Nurse Medical
Resume:
ORLANDO RIVERA
PO BOX ****
Universal City, *****
Cell Phone: 210-***-****
Email(s): ******@*****.***
******@*****.***
Country of Citizenship:
United States
Veterans' Preference:
*-***** *reference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)
Registered for Selective Service:
I am a male born on or after January 1, 1960, and I have not registered for the Selective Service, but I have an approved exemption.
Availability:
Job Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Work Experience:
U. S. Army Civilian (USA-MEDCOM- BAMC)
Department of Family & Community Medicine
Family Medicine Services
CPT. Jennifer M. Moreno Primary Care Clinic
3100 Schofield Rd, Bldg 1179
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234
06/01/2014- 05/31/2019
Hours per week: 40
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Supervisor: Mrs. Catherine M. Shutak
Tel: 210-***-****)
Held civil service position of GS-06 Step 7. I am duly licensed by the State of Texas as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Work as an LVN at the CPT. Jennifer M. Moreno Primary Care Clinic. Follow and practice the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) concept by; evaluating each individual patient care by providing a health history, current medications and participating in self-management goals.
Perform screening of patients, sick call procedures for military personnel, perform treatments as ordered by a practitioner, and enter data into medical records using Altha, Essentris and CHCS programs. Respond to medical emergencies within the clinic and other duties as assigned by the team leader. Perform vocational nursing on said clinic. Dispense medications, monitor vital signs and telemetry monitoring, initiate and monitor IVs, perform venipuncture, perform primary care of assigned patients, perform BLS and ACLS procedures, perform treatments as prescribed by provider. Give immunizations to both civilian and military personnel daily. Pre-screens medical records, coordinate medical appointments, monitor laboratory tests, monitors immunizations and educate patients on treatments, procedures and medications. Document treatments and assist providers with scheduling of appointments and tracking of critical lab values. Participated as a team member for the clinic’s immunization team, performing mass vaccination to DOD personnel and beneficiaries at least three times per week throughout the annual F-Influenza Season. Performed other duties as directed.
USAF Civilian (559 MDOS- SGOF)
Trainee Health Clinic
1940 Carswell Ave Bldg. 7002, JBSA-Lackland, TX 78236
Lackland AFB, TX 78236 United States
Tel: 210-***-****
10/2010 – 06/01/2014
Hours per week: 40
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Supervisor: Major Dana Albalate
Tel:303-***-****)
Held civil service position of GS-05. I am duly licensed by the State of Texas as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Work as an LVN at the Reid/ Trainee Health Clinic. Perform sick call procedures, screening patients, perform treatments as ordered by a practitioner, and enter data into medical records by the use of Altha, Essentris and CHCS programs. Respond to medical emergencies within the clinic and other duties as assigned by the team leader. Perform vocational nursing on said clinic. Dispense medications, monitor vital signs and telemetry monitoring, initiate and monitor IVs, perform venipuncture, respond to emergencies within the unit, perform primary care of assigned patients, perform BLS and ACLS procedures, perform treatments as prescribed by provider. Give mass prophylactic immunizations to basic military trainees in a weekly basis, screen and monitor patients for sick call. educate patients on treatments, procedures and medications. Document treatments and assist providers with scheduling of appointments and tracking of critical lab values.
Served as overseas clearing (OSC) coordinator for the clinic; Pre-screens medical records, coordinate medical appointments, order and monitor laboratory tests, monitors immunizations and recommend overseas assignments upon clearances for all students assigned to Lackland AFB to include; USAF, USMC, US NAVY and USCG. As an additional duty, administer the over-the counter (OTC) medications programs, thus administering OTC meds, providing patients with education concerning use, effects and contraindications of OTC meds as per protocol.
Nursefinders Inc.
7710 Louis Pasteur, Street
San Antonio, TX 78229, United States
02/2004 - 10/2010
Hours per week: 16
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Supervisor: Ms. Mary Lou Lopez
Tel:210-***-****)
I worked as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in supplemental staffing in diverse nursing settings, primarily Emergency Room, ICU, CCU, Burn Unit, Adult Day Care Centers, and SICU
Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District
1702 Horne Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78416
06/2010 - 10/2010
Hours per week: 40
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Communicable Diseases Investigator
Supervisor: Ms. Adelaida Yerger
Tel: 361-***-****
I was hired as a communicable disease nurse-investigator. My primary duty is to conduct investigations of the epidemiology of all reported communicable disease to the Public Health District. Duties include the tracking of patients and or clients, identifying sources of exposures to communicable diseases, identification of epidemiology links, interviewing clients and sources, referring suspected contact to the appropriate medical practitioner and submitting written reports to the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Public Health District. Also assist the Immunizations Clinic as directed by my supervisor.
