Years of acute care experience
Lorissa Lopez
Registered Nurse
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Experienced psychiatric RN specializing in patient assessment, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care. Proficient in compassionately facilitating patient-centered care, while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to improve patient outcomes in acute psychiatric settings.
Overview
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Relevant degrees
Work History
Assessment & Referral RN
Heritage Oaks Hospital
Sacramento, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive clinical assessments for patients presenting for psychiatric inpatient admission, including mental health evaluations, medical screening, and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to determine the appropriate level of care, coordinate admissions, and ensure compliance with hospital protocols and regulatory standards.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, referral sources, and healthcare providers to facilitate timely and safe patient transfers into acute psychiatric care.
- Demonstrate expertise in crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and trauma-informed care to support patients with complex behavioral health needs.
Unit Assistant
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
Folsom, USA
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Assisted the charge nurse with staffing coordination and patient placement to facilitate unit needs.
- Communicated effectively with departments, families, and physicians for optimal care.
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated transportation services while collaborating with medical staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records and information.
- Coordinated patient discharge plans with case managers, facilities, and family members.
CNA / Patient Safety Attendant
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
Folsom, USA
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Assisted registered nurses with providing post-operative care for surgical patients during inpatient hospital admissions.
- Supervised and cared for high-risk psychiatric patients while collaborating with the healthcare team to promptly address safety concerns.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a secure environment for patients.
- Performed ECGs and supported nursing staff and providers with patient care, as needed.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Enloe Medical Center
, USA
04.2016 - 11.2020
- Assisted telemetry and neurology patients with daily living activities, adhering to condition-specific precautions.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, reporting changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Delivered best-practice, patient-centered care following physician orders and facility policies.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families during care.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in Meditech and Epic electronic health records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT12-2024
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Butte Community College
Oroville, CA12-2019
Skills
- Patient assessment and clinical judgment
- Crisis intervention and therapeutic communication
- Care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Trauma-informed care and psychiatric expertise
- Electronic health records management
- HIPAA compliance
- Basic life support CPR
- 5150 LPS-designated clinician
Certification
- Registered Nurse, CA, # 95410733
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
References
- Melissa Fleming, Director of Assessment & Referrals, Heritage Oaks Hospital
- Candace Beauchamp, Medical Telemetry Charge Nurse, Mercy Hospital of Folsom
- Isaac Agbettor, Emergency Department Staff Nurse, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
- Diana Waldrop, Emergency Department Nurse Shift Manager, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
- Erica Napper, Medical Telemetry Nurse Shift Manager, Mercy Hospital of Folsom
- Oscar Collaso, Medical Surgical Staff Nurse, Sutter Roseville Medical Center
*Reference contact information available upon request.
Timeline
Assessment & Referral RN
Heritage Oaks Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Unit Assistant
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
09.2023 - 04.2025
CNA / Patient Safety Attendant
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
11.2020 - 09.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Enloe Medical Center
04.2016 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Butte Community College
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