Sidney Rivera
San Antonio
Summary
Dedicated and detail oriented ICU nurse with experience providing evidence-based care to critically ill patients with complex medical conditions. Demonstrates strong critical-thinking, communication, and teamwork skills while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. Passionate about advancing clinical knowledge and pursuing graduate education in nurse anesthesia.
Overview
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Certification
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1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Lung Rescue ICU
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Managed a 28-bed, high acuity medical and lung rescue ICU managing disease processes such as septic shock, DKA, AKI/CKD, ARDS
- Preceptor for new ICU nurses as well as local nursing students
- Utilize advanced life support therapies such as Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy to support critically ill patients with renal failure, electrolyte imbalances, and promote fluid management
- In process of VV ECMO certification for patients with ARDS, respiratory failure, severe hypoxemia/hypercapnia, and bridging to transplants
- Management of vasoactive drugs such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, vasopressin, dobutamine, dopamine
- Management of sedation drugs such as propofol, fentanyl, dexmeditomidine, and etomidate
- Assist in invasive device placements such as arterial and central lines, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation cannulations, and chest tubes
- Assist in preparation for RSI/intubation including induction/paralytic medications and airway equipment in collaboration with physicians and respiratory therapists
- Serve as a resource for ultrasound-guided IV placement across multiple hospital units
- Serve as a Rapid Response Team member, utilizing ACLS guidelines and providing timely interventions in hospital-wide medical emergencies
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Texas Woman's University
Houston, TX05-2025
Skills
- CRRT management
- Ultrasound-guided IV placement
- Advanced airway management
- Proficient in titrating vasoactive and sedation drugs
- ECMO certification in progress
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- CCRN in progress
Nurse Anesthesia Preparation
AANA Annual Congress | Boston 2026 | Attendee
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Lung Rescue ICU
Methodist Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Texas Woman's University