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Rachel Urena Taveras

Lawrence

Summary

Experienced with patient care in Medical-Surgical environment, ensuring high-quality treatment and recovery. Utilizes comprehensive nursing assessments to inform effective care plans—knowledge of wound care, patient education, and team-based healthcare delivery.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, Medical-Surgical

BMC Brightion
05.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications as per protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes for timely medical interventions.
  • Collaborated with teams to implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Educated patients on post-discharge care, enhancing health management understanding.
  • Maintained accurate patient documentation in electronic health records, ensuring data integrity.
  • Implemented infection control practices to minimize risks and enhance safety standards.
  • Utilized critical thinking to assess patient conditions, preventing complications.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate care to diverse populations.

PCA

Lawrence General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • Obtain vitals for all ages from neonate to adulthood
  • Assisting with all procedures such as lumbers, IV insertion and the application of nasal cannulas
  • Assisting with activities of daily living, EKG, and glucometry. Answering patient call lights, patient transport and ensuring resolution of patient issues. One-to-one observation of patients.
  • Assessing patient needs on an ongoing basis and reports any changes observed promptly.
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with patients of all ages, families, and other healthcare personnel.
  • Provided emotional support and comforted distressed pediatric patients and family members when necessary.

PCA

Benchmark Assisted Living
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Obtained vital signs
  • Identified potential risks and developed appropriate safety protocols for the facility.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from families regarding their loved one's care or any other concerns they may have had.
  • Worked closely with medical personnel to develop individualized plans of care for each resident based on their needs.
  • Facilitated positive interactions between residents and staff members to create an environment conducive to healing and recovery.
  • Collaborated with staff members to ensure quality care for residents in accordance with state regulations.

Medical Assistant

New England Eye and Facial Specialist
01.2020 - 10.2020
  • Provide patient care under supervision of nurses, obtain vital signs and documents in the EMR, maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and staff and report to nursing supervision with any patient changes in condition or when needed
  • Maintained and updated patient information in electronic medical records or hospital databases.
  • Remained calm and poised in emergencies by calmly interacting with patients to avoid stress and panic.
  • Recognized on multiple occasions for efficiently handling administrative duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and processing patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Salem State University
Salem, Ma
01.2025

Medical Assisting

Greater Lawrence Technical School
01.2020

Skills

  • Pre-and Post-operative care
  • Basic life support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Central line care
  • Catheter care
  • Isolation precautions
  • End-of-life care
  • Fluid and electrolyte balance
  • Pressure ulcer prevention
  • Fall prevention
  • Problem-solving
  • Medication and IV administration

Certification

  • Sigma Theta Tau, Honor Society of Nurses
  • Registered Nurse License Number: RN10022000
  • Basic Life Support, American Red Cross, expires 2026-01
  • Deans List: Spring 2021- fall 2024
  • NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant: from 2019-11-20 to 2020-11-20, Certification #PY4D5T9L7

Languages

Fluent in Spanish and English

Clinical Experience

  • Preceptorship (140 hours) Lawrence general Hospital, Special Care Unit Fall 2024
  • Mental Health (36 hours) Holy Family Hospital Spring 2024
  • Public Health (36 hours) Center Elementary School, Peabody Spring 2024
  • Pediatrics (36 hours) A.B. Bruce School, Lawrence Ma Fall 2023
  • Maternity (36 hours) Lawrence General Hospital Fall 2023
  • Med-Surg (210 hours) Lahey Hospital Spring 2023
  • Fundamentals (72 hours) AdviniaCare, Wilmington Fall 2022

Timeline

RN, Medical-Surgical

BMC Brightion
05.2025 - Current

PCA

Lawrence General Hospital
01.2024 - Current

PCA

Benchmark Assisted Living
07.2023 - 06.2024

Medical Assistant

New England Eye and Facial Specialist
01.2020 - 10.2020

Medical Assisting

Greater Lawrence Technical School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Salem State University

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