Diana Lopez Registered Nurse
Springfield,OR
Summary
Compassionate and patient-focused individual with deep commitment to mental health care, providing empathetic and collaborative support to patients and their families. Skilled at creating a safe and comforting environment, building strong communication skills to foster trust, and encouraging positive therapeutic outcomes. Well-versed in evidence-based practices and dedicated to continuous learning to offer the highest quality of care. Thrive in a team-orientated setting, working seamlessly with colleagues to deliver holistic, individualized patient care plans.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Oregon State Psychiatric Hospital
08.2024 - 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
LPN
Oregon State Psychiatric Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2024
- Providing medical and psychiatric nursing care and treatment for patients at Oregon State Hospital who are elderly, mentally/emotionally impaired, behaviorally impaired and physically compromised
- Assisting providing a safe, secure and therapeutic environment
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Express Employment Professionals
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked short-term assignments at facilities in the Eugene area
- Provided and delivered quality nursing care to patients
- Utilized current standards of practice and follows departmental policies and procedures
Clinical Instructor
Pacific College
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Teach and implements the total curriculum, as assigned by, and under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Coordinator
- I plan and assign student activities in the classroom and clinical settings
- I maintain records of student progress and performance, attendance and grades
- I discuss with students their concerns and problems directly or indirectly related to learning experience
- Responsible to assist the student to develop an understanding of values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to the health care profession
LVN Charge Nurse/ Social Services Director
Crystal Cove Care Center
10.2014 - 02.2019
- Providing assessments, monitoring, recording and reporting symptoms and changes in patients' conditions
- Reporting lab results to physicians
- Medication administration
- Admission and discharge documentation
- On December 2017, I began to provide services to meet the social and emotional needs to the residents to achieve their highest level of function
- Participated in the development of residents' comprehensive care plans; implement policies and procedures, assisted with discharges, presented residents with notice of medicare non coverages
LVN charge nurse
Beachside nursing center
03.2011 - 09.2014
- Medication administration, reporting changes in patients' conditions, patient care, scheduling appointments and preparing reports for hospitals or appointment visits
- Exhibiting excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Lvn charge nurse
flagship health care center
12.2010 - 02.2011
- Medication administration, documentation, providing assessments, and reporting symptoms and changes in condition
- Giving a complete and detailed report on patient status at end of shift to oncoming nurse
- Patient teaching and training for patients and families according to plan of care
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Oregon Coast Community College
06-2024
Licenced Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Pacific College
01.2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Emotional and supportive needs
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Suicide risk assessment
- Individualized care planning
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavioral management
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing. 10029780
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Oregon State Psychiatric Hospital
08.2024 - Current
LPN
Oregon State Psychiatric Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2024
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Express Employment Professionals
06.2019 - 08.2019
Clinical Instructor
Pacific College
08.2016 - 05.2019
LVN Charge Nurse/ Social Services Director
Crystal Cove Care Center
10.2014 - 02.2019
LVN charge nurse
Beachside nursing center
03.2011 - 09.2014
Lvn charge nurse
flagship health care center
12.2010 - 02.2011
Licenced Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Pacific College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Oregon Coast Community College