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Cristina Rivas

San Diego

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with experience in emergency, critical care, and procedural sedation settings. Skilled in patient assessment, airway management, IV insertion, and pain management. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing multiple priorities in fast-paced clinical environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sedation and Post Procedure RN

Alfa Surgery Center
05.2025 - Current
  • Perform pre-procedure assessments and provide post-sedation education
  • Assist with moderate sedation during endoscopic procedures
  • Administer and monitor Versed and Fentanyl
  • Maintain airway management and patient stabilization
  • Respond effectively to critical situations.

Registered Nurse

Select Specialty Critical Illness Recovery Hospital
08.2024 - 01.2026
  • Conduct patient assessments and develop care plans
  • Manage wounds and pressure injuries
  • Administer medications and manage pain
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Emergency Room RN

UCI Health Los Alamitos
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Performed rapid assessments and life-saving interventions
  • Applied ACLS and trauma protocols
  • Collaborated with care teams
  • Performed IV insertion and medication administration

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University

Skills

  • Patient Assessment & Care Planning
  • Airway Management & Patient Stabilization
  • IV Insertion & Vascular Access
  • Moderate Sedation (Versed, Fentanyl)
  • Emergency Response & ACLS Protocols
  • Wound Care & Pressure Injury Management
  • Pain Management
  • Patient Education & Communication

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), California
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Degree

BSN

Personal Information

License: RN

Timeline

Sedation and Post Procedure RN

Alfa Surgery Center
05.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Select Specialty Critical Illness Recovery Hospital
08.2024 - 01.2026

Emergency Room RN

UCI Health Los Alamitos
08.2022 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
Cristina Rivas