India Lopez
Coachella ,CA
Summary
Professional nurse skilled in providing care within correctional facilities. Adept at administering medication, monitoring patient health, and responding to emergencies. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable and adaptable support for changing healthcare needs. Known for excellent patient care, strong ethical standards, and effective communication skills. Healthcare professional with strong background in correctional nursing, capable of delivering quality patient care and managing complex medical situations. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to administer medications, perform medical procedures, and maintain accurate patient records.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ironwood State Prison
09.2015 - Current
- Facilitated timely medical treatments for inmates by coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Promoted a healthy environment within the correctional facility by enforcing infection control protocols and educating inmates on personal hygiene practices.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate records and collaborating closely with healthcare teams.
- Fostered strong working relationships with fellow healthcare professionals, corrections officers, and administrators to enhance collaboration and improve overall inmate care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed the unique physical, mental, and emotional needs of each inmate.
- Expedited emergency response within the facility by initiating and participating in regular drills and training exercises.
- Elevated the standard of care provided within the correctional facility by actively participating in quality improvement initiatives and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive health assessments and implementing individualized nursing plans.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each inmate.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care while maintaining professional boundaries and upholding ethical standards within the prison setting.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a clean and organized work environment in accordance with established protocols.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing 7219 forms, and first responder forms and filling out medication request.
- Streamlined workflow efficiency by assisting with inventory management, supply ordering, and equipment maintenance tasks as needed.
- Contributed to the successful rehabilitation of inmates by providing mental health support, counseling services, and crisis intervention when necessary.
- Acted as a patient advocate during interactions with physicians to ensure each inmate''s medical needs were addressed properly.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy regulations and maintaining accurate, secure medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Mohave Community College
Lake Havasu City, AZ12-2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Stanbridge College
Irvine, CA07-2013
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety
- Clinical judgment
- Health promotion
- Substance abuse awareness
- Physical assessments
- Mental health support
- Behavioral management
- Quality improvement
- Ethical practice
- Suicide prevention
- Continuing education
- Disease prevention
- Healthcare documentation
- Accountability
- Nursing process
- Confidentiality
- Support and education
- Compassionate care
- Patient confidentiality
- Immunization administration
- Patient transport
- Medication administration
- Preventive care
- De-escalation techniques
- Healthcare regulations
- Health education
- Policy adherence
- Medical equipment operation
- Focused patient assessments
- Diabetic care
- Chronic disease management
- Pharmacology
- Mental health screening
- Substance abuse treatment
- Corrections environments
- Patient charting and reporting
- Prison protocols
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptable and flexible
- Patient care
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Patient education
Timeline
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ironwood State Prison
09.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Mohave Community College
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Stanbridge College
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