Erica Lopez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Results-driven nurse with over 10 years of experience in direct patient care and critical care environments. Skilled in medication administration, care planning, and fostering trust with patients and families to improve health management. Aiming to leverage expertise to enhance patient safety and care delivery.
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Committed to fostering collaborative environment and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable team player with strong adaptability and excellent communication skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
El Paso, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to enhance patient outcomes and support clinical decisions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, improving understanding of treatment options.
- Utilized electronic medical records systems for accurate documentation and streamlined communication.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Nurse
Umc of El Paso
El Paso, TX
10.2002 - 08.2025
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices in patient care and hospital procedures for improved efficiency.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing nursing workflows to optimize patient care delivery.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and adherence to clinical standards in practice.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care in high-stress labor and delivery environment.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Pre Op, Pacu Staff Nurse
Hospitals Of Providence
El Paso, TX
03.2015 - 12.2022
- Monitored patient vitals and recovery progress post-anesthesia for optimal care outcomes.
- Administered medications and managed IV therapy according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery expectations.
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce complications in PACU environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
UMC Of El Paso
El Paso, TX
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting significant changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and independence.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Scrub in for the operating room.
- Help in OB triage.
- Help with recovery of vaginal deliveries.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anamarc College
Santa Teresa, NM09-2010
Vocational Nurse - Nursing
St. Phillips College
San Antonio, TX12-2005
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Patient management
- Critical care
- Specimen collection
- Tracheostomy care
- Maternity nursing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Pre Op, Pacu Staff Nurse
Hospitals Of Providence
03.2015 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
UMC Of El Paso
01.2006 - 12.2010
Staff Nurse
Umc of El Paso
10.2002 - 08.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anamarc College
Vocational Nurse - Nursing
St. Phillips College