Brenda Lopez
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 8 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader with a positive attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Desert Regional Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 37-bed nursing unit, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse
Inland Surgery Center
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lindora Medical Weight Loss
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mt. San Jacinto College
Menifee, CA05.2016
Skills
- Staff Development
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Staff Education
- Accurate Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Unit Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Delegation and Motivation
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Desert Regional Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
08.2017 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Inland Surgery Center
07.2016 - 06.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lindora Medical Weight Loss
05.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mt. San Jacinto College
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