LEIKATHRYN RIVERA
Muncie
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care settings, specializing in ventilator management and patient rehabilitation. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning, team leadership, and patient education. Committed to quality assurance and infection control, ensuring optimal care in complex medical environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse— LTACH Unit
AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
Muncie
12.2022 - Current
- Managed care for medically complex patients requiring prolonged acute care, including ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed ventilator weaning protocols, suctioning, airway management, and respiratory assessments.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans and coordinated multidisciplinary rounds with pulmonologists, PT/OT, speech therapy, and case management.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care, equipment use, and discharge needs to enhance understanding and promote successful recovery.
- Assisted infection control efforts in healthcare settings, contributing to improved patient safety and reduced infection rates.
Registered Nurse — Skilled Nursing / Nursing Home
Parker Health and Rehabilitation Center
Parker City
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Delivered daily nursing care for long-term residents and sub-acute patients, ensuring safe medication administration, effective wound care, and support for transfers and ADLs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and updated care plans, ensuring compliance with CMS standards through meticulous regulatory documentation.
- Coordinated care transitions and discharge planning by collaborating with social services, therapy departments, and families to enhance patient outcomes.
- Implemented pressure injury prevention strategies and performed advanced wound treatments, including dressings and negative pressure wound therapy.
- Trained and mentored nursing assistants and new staff on protocols, safety, and resident-centered care.
Registered Nurse
MOTHER REGINA HOSPITAL
Dubai
01.2009 - 07.2022
- Provided rapid assessment and stabilization of patients with acute, urgent, or life-threatening conditions.
- Administered emergency medications, blood products, and fluids according to established protocols, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Coordinated diagnostics, consults, and urgent dispositions, ensuring timely and appropriate patient care.
- Educated and supported patients and families, enhancing understanding of treatment plans and emotional well-being.
- Documented critical events and maintained fast-paced triage.
Registered Nurse
MOTHER REGINA HOSPITAL
10.2007 - 12.2008
- Provide rapid assessment and stabilization of patients with acute, urgent, or life-threatening conditions.
- Initiated emergency interventions including airway management, IV access, and hemorrhage control.
- Administered emergency medications, blood products, and fluids according to established protocols, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Perform primary/secondary surveys, triage, and continuous monitoring.
- Coordinated diagnostics, consults, and urgent dispositions, ensuring timely and appropriate patient care.
- Educated and supported patients/families, enhancing understanding of treatment plans and emotional well-being.
- Document critical events and maintain fast-paced triage
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Perpetual Help College of Manila
Philippines10-2006
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Santo Tomas
Philippines03-2004
Skills
References
- Brenda Powers, Charge Nurse, AMG Specialty Hospital, 765-730-5283
- Jonathan Byrd, Charge Nurse, AMG Specialty Hospital, 765-449-8720
- Elena McNutt, Former Assistant Chief Clinical Officer, 702-686-3754
Professional Development And Training
- Tracheostomy & Ventilator Management Course, 10/29/25
- Wound Care Workshop / Pressure Injury Prevention, 10/29/25
- Infection Control, 10/29/25
Licensure And Credentials
- RN, Indiana, 28278787C, 10/31/27
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 11/26
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 11/26
Timeline
Registered Nurse — Skilled Nursing / Nursing Home
Parker Health and Rehabilitation Center
05.2024 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse— LTACH Unit
AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
MOTHER REGINA HOSPITAL
01.2009 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
MOTHER REGINA HOSPITAL
10.2007 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Perpetual Help College of Manila
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Santo Tomas