Yessica Rivero
Lehighton
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Student experienced in hands-on patient care and clinical judgment within hospital and outpatient settings. Contributed to improved patient outcomes through effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Committed to gaining diverse skills in Critical Care Registered Nurse Internship program.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Micrographic Surgery Assistant
St. Luke's University Health Network
Allentown
08.2025 - Current
- Assist with surgical procedures, maintaining sterile field and infection control.
- Monitor patient status and support provider during dermatologic surgeries.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to enhance pre-operative patient care efficiency.
- Provided education on post-operative care and addressed patient inquiries to ensure understanding.
- Organized surgical supplies for optimal accessibility during procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in EPIC for future reference.
- Assisted nurses with preparing patients for surgery.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
St. Luke's University Hospital & Health Network
Lehighton
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Delivered direct patient care including vital signs, hygiene, mobility, and comfort and reported changes to the nursing staff.
- Monitored patients and reported changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Supported nurses in high-acuity settings, strengthening clinical observation skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Maintained patient records and ensured accurate documentation of care provided to support continuity of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans, promoting tailored patient outcomes.
Manufacturing Quality Technician
Bihler of America
Phillipsburg
09.2020 - 2023
- Ensured product quality through detailed inspection and adherence to standards.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and critical thinking.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues, enhancing overall product integrity.
- Trained new technicians on quality assurance processes, ensuring consistent adherence to standards.
Private Hospice Caregiver
Dr. Anasuya Somasundaram
Nazareth
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care through comfort measures and emotional support for patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care tailored to individual patient needs.
- Assisted with activities of daily living to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
- Communicated effectively with family members and healthcare providers.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and families.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
St. Luke's School of Nursing
Bethlehem, PA04-2026
Bachelor of Science - Hispanic Philology
Autonoma Gabriel Rene Moreno University
Santa Cruz, Bolivia11-2014
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Surgical assistance
- Effective communication & Team collaboration
- EPIC - Clinical documentation
- Telemetry & Vital Sign Monitoring
- Sterile Technique
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Rising star
Timeline
Micrographic Surgery Assistant
St. Luke's University Health Network
08.2025 - Current
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
St. Luke's University Hospital & Health Network
09.2023 - 07.2025
Manufacturing Quality Technician
Bihler of America
09.2020 - 2023
Private Hospice Caregiver
Dr. Anasuya Somasundaram
01.2019 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse - Nursing
St. Luke's School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Hispanic Philology
Autonoma Gabriel Rene Moreno University