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Andressa Riviera

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

  • A self-motivated person looking to provide direct care which promotes the comfort and safety of clients. Promote independence, particularly with activities of daily living, within client capabilities. Detect and report changes in the physical and emotional status of clients. Respond to the physical and emotional needs of clients to help through my professional and personal qualifications.
  • Background as a PICU/NICU Registered Nurse overseas.
  • Postpartum doula/ NB care.
  • 10+ years of expertise in maternity-infant care.
  • Behaviour Interventionist
  • Careful, punctual, non-judgmental professional.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with outstanding attention to detail
  • Highly professional, efficient and self-motivated.
  • Fluent in Portuguese and proficient (polishing) English

Licensed Audiologist with progressive, specialized career in [Area of expertise]. Passionate about optimizing patient quality of life through [Type] treatment. Dedicated to providing thorough patient education and support. Seasoned [Job Title] possessing excellent multitasking, communication and organizational skills. Offering [Number] years of experience administering hearing and speech evaluations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment. Proficient in [Software]. Committed to providing best care services, hearing loss treatment and hearing aids to improve overall health. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Behaviour Interventionist

Spare Time- Child Care Society
09.2023 - Current
  • Support work and BI service for children with SCN2A - related seizure
  • Assistant other teacher with the children
  • Facilitated relationships with the special need child with his and parents by developing caring and structured home environments
  • Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
  • Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Evaluated progress regularly, adjusting intervention plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in student behavior.

Childcare Provider and Behaviour Interventionist

Callie Service
01.2020 - Current
  • Support work and BI service for children with SCN2A - related seizure
  • Engaged individuals in recreational and leisure activities to promote socialization and improve quality of life
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to prevent accidents and promote health
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recover
  • Reporting for parents in real time any information required
  • Planning meals, preparing food and feeding by a gastrostomy tube
  • Follow up and help in his appointments with physiotherapy and speech therapist.

Childcare Provider

Self-Employed
01.2019 - 09.2022
  • Babysitting service for a male infant
  • Planning meals, preparing food and feeding
  • Arranging playdates and outings
  • Indoor and outdoor playing.

Childcare Provider

Ivan Lapkzak
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Arranged outings, playdates and general activities
  • Developed activities to increase motor skills
  • Prepared meals according to parents’ schedule.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Customized educational plans based on individual strengths, interests, and developmental goals of each child under care.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
  • Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
  • Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.
  • Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Promoted physical fitness by incorporating active play into daily schedules, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
  • Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending training workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay current on best practices in childcare.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.

Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care Home
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Provided customized home care to people from different nationalities and needs
  • Assisted people with several illnesses.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.

Nursing Professor

Pitagoras College
02.2009 - 06.2017
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.
  • Led workshops and seminars for fellow faculty members, promoting evidence-based teaching practices within the department.
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate students on pharmacology.
  • Participated in departmental meetings to discuss program improvements, advocating for necessary changes based on student feedback and performance data.
  • Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
  • Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.

Registered Nurse

Londrina University Hospital (HUNORP)
11.2010 - 06.2016
  • Worked as an ER Nurse
  • Worked as a neonatologist nurse – Intensive Care
  • Evaluated and recorded patient symptoms
  • Assisted doctors during exams and surgeries
  • Taught patients about self-care and healthy habits
  • Reviewed patient treatment and progress
  • Performed Nursing supervisor during overnight shifts.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Ensured continuity of care for patients with complex needs by facilitating referrals to specialty services and arranging follow-up appointments as needed.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the department by participating in audits, staff meetings, and policy reviews regarding pediatric care best practices.
  • Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, fostering trust and establishing a positive rapport with the healthcare team.
  • Optimized medication administration safety through careful double-checking of dosages and adherence to proper storage guidelines.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care while ensuring all NICU standards were met or exceeded.
  • Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
  • Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
  • Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PACU procedures and best practices.
  • Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
  • Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.

Registered Nurse, PACU

Londrina Evangelical Hospital
12.2003 - 08.2009
  • Worked as a neonatologist nurse – Intensive Care
  • Evaluated and recorded patients symptoms
  • Taught patients about self-care and healthy habits
  • Reviewed patient treatment and progress
  • Performed Nursing supervisor during overnight shifts.
  • Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PACU procedures and best practices.
  • Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
  • Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
  • Promoted teamwork among colleagues through active participation in huddles, meetings, initiatives, and collaborative projects within the department.
  • Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
  • Optimized medication administration safety through careful double-checking of dosages and adherence to proper storage guidelines.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care while ensuring all NICU standards were met or exceeded.
  • Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.

Education

CPR/AED Level C -

Canadia Red Cross

Postpartum/Sibling Doula certificate -

DONA International

Montessorie Methodo- 0 to 3 year old -

Escola Montessorie de Campinas
09.2022

Montessorie Mehtodo- 3 to 6 year old -

Escola Montessorie de Campinas
02.2021

Certificate in ESL – English High-Intermediate -

International Language Academy/College of Canada
12.2017

Master’s Degree in Postoperative Nursing -

Londrina State University
02.2017

Postgraduate studies in Public Health -

Unifil – Filafeldia University Center
12.2011

Postgraduate studies in ER -

Pitagoras College (Faculdade Pitágoras)
04.2011

Bachelor Degree in Nursing -

Unifil – Filafeldia University Center
12.2003

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Team Collaboration
  • Documentation
  • Parent Training and Support
  • Functional Behavior Assessments
  • Continuous professional development
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies
  • Emotional Regulation Techniques
  • Child Development
  • Patience and Perseverance
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods

Volunteer Experience

  • Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver, BC, 10/2017, 01/2020, Providing face painting for children at the Aquarium, Guiding visitors, and encouraging children to touch animals (Touch Pool), Working with Customer Services in high standards.
  • Canadian Blood Services, Vancouver, BC, 10/2017, 04/2019, Watched donor at all time for signs of ill health, Assisted patients: First Aid in case of needs with the emergency protocol., Assisted with attention to donator’s severe reactions: call code 10

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Behaviour Interventionist

Spare Time- Child Care Society
09.2023 - Current

Childcare Provider and Behaviour Interventionist

Callie Service
01.2020 - Current

Childcare Provider

Ivan Lapkzak
09.2019 - 12.2020

Childcare Provider

Self-Employed
01.2019 - 09.2022

Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care Home
01.2019 - 08.2019

Registered Nurse

Londrina University Hospital (HUNORP)
11.2010 - 06.2016

Nursing Professor

Pitagoras College
02.2009 - 06.2017

Registered Nurse, PACU

Londrina Evangelical Hospital
12.2003 - 08.2009

CPR/AED Level C -

Canadia Red Cross

Postpartum/Sibling Doula certificate -

DONA International

Montessorie Methodo- 0 to 3 year old -

Escola Montessorie de Campinas

Montessorie Mehtodo- 3 to 6 year old -

Escola Montessorie de Campinas

Certificate in ESL – English High-Intermediate -

International Language Academy/College of Canada

Master’s Degree in Postoperative Nursing -

Londrina State University

Postgraduate studies in Public Health -

Unifil – Filafeldia University Center

Postgraduate studies in ER -

Pitagoras College (Faculdade Pitágoras)

Bachelor Degree in Nursing -

Unifil – Filafeldia University Center

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