Michael Rivera, BSN, RN
Milpitas
Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) with a solid clinical background in hospice, sub-acute care, and home health, complemented by over 1,500 hours of clinical instruction and two years of LVN experience. Highly adaptable, organized, and collaborative, with a strong foundation in nursing best practices, policy adherence, and evidence-based patient care. Fluent in Spanish and dedicated to delivering holistic, evidence-based care, excelling in high-pressure environments, patient triage, and care coordination. Recognized for building strong patient and family relationships through empathetic communication, professionalism, and compassionate care across diverse populations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Hospice Case Manager/On-Call Nurse
Best Hospice/Home Health
Hayward, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive nursing assessments, interpreted clinical data, and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Initiated and adjusted medication regimens per physician orders, including titration of opioids and other symptom-management interventions for acute changes in patient condition.
- Provided medication education and symptom management support to patients and families.
RN Charge Nurse
Idylwood Care Center
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered skilled nursing care in a post-acute/long-term care environment, including IV therapy, wound care, and monitoring of complex medical conditions.
- Performed comprehensive assessments and collaborated with physicians to implement care plans, escalate changes in condition, and ensure adherence to facility policies and protocols.
Operations Manager
MR Rivera Trucking
Milpitas, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Managed fleet operations, compliance, and client communications.
- Oversaw driver safety and insurance documentation.
- Led payroll, invoicing, and regulatory filings.
LVN Hospice/On-Call Nurse
Best Hospice Providers
Hayward, CA
12.2023 - 09.2025
- Performed immediate clinical assessments and interventions for acute symptoms, such as respiratory distress, uncontrolled pain, terminal agitation, and rapid decline.
- Documented in a timely manner with accuracy in the electronic health record in accordance with hospice and company regulations and policy.
- Evaluate treatment efficacy and report changes to providers and advocate for patient needs.
LVN Charge Nurse
Sunnyvale Post Acute Center
Sunnyvale, CA
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided direct patient care, including medication administration, wound care, and PEG tube management, and monitoring for changes in condition.
- Maintained timely and accurate charting and ensured compliance with facility protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory guidelines.
- Conducted clinical assessments, interpreted vital signs, and implemented nursing interventions to support post-surgical recovery, and chronic disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Fremont, CA08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06.2019
Vocational Nursing Diploma - undefined
Unitek College
Fremont, CA03.2023
Skills
- Medication Administration Wound & Catheter Care
- Patient Education English & Spanish
- EMR Documentation Care Plan Coordination
- Hospice & Subacute Patient Care
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Organizational & Administrative Skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse – CA (95433898)
- Licensed Vocational Nurse – CA (733379)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – AHA
- Class A Driver's License
Languages
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Timeline
RN Hospice Case Manager/On-Call Nurse
Best Hospice/Home Health
09.2025 - Current
RN Charge Nurse
Idylwood Care Center
09.2025 - Current
LVN Hospice/On-Call Nurse
Best Hospice Providers
12.2023 - 09.2025
LVN Charge Nurse
Sunnyvale Post Acute Center
05.2023 - 05.2024
Operations Manager
MR Rivera Trucking
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of California, Davis
Vocational Nursing Diploma - undefined
Unitek College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Clinical Experience
Registered Nursing Clinical Rotations – Unitek College
800 hours completed | Aug 2023 – Aug 2025
Clinical sites:
- Kaiser Medical Center (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/ICU) – Manteca, CA
- Kaiser Medical Center (Labor & Delivery, NICU, Postpartum) – Modesto, CA
- Good Samaritan Hospital (Medical-Surgical) – San Jose, CA
Vocational Nursing Clinical Rotations – Unitek College
900 hours completed | Mar 2022 – Mar 2023
Clinical sites:
- Chaparral House – Berkeley, CA
- Windsor Park Care Center – Fremont, CA