Elsa Police Department
Elsa, TX United States
07/2005 - 04/2010
Hours per week: 40
Sergeant of Investigations:
I was hired with the rank of Sergeant. I was assigned as the Officer in charge of the Criminal Investigations Division. Duties include the apprehension of offenders, overview and approved case management and preparation of criminal offenses for prosecution. Performed crime scene processing, the processing of forensic evidence for lab submission. Forensic interviews and reports submission to the District Attorney's Office for prosecution. Performed field, criminal and internal affairs investigations. I was also assigned also as supervisor or the communications division. I then transferred to reserve force on Jan 07 until 04/2010.
Taft Police Department
Taft, TX United States
07/2009 - 02/2010
Hours per week: 60
Sergeant Investigator:
I was hired as the first criminal investigator for said police department. I was subsequently promoted to the rank of Sergeant, in charge of the Criminal Investigation Division of the police department and second in command of the department. Direct and supervises all activities on all criminal investigations of the Department. Also serve as criminal investigator with duties to include but not limited to; crime suppression, arresting offenders, supervise case management and report writing, prepare cases for prosecution, initiate seizure & forfeiture proceedings as allowed by Texas laws, investigate crimes against persons and/or property to include juvenile gangs, organized crime and drug enforcement activities, perform surveillance and other investigative actions. Serve as Department's training officer. Supervised all patrol officers’ activities and performed all administrative duties as assigned by the Chief of Police.
Nixon Police Department
Nixon, TX United States
10/2008 - 07/2009
Hours per week: 40
Chief of Police
Supervisor: Mr. Oscar Casas 830-***-****)
I held rank of Chief of Police. I was responsible to the City Administrator for the day to day operation of police department. I also performed duties as licensed instructor, Firearms proficiency officer and instructor, with additional duties as training officer. Assigned and Supervised mid management officers (Lieutenant and Sergeant), and performed other police management functions, to include but not limited to, budgeting, workmen compensation laws, scheduling, grant procurement and planning Also direct and supervise all activities on all criminal investigations of the Department. Also serve as criminal investigator with duties to include but not limited to; crime suppression, arresting offenders, supervise case management and report writing, prepare cases for prosecution, initiate seizure & forfeiture proceedings as allowed by Texas laws, investigate crimes against persons and/or property to include juvenile gangs, organized crime and drug enforcement activities, perform surveillance and other investigative actions.
USA-MEDCOM-BAMC
Department of Medicine
Ward 2-E/ Progressive Care Unit
Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234
04/2006 - 03/2009 Hours per week: 40
Series: 0620 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 06
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Supervisor: SGT Woelfe 210-***-****)
I held a civil service position of GS-06. Work as LVN on Ward 2-E/ Progressive Care Unit. I performed vocational nursing on an intermediate progressive care unit. I dispensed medications, monitored vital signs and telemetry monitoring, initiate IVs, perform venipuncture, respond to emergencies within the unit, perform primary care of assigned patients, perform BLS and ACLS procedures, Assisted the charge nurse with development and continued plan of care, performs and documents all treatments and procedures for assigned patients.
Administered prescribed medications under direct supervision of professional nurse. I also monitored infusion of IV fluids, hyperalimentation fluids, blood, and blood products.
USA MEDCOM- DACH- Emergency Department.
Darnall Army Community Hospital
Fort Hood, Texas, United States
05/2005 - 04/2006
Hours per week: 40
Series: 0620 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 6
Licensed Vocational Nurse (This is a federal job)
Supervisor: LTC. Freely 254-***-****)
I held a civil service position of GS-06. Work as LVN on the Emergency Department. Perform vocational nursing in a Level 2 Trauma Center. Dispense medications, monitor vital signs and telemetry monitoring, initiate IVs, perform venipuncture, respond to emergencies within the unit, perform primary care of assigned patients, perform BLS and ACLS procedures, assisted charge nurse with development and continued plan of care, performs and documents all treatments and procedures for assigned patients. I also performed all other Vocational Nurse duties in the emergency room setting.
