Sandra Rivera

36 hours/week

• Administer medications and monitor patient responses to ensure safety and adherence to care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to implement individualized care strategies for diverse patient populations.
• Assist in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and promote independence in a supportive environment.
• Document patient vital signs and health changes, maintaining accurate medical records for effective communication.
• Educate patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment plans and wellness strategies.
• Maintain safety and compliance of patient well-being during overnight shift of entire assisted living and dementia unit by self.

36 hours/week

• Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Provided patients with basic nursing care such as wound care, ostomy care, IV antibiotics, and fluids.
• Charted changed in patient conditions and discussed concerns with health care providers while identifying issues and determining how best to provide assistance.
• Worked with social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan, and adjust plans of care to actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.

36 hours/week

• Cared and developed individualized care plans for those with an array of medical conditions such as pulmonary, cardiology, and infections.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant therapies and treatments.
• Collected and registered blood, urine, and sputum specimens so as to order testing, interpret results, and diagnose patients.
• Administered breathing treatments and provided tracheotomy care and suctioning, SVN treatment, and O2 administration.

36 hours/week

• Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing dementia residents' comfort and quality of life.
• Administered medications and monitored vital signs for residents, ensuring compliance with care plans.
• Audited resident medications once a month.
• Conducted assessments to evaluate changes in residents' conditions, reporting findings to nursing staff.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care strategies for individuals with memory impairments.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Implemented safety protocols that reduced incidents and enhanced overall resident well-being within the facility.

36 hours/week

• Collaborated with health groups to plan and implement programs designed to improve overall health of resident communities.
• Responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and lifesaving interventions.
• Referred residents to specialized health resources and community agencies to furnish additional aftercare assistance.
• Monitored and assessed resident diet, physical activity, and behavioral changes in order to assess conditions and adjust treatments if necessary.
• Advocated resident needs with interdisciplinary team while facilitating effective patient communication and support.
• Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and documented relevant information.