Katrina Lopez
Menifee,CA
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Department Scribe Ambassador at ScribeAmerica, with strong experience in EHR documentation and supporting high-acuity clinical workflows. Skilled in real-time data entry, patient history taking, and adapting quickly in fast-paced environments. I bring leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to patient-centered care that strengthens provider efficiency and overall department flow. Fluent in Spanish, helping to support clear communication with diverse patients. I hope to carry these skills forward as I transition into a future role as an emergency room nurse.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Scribe Ambassador
ScribeAmerica
Hemet, California
03.2021 - Current
- Documented patient encounters, including HPI, ROS, exams, and provider decision-making, in a high-acuity ED setting.
- Monitored time-sensitive diagnostics, such as labs, imaging, and EKGs, to support workflow and provider efficiency.
- Trained new scribes on ED documentation standards, triage protocols, and prioritization to ensure consistent performance.
- Demonstrated strong time management and adaptability while managing multiple charts and rapidly changing patient conditions.
Transition to Practice
ER at West Craig
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Completed nine 12-hour shifts with an experienced ED nurse preceptor in a stand-alone emergency department.
- Performed focused assessments, patient triage and discharge, and accurate documentation using evidence-based standards.
- Practiced core emergency skills, including IV insertion, medication administration, wound care, splinting, and specimen collection, while maintaining safety.
- Assisted with rapid interventions for high-acuity patients, strengthening situational awareness, prioritization, and teamwork.
- Improved communication with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team through clear updates, education, and collaboration.
Primary Care Medical Scribe
Scribe-X
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Completed detailed, real-time documentation of clinical encounters, including assessments, treatment plans, and patient education, under minimal supervision.
- Monitored diagnostic test orders and followed up on results, enhancing provider efficiency and care continuity.
- Trained and supported new scribes in understanding outpatient clinical workflows, preventive care documentation, and EHR navigation.
- Used strong organizational skills to manage high patient volume while ensuring documentation accuracy and timeliness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Las Vegas12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of California
San Diego06.2020
Skills
- EHR documentation (Cerner, Allscripts)
- FLUENT IN SPANISH
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Leadership
- Fast typing speed
- Patient history taking
- Real-time data entry
- Medical terminology
- Workflow optimization
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Transition to Practice
ER at West Craig
10.2025 - 11.2025
Primary Care Medical Scribe
Scribe-X
08.2023 - 09.2024
Emergency Department Scribe Ambassador
ScribeAmerica
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of California