Sanjuanita Rivas
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
07.2020 - Current
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Represented health care facility in professional community organizations, maintaining high level of professionalism.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
- Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Jewell College
Liberty, MO05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO05.2018
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Assessment
- Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Bilingual (Spanish-Speaking)
- Compassionate and Caring
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Expires: April 30, 2027
- ACLS Expires: October 31, 2026
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2022 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
The University of Kansas Health System
07.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Jewell College
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies
University of Central Missouri
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