CYNTHIA LOPES
WAREHAM,Massachusetts
Summary
Compassionate professional skilled in managing medical emergencies and fostering positive relationships with patients and families. Highly organized and detail-oriented for accurately completing paperwork and documentation.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensivist, Nurse Practitioner
Southcoast Health
06.2018 - Current
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
- Completed routine physical exams and diagnostic tests to provide accurate diagnosis.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress, prompting timely and appropriate interventions.
- Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
- Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Administered specialized treatment for multiple patients daily.
- Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
Neurology, Nurse Practitioner
Southcoast Health
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
- Treated patients suffering from strokes, brain disorders, brain cancer and traumatic brain injuries.
- Consulted with referring physicians on cases involving disorders and conditions of nervous system.
- Communicated with other health care professionals regarding patients' conditions and care.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Southcoast Health
12.2010 - 05.2016
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Epic superuser
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Life Care Center Of Plymouth
07.2003 - 12.2010
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Registered Nurse, Long Term Care
Life Care Center Of Plymouth
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Post Graduate Degree - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05.2023
Doctoral Degree - Advanced Practice Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Curry College
Milton, MA05.2010
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Quincy College
Quincy, MA05.2001
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Lab Result Assessment
- Documentation and Reporting
- History Evaluations
- Explaining Complex Diagnoses
- Patient Education
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Emergent lifesaving procedures
- Endotracheal intubation
- Central line insertion
- Arterial line insertion
- Covering 16 bed ICU independently
Timeline
Intensivist, Nurse Practitioner
Southcoast Health
06.2018 - Current
Neurology, Nurse Practitioner
Southcoast Health
08.2017 - 06.2018
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Southcoast Health
12.2010 - 05.2016
Assistant Director of Nursing
Life Care Center Of Plymouth
07.2003 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse, Long Term Care
Life Care Center Of Plymouth
01.2001 - 01.2003
Post Graduate Degree - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Doctoral Degree - Advanced Practice Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Curry College
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Quincy College
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