South Texas Law Enforcement Training Center
Mission, TX United States
03/2001 - 04/2006
Hours per week: 40
Police/Medical Instructor
Supervisor: Mr. Albert Perez 956-***-****)
I started as Full Time police and emergency medical instructor. Instructed new law enforcement candidates in law, arrest procedures, search & seizure laws, tactical procedures, firearms, self-defense and driving, investigations, crime scene procedure, forensic procedures, communications, civil liability and supervisory leadership IAW with the curriculum established by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement.
I developed, design, prepare and kept instructional aids including but not limited to flip charts, view graphs, projectors, simulated weapons, targets, emergency medical equipment, oxygen cylinders,
Prepared tests, lesson. plans, created students records and administered testing to and provided student grade input for inclusion in student training records. Served as alternate cadet advocate and provided counseling to students.
Provided both law enforcement and medical training to seasoned veterans first responders and to the new recruit cadet population. Currently serve as an adjunct instructor
Hidalgo County Sheriff Department
Edinburg, TX United States
10/2003 - 04/2005
Hours per week: 40
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Supervisor: Ms. Carri Philips 956-***-****)
I worked as an LVN in the County Jail. Responsible for providing nursing care, dispensed medications, provided treatments, performing sick calls and responding to emergencies within the jail settings.
Elsa Police Department
Elsa, TX United States
04/1999 - 03/2001
Hours per week: 40
Sergeant-Investigator
I was hired as a criminal investigator. Duties include the apprehension of offenders, overviewed and approved case management and preparation of criminal offenses for prosecution. Performed crime scene processing, the processing of forensic evidence for lab submission. Forensic interviews and reports submission to the District Attorney's Office for prosecution. Performed field, criminal and internal affairs investigations. Assigned also as supervisor or the communications division.
Shavano Park Police Department
Shavano Park, TX United States
03/1988-9/1999
Hours per week: 43
Captain
Supervisor: Chief John P. McFall 210-***-****)
I held the rank of Captain, responsible to the Chief of Police for day to day operation of police department. Served also as the departmental training officer, providing both law enforcement and EMT/ECA training as approved by the TX Department of Health and T X Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education, field training supervisor, performed criminal investigations, licensed as Fire Arson Investigator, telecommunications instructor and Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator and served as firearms instructor and proficiency officer.
US Army Reserve
USA-ARPERCEN
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
SFC/ E-7 LVN SUPERVISOR
Practical Nurse 91-C40
10/1986 - 08/1995
Hours per week: Varies
Supervisor: SFC Johnson (000-***-****)
I held the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC/E-7). I also worked on Held multiple assignments as Senior NCO MOS 91C-40, Practical Nurse. I was deployed to different outfits throughout my term of service. Worked in a mid-level supervisory capacity with overall responsibility of 50 soldiers and civilian personnel.
Bexar County Hospital District
Radiology Department
San Antonio, TX United States
03/1988 - 09/1989
Hours per week: 40
LVN/ Radiology
Supervisor: Mrs. Rodriguez 210-***-****)
I worked as an LVN in Radiology Department. I was responsible for care of patients undergoing radiology treatments such as contrast CT scans, MRI's, Nuclear Medicine Procedures, ultrasounds, Regular Radiology and Special Procedures. Dispensed meds and performed other nursing duties.
South East Baptist Hospital
Emergency Room
San Antonio, TX United States
11/1986 - 03/1987
Hours per week: 40
LVN-Emergency Room
Supervisor: MS. Flores RN 210-***-****)
I worked as an LVN in Emergency Room. Performed emergency care for the sick and injured to include dispensing medications, advanced cardiac life support, IV and venipuncture, performing treatments and documenting all data on medical records such as nurse’s notes, taking off orders, documenting medication administration and overall patient assessment.
U.S. Army (Active Duty)
US Army Institute of Surgical Research,
FT Sam Houston, TX, United States
05/1978 - 10/1986
Hours per week: 40
Practical Nurse- (91C-30)
Supervisor: SFC Hernandez 210-***-****)
I was in active duty service. Last rank held on active duty was SSG/E-6. Worked in numerous positions to include but not limited to, Emergency Room, Med-Surg Ward, Burn Intensive Care Unit.
