Pedro Vega-Rivera
Richardson ,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Fusion Medical Staffing
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Cox Health South
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
CNA
Cox Health South
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PR05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PR05.2014
Skills
- Highly organized with a strong commitment to excellence
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Knowledge in Cerner, Meditech, Epic, Omnicell and Pyxis
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in English and Spanish
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Fusion Medical Staffing
01.2022 - 10.2023
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Cox Health South
01.2021 - 12.2021
CNA
Cox Health South
08.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico
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