Valerie L. Rivera Rodríguez
Coamo
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
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Clinical Nurse
HOSPITAL AUXILIO MUTUO
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses at emergency room.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Hospital Damas
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for critically ill patients, developing individualized care plans to address their unique medical needs.
- Implemented infection control protocols within the ICU environment, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination between patients.
Medical Case Manager (MTM nurse)
MMM Holding
11.2016 - 08.2021
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Implemented effective communication strategies between healthcare providers, ensuring continuity of care throughout the treatment process.
Transplant Clinical Nurse
HOSPITAL AUXILIO MUTUO
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PRSkills
- Patient and Family Education
- Medical Procedure Coding
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Wound Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Preventive Health
Affiliations
Membership of the College of Nursing Professionals of PR, Year2024
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Permanent General Nurse License Number70966
- Registration Number158972
- Phlebotomy Certified
- CPR and ACLS Certified
- Hepatitis B and Chickenpox titers Certified
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Native or Bilingual
Proficient
C2
English - Full Professional
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Emergency Room Clinical Nurse
HOSPITAL AUXILIO MUTUO
11.2022 - 01.2024
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Hospital Damas
11.2021 - 12.2022
Medical Case Manager (MTM nurse)
MMM Holding
11.2016 - 08.2021
Transplant Clinical Nurse
HOSPITAL AUXILIO MUTUO
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Permanent General Nurse License Number70966
- Registration Number158972
- Phlebotomy Certified
- CPR and ACLS Certified
- Hepatitis B and Chickenpox titers Certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Puerto Rico
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