Raelyn Rives, RN
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Compassionate Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in critical care patient management, advanced cardiac life support, and emergency response. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability to rapidly changing situations, ensuring optimal patient care and safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Jefferson Hospital
Jefferson Hills, PA
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Charge Nurse who managed rapid responses and code blue situations, ensuring prompt patient care delivery.
- Supervised workflow and assignments for nursing staff to maintain operational efficiency.
- Preceptor to new graduate nurses, fostering skill development, and professional growth.
- Maintained 2:1 or 3:1 assignments on a 20-bed unit.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, interpreting changes in patient conditions swiftly.
- Educated patients and families on treatment processes and recovery strategies.
- Performed bedside procedures, including wound dressing changes and IV insertions.
- Assisted in emergency procedures and critical interventions as needed.
Staffing Manager
Senior Lifestyle
Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Coordinated staffing schedules to fulfill operational needs in senior living community.
- Collaborated with department heads to determine staffing requirements and necessary skill sets.
- Conducted candidate interviews and evaluations for various organizational positions.
- Implemented retention strategies to boost employee satisfaction within senior living environments.
- Represented company at job fairs to attract potential candidates.
- Developed relationships with job candidates to maintain engagement throughout recruitment process.
- Negotiated salaries, benefits packages, and employment contracts to secure top talent.
Lead Medication Technician
Senior Lifestyle
Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Administered medications to residents in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
- Maintained accurate medication records to ensure compliance and accountability.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to deliver optimal resident care and support.
- Obtained and reported patient vital signs prior to medication administration.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Provided emotional support through attentive listening and meaningful conversations.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
West Penn School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA05-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Skills
- Ventilator management and respiratory care
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Time management
- Vasoactive and sedative medication management
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Epic EHR proficiency
- Telemetry monitoring
- Ethics in healthcare
- Rapid response and Code Blue procedures
- Ultrasound Guided IV Placement
Certification
ACLS Certified
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month at Jefferson Hospital (2024)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Jefferson Hospital
10.2023 - 11.2025
Staffing Manager
Senior Lifestyle
05.2023 - 10.2023
Lead Medication Technician
Senior Lifestyle
03.2020 - 05.2023
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
West Penn School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University