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
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
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
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
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