Brittany Lopez
Kyle,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Belmont Village Senior Living West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills, Texas
12.2018 - Current
- Managed admissions, discharges, and after-death care.
- Performed change in condition assessments and promptly communicated updates to family members and physicians.
- Entered medication orders into MAR system to ensure timely and accurate medications.
- Medication administration.
- Assessed residents for potential PRN medication administrations.
- Checking blood sugars and administering insulin.
- Administering TB test for new hires and residents.
- Administering IM injections.
- Wound care.
- Overseeing three medication aides and ten certified nursing aides.
- Making rounds with the in-house physician.
- Communicating with other physicians, home health companies, and hospice companies, who come to our facility to see mutual patients.
- Listening to residents' families' concerns, answering questions they may have, and coming up with a solution to solve the issue.
- Scheduling when someone has called in for the shift I am assigned to.
- Assuring residents are receiving their appropriate diet.
- Documentation.
Charge Nurse
Querencia at Barton Creek
Austin , Texas
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Managed admissions, discharges, and after-death care.
- Performed change in condition assessments and promptly communicated updates to family members and physicians.
- Entered medication orders into MAR system to ensure timely and accurate medications.
- Medication administration.
- Assessed residents for potential PRN medication administrations.
- Checking blood sugars and administering insulin.
- Administering TB test for new hires and residents.
- Administering IM injections.
- Wound care.
- IV care and catheter care.
- Overseeing medication aides and certified nursing assistants.
- Making rounds with the in-house physician.
- Communicating with other physicians, home health companies, and hospice companies, who come to our facility to see mutual patients.
- Listening to residents' families' concerns, answering questions they may have, and coming up with a solution to solve the issue.
- Scheduling when someone has called in for the shift I am assigned to.
- Assuring residents are receiving their appropriate diet.
- Documentation.
Private Caregiver
Private Duty
Austin, TX
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided live-in care for client every other weekend, maintaining consistent presence and support from Friday evening to Sunday evening while attending nursing school.
- Provided companionship to elderly client by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on errands or outings.
- Prepared meals, maintained cleanliness of premises and provided laundry services to clients.
- Successfully managed medication administration and catheter care responsibilities.
- Provided bathing and ADL care.
- Facilitated updates between granddaughter and authorities during changing conditions.
Medication Aide
Brookdale Gaines Ranch
Austin, TX
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Verified the identity of the patient receiving medication prior to administration.
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Ordered drug supplies from pharmacy as needed for patient care needs.
- Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
- Demonstrated a commitment to customer service by responding promptly and courteously to requests from patients, visitors, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Attended continuing education classes related to medication administration topics.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Monte Siesta Nursing and Rehabilitation
Austin, TX
09.2011 - 07.2012
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
Career Point College
Austin10-2015
Medication Aide -
Central Texas Nursing Network, Inc.
Austin, TX03-2012
Certified Nursing Aide -
Central Texas Nursing Network, Inc.
Austin, TX09-2011
High School Diploma -
Jack C Hays High School
Buda, TX05-2011
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Care Quality Evaluation
- Team Leadership
- Patient Care Assignment
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Decision-Making
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate and Patient
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Belmont Village Senior Living West Lake Hills
12.2018 - Current
Charge Nurse
Querencia at Barton Creek
06.2016 - 11.2018
Private Caregiver
Private Duty
09.2014 - 05.2016
Medication Aide
Brookdale Gaines Ranch
08.2012 - 08.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Monte Siesta Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2011 - 07.2012
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
Career Point College
Medication Aide -
Central Texas Nursing Network, Inc.
Certified Nursing Aide -
Central Texas Nursing Network, Inc.
High School Diploma -
Jack C Hays High School
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