Aimee Lopez-Rivas

• Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
• Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
• Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.

• Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
• Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
• Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
• Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
• Developed strong customer service with nursing knowledge and skills to enhance individual and team performance.
• Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
• Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
• Volunteered personal instruction and training to medical students through job shadowing and professional development.
• Facilitated problem-solving exercises that challenged students to think critically about course content.
• Continuously refined curriculum materials based on feedback from students, colleagues, administrators, and educational experts to ensure optimal effectiveness in content delivery.
• Enhanced learning experience through the development of engaging and interactive presentations.

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.

Formerly known as St. Joseph's, Peace River Regional Medical Center, and Bayfront Medical Center.

• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Developed and maintained relationships with staff, physicians, families, and all other departments to coordinate care of critical patient populations.
• Worked on bed placement and management, with supervision and staff. through account development.

• All aspects of nursing supervision including admissions, discharge planning, all rapids, codes, and coaching

• Job included being skilled and able to transition mid shift to any listed below, including flight (ER, TICU,MICU,CVICU,NEURO ICU,ER TRAUMA BAY AND ICU HOLDS, PACU)