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Gabriel Lopez

San Diego,CA

Summary

Provides specialized, evidence-based nursing care to patients with spinal cord injuries, focusing on mobility, bowel and bladder management, skin integrity, and prevention of autonomic dysreflexia.


Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans while leading unit-based evidence-driven initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and clinical practice.


Serves as Charge Nurse, overseeing daily unit operations, staff assignments, and care coordination.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Department of Veterans Affairs - Spinal Cord Injury (Series 0610 - Nurse II)
06.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established policies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for timely interventions.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
  • Trained new nursing staff on procedures, protocols, and best practices.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse

Hospital Menonita
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring adherence to protocols.
  • Assessed and triaged patient conditions to prioritize care in high-pressure situations.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Inter American University
San Juan, PR
05-2021

Skills

  • Proficient in CPRS
  • Patient assessment, care planning and education
  • Interpretation of EKG strips, vitals signs, glucometer readings and trend analysis
  • Safe medication administration and Patient Controlled Analgesia
  • Coordination of ventilators and tracheostomy care
  • Advanced management of surgical wounds, skin breakdown, and pressure injuries

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Renewed: October 2025


Puerto Rico Board of Nursing License

Received: 2021

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Department of Veterans Affairs - Spinal Cord Injury (Series 0610 - Nurse II)
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Hospital Menonita
06.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Inter American University