Diana Sanchez Lopez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, PACU and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), RN
Kern Medical
01.2023 - Current
- Monitoring postoperative patients level of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia and surgery
- Closely observing patients for side effects of anesthesia
- Assess and prepare patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Completion of care plans, pain medication management/assessment
- Collection of lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic test and lab results
- IV drug therapy management, medication and IV administration, wound care assessment and dressing changes
- Update physicians on any patient changes, test results and assist with developing care of plan
- Safely discharging patient home, patient teaching of discharge instructions and or care of drains, dressing changes, recognizing symptoms of infection and pain medication management
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Quality Program Coordinator, LVN
Kern Medical
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service to program participants through prompt response times and attentive assistance with inquiries or concerns.
- Monitored performance metrics closely to evaluate areas requiring intervention or adjustment, making data-informed decisions that contributed positively towards overall results.
Residential Nurse, LVN
Centre For Neuro Skills
07.2012 - 04.2019
- Medication administration, injections, diabetic care and management, gastrostomy tube care and feedings, colostomy care, wound dressing changes and foley catheter/drain care.
- Assist in physical examinations under supervision of Physician or Registered Nurse.
- Managed complex wound care treatments under physician guidance, expediting healing processes for residents in need.
- Educated residents on self-care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health and wellbeing.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to adapt standard nursing practices according to unique circumstances that arose in the residential setting.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing the spread of illness within the facility.
Education
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) -
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support -
Basic Life Support (BLS) via American Heart Association -
Registered Nurse -
International College Of Health Sciences
09.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Santa Barbara Business College
05.2011
High School Diploma -
Tulare Union High School
05.2008
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Diabetes management
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Pain management
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
Certification
Registered Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing, 08/2024
References
Available Upon Request
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), RN
Kern Medical
01.2023 - Current
Quality Program Coordinator, LVN
Kern Medical
06.2019 - 01.2023
Residential Nurse, LVN
Centre For Neuro Skills
07.2012 - 04.2019
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) -
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support -
Basic Life Support (BLS) via American Heart Association -
Registered Nurse -
International College Of Health Sciences
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Santa Barbara Business College
High School Diploma -
Tulare Union High School