Daniela Lopez
Chicago Heights,IL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven expertise in patient assessments, medication administration, and compassionate care at Advocate South Suburban Hospital. Excelled in critical thinking and handled highly stressful situations calmly and rapidly. Eager to learn new material and master new nursing skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL05.2021
High School Diploma -
Bloom High School
Chicago Heights, IL05.2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- Wound Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Management
- Care Planning
Certification
- ALS certified
- BLS certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Governors State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Prairie State College
High School Diploma -
Bloom High School