Amy Lopez
Ogden,UT
Summary
Behavioral heath nurse with 17-yea background assisting vulnerable patients with varying degrees of mental illness and substance use and abuse. Well-versed in developing and implementing effective treatment plans and monitoring patient progress. Caring and compassionate professional dedicated to administering quality patient care to promote healing and health. Collaborative leader and team player willing to pitch in and assist with any task. Dedicated to coaching and training other health team personnel.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Family Health and Wellness: Viewpoint center
Ogden, UTAH
09.2019 - Current
- Responsible for managing and providing comprehensive nursing care care of adolescents 6-18 years of age with a variety of metal health issues.
- Performed in-depth intake screenings and admission, including substance use and abuse.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide or self-harm and implemented safety protocols as necessary.
- Performed crisis intervention when needed to deescalate volatile situations.
- Worked closely with psychiatrists and other medical staff members to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Behavioral Heath Charge Nurse
Intermountain Health: McKay Hospital
Ogden, UTAH
12.2015 - Current
- Coordinating and supervising nursing staff , ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Performed comprehensive psychosocial and medical assessments including review of current and past medical history records to determine patients appropriateness for admission.
- Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Provide guidance and support to help staff through challenging situations as they arise
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing the risk of harm or suicide attempts of clients in distressful situations.
Medical Supervisor,RN
Layton City
Ogden, UT
01.2011 - 11.2015
- Collect comprehensive patient medical histories to determine donor eligibility and safety for plasma donations
- Comply with International, Federal, State and Local guidelines related to plasma recipient, donors and employee safety.
- Evaluated and manage plasma donor reactions/incidents, review laboratory result.
- Donor notifications, education and counseling related to donor unsuitable laboratory test results
- Conducted employee education and placement of new hires, maintenance of patient and employee medical records, training and mentoring staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Weber State University
Ogden, UT06-2001
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Weber State University
Ogden, UT06-1996
Associate of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Ogden, UTSkills
- Nursing Unit Collaboration and leadership
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Suicide Prevention
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Mental Health Assessment
- Crisis Management
Accomplishments
- Honors- Magna Cum Laude
- Completions Clinical Couch training- orient and train new nursing staff
Certification
- Registered Nurse Under Interstate Compact-March 2008 to present
- Basic Life Support (Healthcare Provider)-HSA, March 2008 to present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Family Health and Wellness: Viewpoint center
09.2019 - Current
Behavioral Heath Charge Nurse
Intermountain Health: McKay Hospital
12.2015 - Current
Medical Supervisor,RN
Layton City
01.2011 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Weber State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
- Registered Nurse Under Interstate Compact-March 2008 to present
- Basic Life Support (Healthcare Provider)-HSA, March 2008 to present
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