Julie Lopez
North Port
Summary
Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist , now Registered Nurse with almost 10 years of experience in patient care, skilled in documentation, adaptability, and stress management.
Proficient in triage, vaccination, and phlebotomy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Managed patient triage and vital collection, enhancing data accuracy and care efficiency
- Administered vaccines and performed phlebotomy, supporting physician-led patient care
- Conducted insurance prior authorizations, improving approval rates and patient satisfaction
- Deliver compassionate patient care while monitoring vital signs and administering medications, maintaining detailed medical records and collaborating with healthcare team
- Implement evidence-based nursing protocols and ensure compliance with hospital policies, while coordinating patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams
- Partner with physicians and specialists to optimize treatment plans, while maintaining accurate patient assessments and emergency response readiness
Registered Nurse
MCR Health Services
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Phlebotomist
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
10.2017 - 07.2022
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Medical Assistant
MCR Health Services
07.2013 - 10.2017
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
05.2022
Skills
- Bilingual
- Triage
- Stress Management
- Adaptability
- Phlebotomy
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Family education
- Telemetry monitoring
- Taking vitals
- EMR systems
Certification
BLS/ACLS/PALS, American Heart Association, Present
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
MCR Health Services
07.2022 - 01.2023
Phlebotomist
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
10.2017 - 07.2022
Medical Assistant
MCR Health Services
07.2013 - 10.2017
BLS/ACLS/PALS, American Heart Association, Present
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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