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Dianna Lopez

9155sw 36 Manor Miramar

Summary

Skilled nursing professional with more than 22 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of holistic care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assess health status, develop diagnoses and manage care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

Palmetto Hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
  • Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
  • Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
  • Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
  • Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PACU procedures and best practices.
  • Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Expedited patient admission into the PACU through rapid assessment of vital signs upon arrival from surgeries.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

Registered Nurse

IV Therapy
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • 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.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Larkin Community Hospital
08.2016 - 02.2021
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

Staff Nurse

Jackson South Medical Center
08.2016 - 02.2021
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Coral Gables Hospital Inc.
04.2009 - 02.2016
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

General Nursing Supervisor

Hospital Buen Samaritano
01.1998 - 05.2006
  • Adhered to established policies, procedures and compliance for satisfactory audit rating.
  • Developed team communications and information for [Type] meetings.
  • Increased customer satisfaction and repeat business through relentless pursuit of resolutions to problems arising from [Product or service], protecting company reputation and loyal client base.
  • Developed and executed plans to monitor standard process adherence.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo
Arecibo, PR

Skills

  • Trauma recovery
  • Acute care expertise
  • ACLS/PALS/NIH
  • Emergency room triage
  • Advance Arrthymia
  • CRRT

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

Palmetto Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

IV Therapy
02.2022 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse, ICU

Larkin Community Hospital
08.2016 - 02.2021

Staff Nurse

Jackson South Medical Center
08.2016 - 02.2021

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Coral Gables Hospital Inc.
04.2009 - 02.2016

General Nursing Supervisor

Hospital Buen Samaritano
01.1998 - 05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo

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