GUADALUPE LOPEZ
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 3+ years of clinical experience. Skilled in patient assessment, clinical decision-making, telephonic communication, care coordination, and regulatory-compliant documentation. Adept at triaging patient needs, providing evidence-based guidance, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Orange County Global Medical Center
Santa Ana, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, identify clinical needs, and determine appropriate interventions.
- Provide patient education, guidance on self-care, and evidence-based recommendations for safe recovery and adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and escalate clinical concerns as needed.
- Maintain meticulous documentation in EPIC, ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
- Participate in discharge planning and coordinate follow-up care to ensure smooth patient transitions and continuity of care.
Medical Assistant
St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group
Orange, CA
04.2016 - 04.2020
- Collected and analyzed patient data including vitals, EKGs, injections, and lab results to support clinical decision-making.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medication adherence, and follow-up care.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, patient-centered care and accurate documentation.
Medical Assistant
St. Jude Heritage Medical Group
Fullerton, CA
08.2014 - 04.2016
- Assisted in patient assessments and clinical procedures, ensuring accurate data collection for provider review.
- Maintained compliance with documentation and regulatory standards, supporting continuity of care.
- Provided education and guidance to patients for improved understanding and adherence to care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Chamberlain University
Santa Ana, CAAssociate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA12.2022
Skills
- Telephonic Patient Assessment & Triage
- Care Coordination & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Decision-Making & Escalation of Care
- Patient Education & Health Guidance
- Regulatory & HIPAA-Compliant Documentation
- Critical Thinking & Evidence-Based Nursing
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Nursing staff leadership
- EMR systems
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- Registered Nurse - California BRN License #95320108
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Orange County Global Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group
04.2016 - 04.2020
Medical Assistant
St. Jude Heritage Medical Group
08.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Santa Ana College