Tara Rivera
Orlando,FL
Summary
Compassionate nurse with a specialization in pediatrics. Bring experience from high-paced hospital environments, delivering exceptional care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. Strengths include strong assessment skills, a patient-centered approach, and the ability to handle critical situations calmly and efficiently. Made a significant impact by promoting health education among patients' families through clear communication and informative resources.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eugene Jewett Surgery Center
Orlando, FL
12.2024 - Current
- Lead nurse in Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) department
- Conduct patient evaluations and pre-op assessments per anesthesia protocols
- Review and escalate abnormal lab/test results
- Educate patients on medication instructions for surgical preparation
- Helped standardize nursing documentation and update clinical guidelines
- Participated in daily safety huddles to promote patient safety
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Nemours Children’s Hospital
Orlando, FL
02.2019 - 12.2024
- Assisted with pediatric orthopedic exams and procedures
- Ordered imaging, rehabilitation services, and diagnostics
- Triaged patient inquiries, handled prescriptions, and secured prior authorizations
- Monitored preoperative labs
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse, Sickle Cell Patient Care Coordinator
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL
06.2015 - 02.2019
- Coordinating medical care for patients with Hematological disorders
- Work closely with pharmacies, home health companies and other physician practices, as well as inpatient units, to coordinating surgical/inpatient admissions for patients with bleeding disorders and sickle cell anemia
- Administer IV and oral medications during acute visits to the clinic, assist in conscious sedations for procedures, administer blood transfusions/factor infusions/IV fluids as ordered by physician
- Responsible for monitoring patient’s labs and routine diagnostics
- Responsible for presenting patients at weekly meetings
- Developed algorithms to ensure patients receive the best care throughout the hospital system
Licensed Practical Nurse
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided medical care in a pediatric orthopedic setting
- Assisted physician with exams and procedures
- Monitored preoperative labs
- Ordered x-rays, rehabilitation and diagnostics per physician order
- Triaged patient concerns, called in prescriptions, obtained prior authorizations
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Company Overview: Haley Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders
- Provided medical care to patients with Hematological disorders
- Work closely with pharmacies, home health companies, DME companies and other physician practices, as well as inpatient units, to coordinating surgical/inpatient admissions for patients with bleeding disorders and sickle cell anemia
- Responsible for obtaining prior authorizations for medications/procedures
- Administer IV and oral medications during acute visits to the clinic, assist in conscious sedations for procedures, administer blood transfusions/factor infusions/IV fluids as ordered by physician
- Responsible for monitoring patient’s labs and routine diagnostics
- Responsible for presenting patients at weekly meetings
- Developed algorithms to ensure patients receive the best care throughout the hospital system
- Haley Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Women’s Center at South Lake Hospital
Orlando, FL
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Assisted physician with gynecological procedures/exams
- Triaged patient concerns
- Administered fetal stress test and monitored patient.
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Brightstart Pediatrics LLC
Sanford, FL
09.2005 - 09.2012
- Provided medical care to children between the ages of 10 months to 5 years old
- Administered medications as well as completed head to toe assessments on each child
- Administered tracheostomy care and G-tube care, as well as feeding via pumps and boluses
- Monitored and drew labs for patients on TPN
- CVL and wound care
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL
03.2006 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: Pediatric Special Care Unit
- Provided medical care to children between the ages of infancy to teenagers in a critical care environment
- Administered medications, assisted in conscious sedations for procedures, monitored medically fragile children by way of every 2 hour assessments and continuous monitors
- Monitored and provided care to children with a multitude of illnesses ranging from traumas to post-surgical care
- Monitored and provided care to children with chronic ventilators, tracheostomies, chest tubes, ICP monitors, central lines, G-Tubes, Foley catheters, etc
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Westminister Care of Orlando
Orlando, FL
11.2001 - 09.2005
- Provided medical care to developmentally delayed children between the ages of 1-4 years old
- Administered tracheostomy care, including suctioning and respiratory treatments
- Provided G-tube care and feedings by way of pumps and boluses
- Administered medications as well as completed assessments for each child
- Monitored patients with renal failure by way of strict I&Os
- Monitored patients on apnea monitors, as well as patients with severe seizure disorders
- Responsible of transcribing and implementing new orders
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05-2025
LPN -
Technical Education Center of Osceola
Kissimmee, FL12.2003
Skills
- Pediatric nursing care
- Family education
- Critical thinking
- Time management abilities
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded application process for national Hemophilia Treatment Center designation
- Authored and submitted clinical treatment protocols to the National Hemophilia Foundation
- Created patient tracking systems used for over 500 hematology patients at Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eugene Jewett Surgery Center
12.2024 - Current
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Nemours Children’s Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2024
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse, Sickle Cell Patient Care Coordinator
Orlando Health
06.2015 - 02.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Orlando Health
05.2014 - 06.2015
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Orlando Health
09.2012 - 05.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Women’s Center at South Lake Hospital
01.2012 - 09.2012
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Orlando Health
03.2006 - 12.2011
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Brightstart Pediatrics LLC
09.2005 - 09.2012
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Westminister Care of Orlando
11.2001 - 09.2005
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Valencia College
LPN -
Technical Education Center of Osceola
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