Aimet Lopez

Miami

Summary

Dedicated ICU and Pre-op PACU Nurse with extensive experience in patient assessment and effective communication. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety protocols in dynamic healthcare settings.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certifications

Work History

PRE-OP /PACU Nurse

Doral Surgery Center

04.2016 - Current

Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams to prepare patients for procedures, enhancing overall surgical readiness.
Assessed and managed post-operative pain, airway status, circulation, and level of consciousness to ensure patient stability and comfort.
Educated patients and families on surgical procedures and post-op instructions to promote understanding and alleviate anxiety.
Starting IV Lines, administering medications and providing education to patients
Participated in multidisciplinary care planning and hand off communication between surgical, intra operative and recovery teams.
Solid interpersonal communication skills for helping patients understand pre- and post-operative procedures care.
Verified patient identity, surgical Site, procedure and consent forms according to safety protocol.
Ensure compliance with infection control standards and patient safety guidelines.
Maintained accurate electronic medical records.
Maintained and restocked equipment and supplies utilized for surgeries.
Acted as Charge Nurse for three years, guiding and training new staff members.

Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Preceptor and Team Leader

Mount Sinai Medical Center

10.2010 - 04.2016

Delivered direct medical care to critically ill patients, including those with septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory and cardiac failure.
Monitor and respond to emergent and life-threatening situations.
Coordinate the assessment, diagnostic, treatment, evaluation and monitoring of critically ill patients.
Administration and titration of critical medications and drips.
Monitored and managed patients on Impella machine, ensuring optimal cardiac support and response to clinical changes.
Managed continuous venovenous hemodialysis for critically ill patients.
Operated intra-aortic balloon pump to support cardiac function.
Deliver bedside care in a busy 20-bed ICU for Surgical and Cardiac patients.
Respond to stroke, sepsis, and rapid response calls with team leaders all around the hospital.
Coordinated patient flow and team operations in a 20-bed ICU, enhancing overall unit efficiency.
Provided mentorship for rotating students and new unit staff, offering training and guidance on nursing best evidence-based practice.
Prepared and transferred patients for CT scan and X-Ray.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Barry University

Miami, FL

05-2010

Associate in Arts -

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

05-2008

Skills

patient assessment
starting IV lines
medication administration
Basic life support
PALS, CPR, ACLS
infection control standards
EHR documentation

task prioritization
staff training
team leadership
effective communication
Patient education
attention to detail
Compassionate care

Certification

ACLS

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