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ROSE RIVERA

PERTH AMBOY,NJ

Summary

Bilingual (English/Spanish), Licensed Practical Nurse, with outstanding communication and organizational skills who is seeking to obtain a position in a healthcare environment to utilize acquired nursing skills and patient care experience. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 4 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Star Pediatrics
06.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Maintain NG tube for full function; Trach care and G-Tube care
  • Documentation every hour and verbally update family on findings
  • Administer medications and apply ointments as needed; Range of motion and activities
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Patient Sitter//Patient Care Sitter/Patient Care Technician/ Sitter/Per Diem Aide

JFK Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health
08.2020 - 01.2023
  • Work under direct supervision of RN to supervise patients in care without distraction.
  • Assist nursing staff by providing observation and supervision of patients with behavioral changes and report to nurses, in verbal and written communication, any changes in patient's behavior.
  • Provide emotional support and companionship to patients while maintaining clean and safe environment for them as well.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
  • Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
  • Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.

Patient Care Technician

JFK Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Provided patient care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to age of guests/patients served in assigned service; measure and document vital signs
  • Provided for effective and safe guest/patient outcomes through practice, judgement and critical actions
  • Ongoing verbal and written communication with patients, nursing colleagues and other members of health care team regarding patient's status and rendered care
  • Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration of patient's plan of care from admissions to discharge to ensure transitioning and continuum of care
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
  • Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
  • Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
  • Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
  • Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
  • Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
  • Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
  • Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care

Education

Certification - Licensed Pratical Nurse

Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison
Iselin, NJ
04.2022

Skills

  • Feedback Acceptance
  • EKG Administration
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • HIPAA Protocols
  • Patient Assessments
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • EMR Systems
  • Documenting Vital Signs
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Infant Care and Feeding
  • Medical History Documenting
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Documenting Incidents
  • Medication Administration

Affiliations

Licensed Practice Nurse (NJ Board of Nursing License #26NP49513900); PCT (National Healthcare's Association); BLS (American Heart Association)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Star Pediatrics
06.2022 - Current

Patient Sitter//Patient Care Sitter/Patient Care Technician/ Sitter/Per Diem Aide

JFK Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health
08.2020 - 01.2023

Patient Care Technician

JFK Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2019

Certification - Licensed Pratical Nurse

Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison

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