Noel Rivera
Danbury
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with a proven track record in emergency care, emphasizing rapid response and effective patient management. Expertise in IV therapy and direct patient care ensures high standards of safety and quality.
Overview
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29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse Adult Emergency Department
NYCHHC/North Central Bronx hospital
The Bronx
07.2014 - Current
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by organizing and delegating tasks to ensure timely and effective patient care.
- Administered treatments and medications according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, effectively communicating changes to healthcare team.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Identified potential problems during treatment, including drug interactions and allergies, and implemented appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Maintained accurate patient records by leveraging electronic health record systems.
Emergency Medical Technician
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
New York
06.2000 - 07.2014
- Assisted in triaging patients during high-pressure emergencies to prioritize treatment and enhance response efficiency.
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and pain levels to provide critical data for treatment decisions.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and effective care.
Emergency Medical Technician
Our Lady Of Mercy Medical Center/Montefiore wakefi
The Bronx
01.1998 - 06.2012
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in critical situations.
- Triaged patients during emergencies to prioritize care and enhance outcomes.
- Responded swiftly to emergency calls, assessing situations and administering appropriate treatments.
- Performed basic life support procedures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation.
- Administered on-scene treatments such as oxygen therapy and fracture splinting.
- Coordinated with dispatchers and hospital staff to optimize patient transport logistics.
- Documented assessment findings accurately to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY06-2013
Skills
- Patient assessment and care
- Direct patient care services
- Medication administration
- IV therapy management
- Emergency response coordination
- Emergency protocols
- Patient safety protocols
- Treatment prioritization
- Electronic health records
- Cardiac life support
- Pediatric life support
- Basic life support (BLS) for healthcare providers
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Staff Nurse Adult Emergency Department
NYCHHC/North Central Bronx hospital
07.2014 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
06.2000 - 07.2014
Emergency Medical Technician
Our Lady Of Mercy Medical Center/Montefiore wakefi
01.1998 - 06.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bronx Community College