments, treatments, medications and MD recommendations and orders and DC instructions and appropriate health teachings
- Managed a 33 bed Sub acute & Covid-19 unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed accurate medication administrations and treatment, wound care and wound vacuums.
- Performed accurate blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration.
- Medication preparation and administration accurately and rightfully,
STAFF NURSE
UNIVERSAL MEDICAL RECORDS - FAIRVIEW REHAB & N.H.
Forest Hills, NY
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Managing holistic care for the general medical, surgical and rehab patients to promote health and independence and prevent further complications and diseases.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
LIVE IN PRIVATE CAREGIVER FOR GERIATRIC
Private Duty
Freehold, NJ
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Providing 24/7 holistic care with the patients
- Morning and evening care, feeding, Medication administration, reporting and calling the attention of the healthcare provider for unusual symptoms and calling out for emergency response.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
STAFF NURSE
MEDICAL WARD, ALTERADO GENERAL HOSPITAL
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Managing holistic care for the general medical and surgical patients and work to promote health and independence and prevent further complications and diseases.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGER
ULIVACCINES INC
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Marketing and Operations Support System
- Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
- Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.
- Created customer support strategies to increase customer retention.
- Managed customer relations on ongoing basis to maximize customer retention.
- Booking and coordination of orders, logistics of the delivery of vaccines, Clerical works and vaccines administration
- Responds to Marketing, Operations and Client's and requests and inquiries.
ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR CLINCAL NURSE TRAINEE
PHILIPPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL
02.2011 - 08.2011
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in the chart.
- Training focused more on Burn Unit, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU & Ortho Unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manila Doctors College
Manila, Philippines03.2010
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Excellent IV insertion skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Disease Management Programs
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Patient Discharging
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- EMR Systems
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Wound Care
- Pain Management
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Care Plan Development
- Administering Immunizations
- Team Coordination
- Physical Assessment
- Long-Term Care
- Setting Up Referrals
- Mental Health Care
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Medication Administration
- Medical Supply Management
- Telephone Triaging
Additional Information
- REGISTERED NURSE, Passed the Philippine Nursing Licensure Exam July 2010
- US REGISTERED NURSE - NEW YORK Passed the NCLEX March 2019
- Parkinson's Training from Parkinson's Foundation
Timeline
RN Unit Manager
The New Jewish Home, Manhattan Campus
05.2024 - Current
Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse - Per Diem
NYU Langone Hospitals
04.2024 - Current
RN UNIT MANAGER OF A SUB ACUTE REHAB & ORTHO FLOOR
MANHATTAN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - AMSTERDAM NSG HOME
09.2022 - 11.2023
CHARGE NURSE for Long Term Geriatric Residents
MANHATTAN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - AMSTERDAM NSG HOME
11.2020 - 09.2022
SUB ACUTE REHAB & COVID NURSE
MANHATTAN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - AMSTERDAM NSG HOME
06.2019 - 10.2020
STAFF NURSE
UNIVERSAL MEDICAL RECORDS - FAIRVIEW REHAB & N.H.
04.2019 - 05.2019
LIVE IN PRIVATE CAREGIVER FOR GERIATRIC
Private Duty
05.2018 - 03.2019
STAFF NURSE
MEDICAL WARD, ALTERADO GENERAL HOSPITAL
08.2015 - 03.2018
CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGER
ULIVACCINES INC
08.2012 - 12.2013
ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR CLINCAL NURSE TRAINEE
PHILIPPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL
02.2011 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manila Doctors College