Last active duty assignment was as member of USA-ISR Burn Flight Team. Provided long-term patient care from admission to discharge for patients suffering from extensive burns and or complications and associated injuries. I monitored patient closely by taking vital signs. Observe, reports, and documents all pertinent data affecting patient status. I performed special procedures, such as foley catherization, nasogastric tube insertions, bladder irrigations, tracheostomy care and suctioning, pre- and post-operative care. Delivered meticulous wound care using principles of aseptic technique. I provided daily wound care including cleansing, debridement, application of topical agents and special dressings. I administered prescribed medications under direct supervision of professional nurse. I also monitored infusion of IV fluids, hyperalimentation fluids, blood, and blood products.
I also worked as Assistant Community Health Nurse as NCOIC in charge of TB and Hepatitis program in 7 clinics in European Command.
Education:
St Philips College San Antonio, TX United States
Some College Coursework Completed 09/1983
Major: Science Minor: Nursing
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Completed 12 semester hours in basic courses
Alamo Area Law Enforcement Academy
Basic Peace Officer Course San Antonio, TX United States
Technical or Occupational Certificate
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Completed basic Peace Officer Course through the Alamo Area Law Enforcement Academy
US Army Academy of Health Sciences Fort Sam Houston, TX United States
Technical or Occupational Certificate 10/1982
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Practical Nurse Course 91C-30. Leading to licensure as LVN in State of Texas
PR Institute of Emergency Medicine San Juan Puerto Rico
Technical or Occupational Certificate 09/1977
GPA: 96 of a maximum 100
Credits Earned: 81
Major: Sciences Minor: EMS
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Emergency Medical Technician Course
Jose M Lazaro High School, Carolina Puerto Rico
High School or equivalent 05/1978
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
High School Diploma
Language Skills:
Language: Spanish
Spoken, Written Read
Advanced Advanced Advanced
References:
Laura Q. Martinez
Program Manager
San Antonio Housing Authority
Chief Gerald P. Senk Jr.
Littlefield Police Department
Chief of Police 956-***-****
Edward Caballero, Maj. USAF (Ret)
Flight Commander
559 MDOS-SGPS
Lackland, AFB, Texas
Albert Perez
South Tx. Law Enforcement Training Center
Director
*********@*******.***
Mr. Rudy V. Garcia, RN
Registered Nurse
USA MEDCOM-BAMC
JBSA- Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Mr. Sergio Garcia, RN
US VA Outpatient Clinic,
Balcones heights, Texas, Texas
Tel: 210-***-****
Mayor Fred Gonzales (Ret)
City of Somerset Mayor
Ms. Adelaida Yerger, RN
Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District
Program Manager- Immunizations
Additional Information:
Awards:
1) Life Saving Award, Shavano Park Police Department
2) Life Saving Award, USAF Auxiliary, TX Wing, Civil Air Patrol
3)US Army Achievement Medal
4)US Army Overseas Medal
5) US Army NCODP Ribbon,
6) National Defense Ribbon, US Army
7) US Army Service Ribbon
8) Expert Field Medical Badge, US Army
9) Airman Crewman Badge, US Army
10) Commanders Commendation Award, USAF Auxiliary, C.A.P.
Certifications Achieved:
1)Master Peace Officer Certification- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
2)Licensed Vocational Nurse License- State of Texas Board of Nursing
3)Police Instructor License- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
4)Emergency Medical Services Instructor- Texas Department of State Health Services
5)Fire & Arson Investigation Certifications- Texas Commission on Fire Protection
6)Firearms Instructor Certification- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
7)Emergency Communications Instructor-Texas Commission on Emergency Communications
8)Telecommunications Operator Certification- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
9)Crime Prevention Inspector- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
10)Field Training Officer Certification- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
11)Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification- American Heart Association
12)Practical Nurse Course- US Army Academy of Health Sciences
13)Emergency Medical Technician- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
14)Clinical Specialist Course - US Army Academy of Health Sciences
15)Basic Medical Specialist Course (Combat Medic)- US Army Academy of Health Sciences
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