Whitney Rivas
Miami ,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse & Practice Administrator
Sol Medical Center & Pediatrics
10.2014 - Current
- Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
- Administered immunizations and other preventative care measures to promote health and prevent disease.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families to enhance patient experience and promote healing.
- Complied with ethical and legal standards to maintain professional integrity and meet regulatory requirements.
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, as a team or individual
- Adaptable personality, very responsible, disciplined, organized, punctual, and passionate
- Knowledgeable in the process of insurance credentialing
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Possess an extensive list of skills and experience
- Followed doctor's orders and instructions
- Carried out treatment procedures according to my scope of practice
- Examined and triaged patients
- Documented and charted using multiple EHR systems.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kids First After, Hours Urgent Care
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Followed doctors orders and instructions
- Administered immunizations and prophylactic measures
- Carried out treatment procedures according to my scope of practice
- Examined and triaged patients
- Documented and charted using multiple EHR systems.
- Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
- Administered immunizations and other preventative care measures to promote health and prevent disease.
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families to enhance patient experience and promote healing.
- Mentored junior nurses to promote professional development and enhance overall quality of care.
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakeshore Pediatrics
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Followed doctors’orders and instructions
- Administered immunizations and prophylactic measures
- Carried out treatment procedures according to my scope of practice
- Examined and triaged patients
- Documented and charted using multiple EHR systems.
- Administered immunizations and other preventative care measures to promote health and prevent disease.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare practices and developments to provide evidence-based care.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Mentored junior nurses to promote professional development and enhance overall quality of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, ALRegistered Nurse - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLCurrent
Skills
- Preventive Medicine
- Problem Identification
- Nursing Operations Management
- Manage Records
- Community-Based Educational Programs
- Train Employees
- Business Operations
- Patient Care Assessment
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Accreditation Coordination
- Set Objectives
Affiliations
- Rotary International
Certification
American Heart Association-CPR
Licensed Practical Nurse - 2012
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kids First After, Hours Urgent Care
09.2015 - 03.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse & Practice Administrator
Sol Medical Center & Pediatrics
10.2014 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakeshore Pediatrics
02.2012 - 11.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Miami Dade College
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