Alaina Rivota
Hoffman Estates
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse delivering comprehensive care to critically ill neonates. Known for strong critical assessment skills, and passion for education. Seeking admission to Rush University's neonatal nurse practitioner program (DNP) to advance clinical expertise and contribute to improved outcomes in high-risk neonatal populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Alexius
Hoffman Estates, IL
07.2021 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates in a Level III NICU.
- Attend high-risk deliveries and provide stabilization in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team following NRP guidelines.
- Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and intervene in response to changes in clinical condition. Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and enteral/parenteral nutrition.
- Adhere to hospital policies, unit protocols, and evidence-based practice standards to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
- Care for critically ill neonates requiring advanced respiratory support, including CPAP, Conventional ventilation, HFJV, and HFOV
- Assists with procedures and diagnostic tests such as intubation, lumbar punctures, ultrasounds.
- Skilled in the insertion and maintenance of PICC lines.
- Serves as a neonatal transport nurse, providing critical care and stabilization during interfacility transports of high-risk and critically ill newborns.
- Active participant in multidisciplinary committees, including the Small Baby Program, to promote evidence-based practice and improve outcomes for high-risk neonates.
- Active participant in unit education for nurses, currently working on the development of an education committee
- A regular preceptor on the unit, responsible for orienting new graduate RNs, as well as orienting current RNs on unit changes ( High frequency jet ventilation)
- Provides education and emotional support to families while promoting family-centered care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05-2021
Skills
- High-risk delivery attendance & neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
- Preceptor
- PICC line insertion
- Neonatal transport
Certification
NRP
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Alexius
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University