Monica Farrell Rivera
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Exceptional background of performance. Dedicated and compassionate Board Certified Registered Nurse (BSN/PHN) with progressive career history as a Triage Nurse, Charge Nurse, Clinical Nursing Instructor and Staff Nurse providing direct patient care. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from complex mental disorders while managing chronic medical conditions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Newport Bay Hospital
Newport Beach, CA
10.2018 - Current
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as medication management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Instructor
Santa Ana School District
Santa Ana, CA
08.2018 - Current
- Prepared and delivered clinical instruction to undergraduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.
- Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Oversaw clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
Triage Nurse/Charge (BSN)
College Hospital Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
06.2014 - Current
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric and chemical dependence patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate volatile situations.
- Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA12.2013
Skills
- Ethical
- Communication
- Collaborative
- Cultural Competent
- Leadership
- Patient Care
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Tenant Hospital Hero Award, 2015
Affiliations
- Elected Class President Santa Ana College 2011-2013
- Member of SACSNA, 2011
- Member of STTI: PHI THETA CHAPTER, INDUCTION, 2016
Certification
- ACLS, Active
- BLS, Active
- CA RN (95030384), Active
- CA PHN (558689), Active
- CPI, Active
- MAB, Active
- LPS designated, CHCM/NPBH, Active
- Certified Spanish Translator: CHCM
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Newport Bay Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Instructor
Santa Ana School District
08.2018 - Current
Triage Nurse/Charge (BSN)
College Hospital Costa Mesa
06.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Education
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - San Marcos
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Ana College
- ACLS, Active
- BLS, Active
- CA RN (95030384), Active
- CA PHN (558689), Active
- CPI, Active
- MAB, Active
- LPS designated, CHCM/NPBH, Active
- Certified Spanish Translator: CHCM
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