Geneva Lopez
Albuquerque,New Mexico
Summary
Accomplished nursing leader with more than 10 years of progressive leadership experience spanning hospital operations, perioperative services, and surgical care. Recognized for leading complex healthcare operations, building high-performing teams, improving patient flow, and driving operational excellence through collaboration, quality improvement, and evidence-based leadership. Skilled in partnering with physicians and executive leaders to enhance patient outcomes, strengthen regulatory compliance, and support organizational goals. Holds an MSN in Leadership and Management and is pursuing an MBA in Healthcare Management. Committed to developing future leaders and advancing innovative, patient-centered surgical services.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative House Supervisor
UNM SRMC
07.2025 - Current
- Provide administrative leadership and operational oversight for hospital-wide operations during assigned shifts, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care across multiple clinical departments.
- Coordinate hospital capacity management, patient throughput, staffing, and resource allocation to optimize patient flow and operational performance.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, surgical services, ancillary departments, and executive leadership to resolve complex operational challenges and support timely patient care.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams during high-acuity situations, emergency response events, and organizational escalations while maintaining regulatory compliance and patient safety.
- Serve as the administrative decision-maker for staffing, patient placement, conflict resolution, and operational issues across the organization.
- Mentor charge nurses and frontline leaders through coaching, performance feedback, and leadership development to promote accountability and professional growth.
- Partner with department leaders to support quality improvement initiatives, regulatory readiness, patient experience, and evidence-based practice.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and accreditation standards.
RN Supervisor-Pre-op/PACU
UNMH
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Directed daily operations of the Pre-op and PACU departments, ensuring safe, high-quality perioperative care.
- Supervised nursing staff, coordinated scheduling, and optimized staffing to support surgical services.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to improve workflow and patient outcomes.
- Led performance improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, quality metrics, and regulatory compliance.
- Conducted staff coaching, performance evaluations, and mentoring to support professional development.
- Assisted with hiring, onboarding, competency validation, and succession planning.
- Supported accreditation readiness and implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives.
RN Supervisor-Pre-op/PACU
UNM SRMC
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Supervised and directed a team of nurses and support staff in the pre-op and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) to ensure efficient and safe patient care
- Assisted in managing surgical unit operations, focusing on staff scheduling, patient flow, and compliance with health standards
- Enforce adherence to patient safety protocols and proactively seek improvements to enhance patient safety
- Oversee trends and implement education strategies to maintain quality standards
- Assisted in formulating short- and long-range goals and strategies to maintain quality standards
- Develop and maintain procedures and quality assurance programs
- Assist with hiring, performance evaluations, and development of nursing staff
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and accreditation standards
- Encourage ongoing professional growth through educational programs
- Accomplished healthcare professional with extensive experience in surgical and procedural care management
- Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team of nurses and healthcare professionals
- Strong foundation in clinical skills and knowledge, with the ability to guide and teach nursing staff
Charge Nurse-Medical/Surgical
Lovelace Westside
06.2014 - 01.2017
- Oversee patient care activities during a shift, ensuring that nursing care plans are implemented effectively and meet the patient's needs
- Direct and support nursing staff, providing guidance and feedback to ensure high-quality care
- Monitor workload distribution and adjust as needed to manage patient flow and staff resources
- Manage the allocation of supplies and equipment to optimize resources and ensure the unit runs smoothly
- Serve as the first point of contact for resolving issues during a shift, including patient care challenges and staff disputes
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
02.2027
Master of Science - Nursing in Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
06.2023
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Hospital Operations
- Surgical Services Leadership
- Perioperative Services
- Operating Room Operations
- Staff Development
- Performance Management
- Patient Throughput
- Capacity Management
- Quality Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Joint Commission Readiness
- Physician Collaboration
- Change Management
- Patient Safety
- Executive Communication
Technical/Professional Skills
- Cerner
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Staffing & Scheduling
- Throughput Management
- Performance Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Policy Development
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 04/01/25
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association, 04/01/25
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association, 04/01/25
- Procedural Sedation, UNM SRMC, 08/01/25
- TNCC
Timeline
Administrative House Supervisor
UNM SRMC
07.2025 - Current
RN Supervisor-Pre-op/PACU
UNMH
01.2025 - 07.2025
RN Supervisor-Pre-op/PACU
UNM SRMC
01.2017 - 01.2024
Charge Nurse-Medical/Surgical
Lovelace Westside
06.2014 - 01.2017
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Master of Science - Nursing in Leadership and Management
Western Governors University