Tania Rivera
Visalia
Summary
Passionate LVN with demonstrated experience in hospital settings and long term care facilities. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Integrated Wellness Solutions
03.2025 - Current
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
LVN Student Nurse
Kaweah Health Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided tracheostomy care, including suctioning, tube changes, and cleaning, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Medical Assitant/Phlebotomist
CareATC
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Medication Tech
Quail Park Of Visalia
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to LVN.
- Administered medication doses accurately by following medication record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
LVN Student Nurse
Visalia Post Acute
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Medical Assistant
Orthopaedic Associates
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Obtained and recorded patient vital signs; escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
- Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
- Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
- Scheduled surgeries by making arrangements with surgical center and verifying times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
Medical Assistant
Bryson Cancer Care
02.2016 - 11.2019
- Iknowmed2 trained and efficient
- Refer patients to specialties such as urgent consults to University's, Interventional radiology procedures, and hospice
- Triage sick calls, and any patient questions
- Care for patient in acute and chronic pain.
- Supported functions for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as arranging blood transfusion at an outpatient hospital and setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatuses in office.
- Obtained and recorded patient vital signs; escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
- Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
Medical Assistant
Sequoia Regional Cancer Center
07.2013 - 02.2016
- Obtained and coordinated medical history of all patients.
- Cared for patients in acute and chronic pain.
- Triaged patient calls and questions.
- Meet clinical and organizational needs in a reliable and flexible manner.
- Transitioned facility to use of iknowmed2 generation.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Obtained and analyzed laboratory results.
- Ensured diagnostic procedures occurred in a timely manner.
Education
Anatomy And Physiology
College of The Sequoias
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Visalia Adult School
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Visalia Adult School
12-2024
Medical Terminology
06.2021
Skills
- IV therapy certification
- Catheter care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Wound care
- First aid and CPR
- Diabetes management
- Health promotion
- Clinical decision making
Additional Information
- REFERNCES: upon request
Education
Visalia Adult School ,Visalia, CA
Contact
Visalia, CA 93291
Certification
- IV Therapy Certification
- Adult Mental Health First AID USA
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Integrated Wellness Solutions
03.2025 - Current
Medical Assitant/Phlebotomist
CareATC
07.2024 - 08.2024
LVN Student Nurse
Kaweah Health Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
LVN Student Nurse
Visalia Post Acute
10.2023 - 12.2023
Medication Tech
Quail Park Of Visalia
07.2022 - 02.2024
Medical Assistant
Orthopaedic Associates
11.2019 - 04.2021
Medical Assistant
Bryson Cancer Care
02.2016 - 11.2019
Medical Assistant
Sequoia Regional Cancer Center
07.2013 - 02.2016
Anatomy And Physiology
College of The Sequoias
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Visalia Adult School
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Visalia Adult School
Medical Terminology
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