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Angela Cabezas Lopez

Miami,FL

Summary

Seeking a position where I can utilize my nursing skills and help a company advance.

Experienced with patient care and clinical support. Utilizes effective communication skills to ensure patient comfort and understanding. Knowledge of medical procedures and healthcare protocols, ensuring high-quality patient care.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Opus care Hospice
09.2025 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
  • Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
  • Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
  • Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
  • Promoted an environment conducive to open communication among staff members regarding complex cases or challenging situations.

AccentCare Hospice
06.2017 - 09.2024
  • Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans accordingly for best possible outcomes.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration through proactive communication and coordination of patient services.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
  • Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
  • Ensured timely delivery of medical treatments for optimal symptom management while maintaining a high level of compassion.
  • Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.

MGA Pediatric Home Care
12.2020 - 06.2024
  • Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Administered medications safely according to physicians'' orders while monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions in pediatric patients.
  • Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support to ensure their well-being and comfort at home.
  • Educated families on proper medication administration, nutritional support, and home safety measures to promote optimal health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each child.
  • Provided high-quality, compassionate care to medically fragile children in their homes, ensuring a comfortable environment for healing.

Bridgemoor Transitional Care
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
  • Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Seasons Hospice
01.2016 - 08.2020
  • Observing and recording patients’ behavior. In order to provide emotional and psychological support to the patients and their families, creating a harmonious environment. Maintaining reports of patients’ medical histories, and monitoring changes in their condition. Carrying out the requisite treatments and medications. Changing patient’s medication as indicated by their conditions and responses. Adhering with the protocols, norms, rules and regulations in order to maintain complete medical records. Maintaining hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with the healthcare procedures. Discussing treatment with pharmacists and physicians in the critical cases. Providing necessary guidance on health maintenance and disease prevention. Keeping an eye on each and every aspect of patient care that includes physical activity plus proper diet.

South Dade Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Provide hands-on care to patients by administering medications, managing intravenous lines, observing and monitoring patients' conditions, maintaining records and communicating with doctors. Giving the best care possible to the patients and making it a comfortable environment for them.

SABER College
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • RN Associate Degree Training at Metropolitan Hospital, Larkin Hospital, and Palmetto Rehab Center.
  • Working with a variety of patients, from pediatric to geriatric, or specializing in one of numerous possible areas such as medical surgical floor, cardiac care, neurologic care or dermatology. Observing and recording patient behavior. Consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Establishing treatment plans, operating medical equipment. Supervising licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nurse assistants (CNAs). Performing diagnostic tests. Treating medical emergencies, such as heart attacks, strokes, car accidents and burns as well as recovering post-operative patients. Administering medications and treatments.

Nurse Technician

September 5th Medical Center
03.2002 - 09.2009
  • Explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during the examination. Providing adjunct care by administering enemas, non sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, and therapeutic baths. Maintaining patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information. Providing patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor. Documenting actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records. Maintaining work operations by following policies and procedures. Protecting organization's value by keeping patient information confidential.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Miami Regional University
Miami, FL
12-2024

Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing

NUC University
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
01.2020

RN Associate Degree -

SABER College
Miami, FL
01.2014

ESOL - undefined

SABER College
Miami, FL

Nurse Technician Degree - undefined

Abel Santamaria College
01.2002

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient safety management
  • Health promotion
  • Quality improvement
  • Patient communication
  • Electronic charting

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Languages

Proficient in Spanish and English

Timeline

Opus care Hospice
09.2025 - Current

MGA Pediatric Home Care
12.2020 - 06.2024

Bridgemoor Transitional Care
10.2020 - 12.2020

AccentCare Hospice
06.2017 - 09.2024

Seasons Hospice
01.2016 - 08.2020

South Dade Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2015 - 01.2016

SABER College
01.2012 - 01.2014

Nurse Technician

September 5th Medical Center
03.2002 - 09.2009

ESOL - undefined

SABER College

Nurse Technician Degree - undefined

Abel Santamaria College

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Miami Regional University

Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing

NUC University

RN Associate Degree -

SABER College

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