Sagrario Rivera
Valley Regional Medical Center
Brownsville
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Healthcare professional prepared for advanced clinical practice. Extensive background in patient care and collaborative problem-solving. Known for adaptability and commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in clinical decision-making and patient-centered care.
Work History
FNP Student
- 90 hours
- Population Focus: Lifespan
FNP Student
- 90 hours
- Population Focus: Pediatrics
FNP Student
- 270 hours
- Population Focus: Lifespan
Family Nurse Practitioner
2 Months- Managed a panel of patients across the lifespan.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to determine patient needs.
- Developed treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic conditions, i.e. diabetes mellitus, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, asthma, osteoarthritis, women's health, COVID, influenza
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
26 Years 6 Months- Managed patients in labor, facilitating inductions, assisting with epidural placements, providing pain management, and delivering high-risk pregnancy and postpartum care, including support during golden hour and lactation.
- Coordinated care of patients with PPROM, preterm labor, uncontrolled diabetes, chronic and gestational hypertension, asthma, epilepsy
- Provided care and support of the patient with fetal demise
- Served as unit leader in the charge nurse role managing patient assignments, providing assistance and support to the staff, assisting in deliveries, responding to emergencies
- Educated patients and families on labor, delivery procedures, and postpartum care.
- Served as preceptor and mentored new nursing staff in best practices for labor management and emergency response.
- Responded to obstetric emergency situations such as severe pre-eclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, fetal distress.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Skills
Patient assessment
Nutrition counseling
Patient education
Family-centered care
Team collaboration
Excellent oral communication
Certification
- APRN-/Texas, License No. 1170830
- RN/Texas License No. 670616
- FNP-BC/ANCC
- RNC-OB/NCC
- C-EFM/NCC
- Basic Life Support- AHA, Advanced Cardiac Life Support-AHA, Neonatal Resuscitation Program-APA
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
San Benito Medical Associates
11.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Registered Nurse
Valley Regional Medical Center
01.2000 - CurrentRead More
FNP Student
Dr. Ruby Family Clinic & Maternity Center
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FNP Student
Edinburg Pediatric Clinic
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FNP Student
Rio Grande Regional Family Practice Clinic
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Science from Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
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University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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University of Texas At Brownsville in Partnership With Texas Southmost College
Associate in Applied Science from Nursing
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