Aarika Lopez, RN
ELKGROVE,CA
Summary
Compassionate RN with expertise in patient care and nursing plan development. Skilled in maintaining accurate medical records and adhering to joint commission standards, ensuring patient safety and efficient cost management. Organized and proactive in addressing patient needs, delivering high-quality care in clinical settings.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kingdom Living Adult Day Health Center
Sacramento, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Administered oral medications and insulin while monitoring patients for reactions and side effects to ensure patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions throughout the day
- Performed initial intake and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs.
- Cleaned and dressed minor wounds to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Provided ostomy and catheter care to ensure comfort and hygiene for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored treatment plans that enhanced patient outcomes.
- Assisted providers in identifying and addressing causes of avoidable hospital readmissions through comprehensive chart reviews and coordinated care activities.
- Provided education to patients and their caregivers regarding medical needs and supportive care
- Responded to emergent situations with quick assessments, coordinating with healthcare teams to determine need for higher level of care.
- Monitor high-risk patients for gaps in follow-up care, medication reconciliation needs, specialty referrals, or barriers to treatment adherence.
- Coordinating timely follow-up appointments for patients with PCP, Behavioral Health, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Endocrinology, Cardiologist, etc.
- Updating care plans and noting changes in condition
- Collaborate with facility nursing teams to support continuity of care and patient-centered treatment planning.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records to support continuity of care and effective treatment planning.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Delivered emotional support and comfort to families, caregivers fostering resilience during difficult times
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess critical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained new nursing staff on operational procedures and protocols.
- Oversaw daily operations of LVN, CNAs, and Program Aides to maintain high standards of patient support.
Medical Assistant
UC Davis Health
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Intake/vitals of pediatric, teens, adults and geriatric patients
- Scheduled pre-operative and post-operative appointments to ensure timely patient readiness and follow-up care.
- Processed prior authorizations and medication refills to facilitate uninterrupted patient treatment.
- Respond promptly to inbasket messages for multiple providers
- Managed cosmetic and allergen clinic to deliver quality care and effective treatment options for diverse patient needs.
- Supported physicians during minor procedures.
Care Center Lead/Medical Assistant
Sutter Health
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Intake/vitals for infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young to older adults
- Performed multiple immunizations on both adult and pediatric patients
- Assisted in opening operations for three walk-in clinics—Elk Grove, El Dorado, and Roseville—by creating workflows for front and back office functions and training new hires.
- Trained all new hires on dynamics of office including front office registration, insurance eligibility, back office and telemedicine workflows
- Managed inventory procurement across all clinic locations, ensuring availability of necessary supplies for seamless operations.
- Safety Ambassador and Epic Mentor for all sites
- Led staff meetings to communicate new workflows and policies, enhancing team awareness and compliance.
- Managed in-basket communications and MHO messages for various providers
- Prepared all sites and teams for Institute for Medical Quality and passed
- Prepared and sustained Lean implementation for all sites
Medical Assistant
Sutter Health
07.2011 - 02.2016
- Documented client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies for infants, pediatrics, adolescents and young to older adults
- Roomed patients and performed full vital signs and CLIA waived testing.
- Administered injections, breathing treatments, performed biometrics testing
- Registered patients, answering multiple phone calls, insurance eligibility, prior authorizations, medication refills and ordered all office supplies
- Epic mentor for the clinic
- Trained employees and prepared schedules for clinical staff
- Consistently defused volatile situations with patients in order to insure a smooth and efficient work flow for both the office and patients
Medical Assistant
Sutter Health
05.2007 - 07.2011
- Conducted routine patient assessments and collected vital signs.
- Supported physicians during examinations and minor procedures.
- Documented patient information in electronic health record systems.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of exam rooms and equipment.
- Managed appointment scheduling for multiple healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Solano Community College
4000 Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Sacramento City College
3835 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822Skills
- Medication management
- EHR management
- Treatment planning
- Interdisciplinary care coordination
- Catheter care/Colostomy care
- Infection control
- Patient education & advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Depression management
- Therapeutic communication
- Diet and nutrition
- Schizophrenia management
- Bipolar disorder management
- Psychiatric assessment
References
Kimberly Mason-Nurse Practice Manager Dermatology (530) 318-4998
Laura Beltramini- Former Nurse Practice Manager Dermatology (916) 804-2457
Marc Silverstein -M.D./Clinical Professor of DermatologyEmail: masilverstein@ucdavis.edu
Certification
CA Registered Nurse #95389647 Exp:9/30/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kingdom Living Adult Day Health Center
07.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
UC Davis Health
03.2018 - 06.2022
Care Center Lead/Medical Assistant
Sutter Health
02.2016 - 03.2018
Medical Assistant
Sutter Health
07.2011 - 02.2016
Medical Assistant
Sutter Health
05.2007 - 07.2011
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Solano Community College
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Sacramento City College