Jacy Lopez
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 27 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Surgical specialty.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Assistant Nurse Manager Main Operating Room
Community Hospital
09.1999 - Current
- Worked in a fast paced Surgery Department performing Cardiac/Neuro Hybrid, Neurosurgery, Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Robotics, General, Gyne, ENT, and Podiatry.
- Currently managing 21 Operating Rooms and 115 FTE's.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining all employee work schedules utilizing Suite Scheduler.
- Responsible for department payroll utilizing Kronos.
- Assists RN Nurse Manager with daily operations related to staffing, physician block time utilization, effective communication and problem solving, providing excellent customer service while maintaining and implementing best practice standards.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
06.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN12.1996
Skills
- Team Coordination
- Managing deadlines
- Staff Supervision
- Decision-Making
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Delegation and Motivation
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Emergency Procedures
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse State of Indiana - 1996-Current
Timeline
RN Assistant Nurse Manager Main Operating Room
Community Hospital
09.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet