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Jennifer Lopez

Yonkers,NY

Summary

Experienced with excellent patient care and leadership skills. Keen observation, communication, and intervention skills. Adapt easily to change of environment and work schedule. Willing to relocate: Anywhere. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Risk Management RN

Cassena Care
12.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.

Wound Coordinator RN

Cassena Care
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • DAILY: Check your mailbox for any new referrals
  • If there are new ulcers, check if resident is on turning/positioning program (select the intervention with a pencil), appropriate mattress and appropriate treatment
  • Refer to Rehab so they can recommend a pressure relief cushion while in the chair or any pertinent pressure relief device
  • If there are new admissions the day before, or the Friday before, check the completed Braden Scale and ensure a skin assessment was accurately documented and review the care plan interventions related to skin integrity
  • It is especially important to determine if the resident’s skin injury or pressure ulcer is hospital-acquired or facility-acquired
  • Pressure ulcer/injury impacts the facility legally, financially and the facility’s compliance to the regulations
  • The number of resources used to treat pressure ulcers/skin injuries cannot be underestimated
  • Therefore, all new admissions/readmissions should be evaluated for presence of skin injury
  • If the Wound Care Coordinator finds no skin issues, a progress note will be written documenting the assessment the same day
  • WEEKLY: Prepare and print wound care tracker for rounds
  • In addition, you will go into the E-TAR and compare the treatment on your record to the one that is written in the E-TAR or TAR
  • If there is a discrepancy, correct it immediately and E-mail the RN Supervisor and Charge Nurse responsible for the unit and copy to the DNS
  • Make sure that there is a C.N.A
  • Scheduled to collaborate with you the day of Wound Rounds to help you with positioning the resident
  • MONTHLY: Run the Braden Scale report to ensure all residents were accurately assessed
  • Anyone with a pressure ulcer should not score as “Low Risk” in their Braden Assessment
  • To validate that the resident’s pressure ulcers/injuries are clinically unavoidable, and the facility provides care and services consistent with professional standards of practice
  • A monthly “Despite of Care Notes” should be written on the resident’s medical record
  • Run the report on NSG Skin Inspection on Bath/Shower Day
  • The skin inspection will be completed even when the resident refused to take a shower
  • Run the Shower Schedule report to ascertain each resident has a shower schedule
  • Prepare Wound Statistics as per protocol
  • Audits to be completed: Barrier Audit, Turning and Positioning Audit, Pressure Ulcer Audit, Despite of Notes, Incontinent Care, Dressing Change
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.

Infection Preventionist RN

Cassena Care
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • The RN Supervisor is responsible for supervision of the clinical support staff as well as co-management of clinical programming
  • The RN Supervisor will provide or coordinate the provision of disease-specific educational support to patients and also assist with in-service training to staff.
  • Enhanced patient safety through rigorous monitoring and evaluation of infection control measures.
  • Reduced infection rates by implementing evidence-based practices and guidelines in the healthcare facility.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into reported outbreaks, identifying sources, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
  • Streamlined data collection processes for accurate tracking and reporting of key infection metrics within the organization.

Ob/gyn (LPN to RN)

New York Presbyterian Medical Group of Westchester
06.2015 - 03.2022
  • Responsible for providing direct and indirect nursing care or outreach services
  • Includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, administering injections, informing patients of their lab results, assisting with activities of daily living and ordering/receiving supplies and provide case findings for any at risk patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.

Pediatrics/OB PCA (patient Care Assistant)

Westchester Medical Center
01.2012 - 03.2014
  • Responsible for providing direct and indirect nursing care or outreach services under nursing supervision
  • Includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living and ordering/receiving supplies and provide case findings for any at risk patients.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.

Program Coordinator: East River Senior Center

Union Settlement Association
10.2007 - 07.2012
  • Responsible for the overall organization and operation of a site
  • Primary responsibilities include: providing case assistance; maintaining accurate and complete on site records; supervise program, clerical, kitchen and maintenance workers assigned through WEP, FEGS, Easter Seals and other similar community service programs
  • Secondary responsibilities: overseeing and maintaining food/nutrition records; identifying and planning age adequate activities and events.
  • Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Developed effective communication strategies for improved collaboration among team members, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Managed budgets and resources for successful execution of multiple programs simultaneously.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of program deliverables, maintaining project schedules and meeting objectives.
  • Implemented evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness, utilizing data-driven insights for continuous improvement.

Counselor (per Diem)

Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
11.2009 - 12.2010
  • Provide liaison between counselor/client to ensure desired service
  • Maintain a secure workplace by adhering to the organization’s security procedures and policies
  • Coordinate with the appropriate departments to provide services all clients require
  • Responsible for answering the phone lines and duties.
  • Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Maxwell School of Leadership & Public Affairs
Syracuse, NY

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ
04.2021

Diploma in Clinical - Licensed Practical Nurse

Lincoln Technical Institute
01.2014

Certification -

The City College of New York
01.2012

Certification -

Syracuse University
01.2007

Spanish -

Instituto Internacional
01.2006

Skills

  • Speak, read and write English & Spanish
  • Health Promotion
  • Basic Life Support
  • Discharge Planning
  • Quality Improvement
  • Clinical judgment
  • Proficient with EPIC, Nextgen and Point Click Care
  • Proficient with ATHENA
  • Administered Medications
  • Vital signs
  • Wound care
  • Record and report
  • Injections- PPD, Covid, Insulin, Flu Vaccines, Medication
  • Insulin
  • Intramuscular injections
  • Monitor IV
  • Tracheostomy care/ suction
  • Administered nebulizer treatment
  • Colostomy care
  • Bolus feeding
  • G-tube feeding
  • EMR Systems
  • Nursing
  • Infection Control Training

Certification

  • CWCA (Certified Wound Care Associate)-PENDING
  • First Aid Certification
  • EKG Certification
  • Infection Control Certification
  • CNA
  • Certified Patient Care Technician
  • LPN
  • IV Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • RN
  • Wound Certification
  • BLS Certification

Assessments

Medical terminology, Highly Proficient, January 2022, https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/9c5b1eee87b3448a2f4898de4e4f654ceed53dc074545cb7

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Risk Management RN

Cassena Care
12.2023 - Current

Wound Coordinator RN

Cassena Care
03.2023 - 12.2023

Infection Preventionist RN

Cassena Care
05.2022 - 03.2023

Ob/gyn (LPN to RN)

New York Presbyterian Medical Group of Westchester
06.2015 - 03.2022

Pediatrics/OB PCA (patient Care Assistant)

Westchester Medical Center
01.2012 - 03.2014

Counselor (per Diem)

Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
11.2009 - 12.2010

Program Coordinator: East River Senior Center

Union Settlement Association
10.2007 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Maxwell School of Leadership & Public Affairs

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Jersey College

Diploma in Clinical - Licensed Practical Nurse

Lincoln Technical Institute

Certification -

The City College of New York

Certification -

Syracuse University

Spanish -

Instituto Internacional

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