Amanda Lopez
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion, infection control, critical care, life sustaining interventions, and trauma experience. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
DHA Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Trauma Center
Jacksonville, NC
06.2022 - Current
- Full time employee, 36-40 hours per week
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Registered Nurse
CarolinaEast Medical Center Emergency Room
New Bern, NC
05.2020 - Current
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provided life sustaining interventions for trauma, respiratory failure, and cardiac arrest patients.
Administration
Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital
Jacksonville, NC
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Processed financial documents, contracts, expense reports and invoices.
- Registration of patients and insurance verification.
- Correctly identify patients and use of HIPPA.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC06-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC12.2019
Skills
- Clinical skills
- Critical thinking
- Flexibility
- Multitasking
- Composure of stressful situations
- Prioritization
- Team work
- Effective time management
- Attention to detail
- Stamina
- Interpersonal skills
Certifications
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
NIH Stroke Certified
TNCC Certified
Timeline
DHA Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Trauma Center
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
CarolinaEast Medical Center Emergency Room
05.2020 - Current
Administration
Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital
04.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College
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