VERONICA RIVERA
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
**********@*****.***
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
Master of Science in Nursing May 2016
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing May 2009
PROFESIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
•Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Sept. 2016 Florida License Number ARNP 9295135
•Registered Nurse July 2009 Florida License Number RN 9295135
•Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Aug. 2016
•Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Aug. 2016
PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE
Memorial Hospital West, Pembroke Pines, FL 2011- Current
Staff Nurse, Telemetry/Bariatric Unit
Responsible for the delivery of quality care to adult, geriatric, hospice, oncology and bariatric post-operative patients. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of each patient, assist physicians with treatments, procedures and examinations. Provide family centered care for the patient and serve as the primary coordinator for all disciplines for care of the patient. Assume charge nurse role as needed. Preceptor to newly hired registered nurses.
Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL 2009-2011
Staff Nurse, Telemetry/Orthopedic Unit
Responsible for providing quality nursing care to adult, geriatric, and hospice patients; as well as orthopedic and cardiac post-operative patients. Responsible for the care and management of medications, dressings, and wound care of up to 7 patients. Assume charge nurse role as needed.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
•Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Florida Atlantic University 2013-2016 Participated in several clinical rotations in a variety of healthcare clinics throughout South Florida including:
•Life is Beautiful, MD, Family practice medical clinic providing comprehensive primary care services to a diverse patient population starting at age 14 and older.
oReview patients’ chief complaints and take medical histories
oPerform detailed physical assessments
oDiagnose, formulate, and implement appropriate treatment plans
oSafety and health promotion
•A Plus Medcare, Adult internal medicine office providing comprehensive care services.
oReview patients’ chief complaints and take detailed medical histories
oPerform detailed head-to-toe assessments
oDiagnose patients while considering possible differential diagnoses
oFormulate appropriate treatment plans with consideration to each patients individual needs
oSafety and health promotion
oProvide preventative education
oCollaborate with specialists as needed to maintain patients’ overall health
•Play Safe Clinic, Women’s health clinic servicing a largely uninsured and underserved population
oProvide well-woman and gynecological exams
oFamily planning counseling
oSTD screening and treatment (both men and women)
oGenetic testing and counseling
oProvide health promotion and preventative education
SPECIAL SKILLS
Fluent in English and Spanish; both oral and written. Microsoft office proficient.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
South Florida Council of Advanced Practice Nurses 2015-Present
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 2015-Present