GERALD M. RIVERA
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shelter Worker
The Salvation Army-Belkin House
Vancouver, BC
03.2022 - Current
- Perform client intake and discharge functions as necessary during shift
- Ensures client supervision and safety and complies with relevant Belkin House policies and procedures
- Act as a positive role model
- Utilize knowledge of issues, if applicable to the work setting, pertaining to homelessness, addictions, mental health, women with children, domestic violence/abuse, and to act as a client advocate, provide emotional support
- Maintain appropriate records and statistics, ensure that all required documentation is accurate and complete.
Company Nurse
Boom Construction Company
Doha, Qatar
08.2012 - 10.2021
- Conducted nursing assessment, triage, treatment, and education for employee health concerns
- Administered medical testing and vision and hearing screening to identify risks to health and improve well-being among staff
- Responded to emergencies onsite by rendering emergency medical care, CPR, and prompt first aid treatment
- Evaluated and administered pharmacological treatment to employee illness and injury by using standard and ethical nursing practices
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Master of Administrative Science in Global Health and Human Service Administration -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Vancouver, BC12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saints John And Paul Colleges
Philippines03-2006
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Care Monitoring
- Ethics and Confidentiality
- Physical endurance
Professional License
- NSCN - RN Conditional License # 117720 valid until August 12, 2024
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) License # 0420762 valid until February 11, 2026
- DHP Qatar License # N15799 valid until September 12, 2022
Certification
- Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level-C, 03/24/25
- Mental Health First Aid, 07/13/22, 280960
- Naloxone Training, 11/22/22
- NVCI Training, 07/11/23-07/11/25
- WHMIS, 02/17/24
Timeline
Shelter Worker
The Salvation Army-Belkin House
03.2022 - Current
Company Nurse
Boom Construction Company
08.2012 - 10.2021
Master of Administrative Science in Global Health and Human Service Administration -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saints John And Paul Colleges
- Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level-C, 03/24/25
- Mental Health First Aid, 07/13/22, 280960
- Naloxone Training, 11/22/22
- NVCI Training, 07/11/23-07/11/25
- WHMIS, 02/17/24
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