Erica Lopez
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly skilled Lead Nurse with broad experience in clinical nursing, patient care, and team leadership. Display strong leadership abilities such as coordinating nurse teams, implementing health regulations, and designing patient care plans. Demonstrated impact by improving clinical procedures, training junior staff members, and enhancing overall patient satisfaction. Possess exceptional communication skills to liaise between patients, families, and medical staff.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preop/PAT Nurse, Employee Health Nurse
Memorial Herman Surgery Center Main Street
Houston, TX
12.2013 - Current
- Supervised daily operations within the department, including staffing schedules, equipment maintenance, and inventory control.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and medication orders to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations, laws and standards of practice pertaining to nursing care.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases or review policies and procedures.
- Identified areas of improvement needed within the department and developed action plans accordingly.
- Provided patient education on preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the surgeon according to established protocols.
- Consulted with anesthesiologists regarding type of anesthesia needed for each individual patient's case.
- Monitored vital signs of patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
- Maintained accurate medical files for all employees in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Monitored employee immunization records and administered necessary vaccinations.
- Created reports on employee health trends and presented findings to management team.
- Educated staff on proper handwashing techniques and disinfecting procedures in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Planned parenthood Center for Choice
Houston, TX
03.2011 - 09.2013
- Monitored vital signs, documented changes in patient status and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatment interventions while ensuring comfort levels are maintained throughout recovery process.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment in the operating room at all times.
- Performed sponge and instrument counts per procedure per facility policy regulations.
- Managed intravenous lines, catheters, drains and other medical devices used during surgery.
- Administered anesthesia medications according to established protocols.
- Instructed patients about post-operative instructions such as activity restrictions or wound care instructions following discharge from the hospital.
- Prepared OR suites for upcoming surgeries by gathering necessary supplies and instruments according to protocol guidelines.
- Provided pre-operative education and emotional support for patients and their families.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
- Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lone Star College System
Houston, TX05-2010
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Leadership
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Texas Compact License, License No. 788299
- AHA Certified, Basic Life Support 2005 – Present
- AHA Certified, Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2010 – Present
- AHA Certified, Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2010 – Present
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Preop/PAT Nurse, Employee Health Nurse
Memorial Herman Surgery Center Main Street
12.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Planned parenthood Center for Choice
03.2011 - 09.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lone Star College System
- Registered Nurse, State of Texas Compact License, License No. 788299
- AHA Certified, Basic Life Support 2005 – Present
- AHA Certified, Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2010 – Present
- AHA Certified, Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2010 – Present
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