Karen Rivo Application PackageRivo Karen TNAME:
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
4566 Prairie Ave.Miami BeachHOME ADDRESS:
Apt No.Home No./Street City
Florida 33140
State Zip Code
(305) 674-9480PHONE:
Home Work
karenrivo@gmail.com
Email Address
Street
Prairie Ave.
City State Zip Code
Address:
Position:Business Name:RN
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requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six
months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city.
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Registered Nurse for 40 years
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Health Advisory Committee
Committee for Quality Education in Miami Beach
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Property
4566 Prairie Ave
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I Karen Rivo agreed to the following terms on 12/1/2017 10:52:12 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
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Karen Rivo, RN, MSPH
4566 Prairie Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33140
Phone: (305) 674-9480
Cell (305) 283-3897
Karenrivo@gmail.com
Resume Summary
Registered nurse with masters in public health and over 30 years of clinical, management, and
leadership experience in hospitals, health centers, public schools and the community.
Strong record of success in advocacy, operations, and project management.
Education:
Master of Science in Public Health, May 1985
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Concentration: Health Policy and Administration
Thesis: Fitness Programs in the Work Place
Bachelor of Science, May 1977, Cum Laude
University of North Carolina- Greensboro, North Carolina
Major: Nursing
Award: Sigma Theta Tau, Nursing Honor Society
RN License: Florida #1298582 -expires 4/30/19
Professional Experience:
Miami-Dade County Public Schools - Office of Community Engagement 2011 – 2014
Administrator, Florida KidCare Grant – Supervise outreach to 200 schools
Home Med Solutions, Miami Beach, Florida 2009- 2012
Home Health Nurse – Administer health care to patients in their homes
Mollen Immunization Clinics, Phoenix, Arizona 2009- 2011
Flu Vaccination Nurse - Administer influenza vaccinations in the community
Election Assistance Commission, Washington, DC 2009 - 2011
Grant Peer Reviewer – Review grants for a federal Election Agency
Camp Coleman, Cleveland, Georgia, - 1999
Staff Nurse - Responsible for health care of 600 campers and staff
Miami Beach Community Health Center, Miami Beach, FL 1997
Coordinator of Professional Services - Responsible for all health service delivery provided by
medical and nursing staff, including infection control and immunizations; total quality
management; credentials; and employee health.
Providence Hospital, Washington, DC 1986 – 1995
Administrative Supervisor - Administratively responsible for the Department of Nursing and
hospital operations for this 400-bed hospital.
Nurse Manager and Staffing Coordinator - Supervised the float pool, per diem and agency staff;
Coordinated daily staffing and scheduling operations for 800+ nursing employees; implemented
patient classification, recruitment, and quality assurance syst ems.
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 1980- 1985
Staff Nurse and Team Leader Supervised and administered patient care on 16 medical, surgical,
and pediatric units.
Karen Rivo, RN, MSPH
Traveling Nurse Corps, Boston, MA 1981 – 1982
Traveling Nurse – Staff nurse on medical –surgical units at Tulane University Hospital, New
Orleans, Louisiana; Sierra Vista Hospital, San Luis Obispo, California, and North Broward Hospital,
Pompano Beach, Florida
North Carolina Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 1977- 1980
Charge Nurse - Supervised care of acutely ill neurology patients; Designed new Kardex system
Volunteer Service:
Miami-Dade County
Vice-Chair, Florida KidCare Coalition of Miami-Dade County 2012- 2013
Member, Steering Committee, The Children’s Movement of Florida 2012 –2013
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County
Member, Tobacco-Free Workforce Group, Miami-Dade County 2011- 2013
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Member, Budget Priorities Committee 2009 - present
Chair, School Health Medical Advisory Committee (SHMAC) 2009 - 2011
Chair, Budget Priorities Subcommittee 2009 - 2012
Chair, Family and Community Involvement Advisory Committee 2007 – 2009
Vice-President, Miami-Dade County Council of PTAs/PTSAs 2009 - 2010
Chair, Health/Safety Committee, Dade County PTA 2006 – 2009
Member, Wellness Advisory Committee 2006 – 2009
Member, Miami-Dade Task Force for Bullying Prevention 2005 - 2009
PTSA President, Miami Beach Senior High 2007 - 2009
PTSA President, Nautilus Middle School, Miami Beach 2004 - 2006
PTA President, North Beach Elementary School, Miami Beach 1999- 2000
City of Miami Beach
Member, Health Advisory Committee 2017 -present
Chair, Health Care Task Force 2012- 2015
Chair, Committee for Quality Education 2010- 2012
Chair, Governing Board, Service Partnership Grant 2008- 2009
Chair, Committee for Quality Education 2005- 2007
Member, Committee for Quality Education 1999- 2016
Community
President, Temple Beth Sholom, Miami Beach 2016- present
Vice-President, Temple Beth Sholom, Miami Beach, FL 2002 - 2016
Board Member, Ayuda Inc, 2002 - 2003
Professional Affiliations:
American Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau, National Nursing Honor Society
Florida Nurses Association
Honors:
North Beach Health Clinic renamed “Karen Rivo Health Clinic” December 2015
Karen Rivo Day, City of Miami Beach December 1, 2015
Hannah G Solomon Award, National Council of Jewish Women, 2012
Tobacco Recognition Award, Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade, 2012
Volunteer Award, Miami-Dade County Health Department, 2010
Adult Volunteer of the Year, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 2008
Honorable Mention, Miami-Dade County PTA President of the Year, 2008
Outstanding Volunteer Award, Temple Beth Sholom, 2008
Volunteer Hall of Fame, Miami - Dade County Public Schools, 2006
Recipient, Woman Worth Knowing Award, City of Miami Beach, 2002