Lynda Lopez-Alvarez
Sioux Falls,United States
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate nursing staff member diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of diverse backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cares.. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Orthopedic Trauma
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
11.2021 - Current
- Managed caseload of 4 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assisted patients in execution of physical therapy exercises and interventions, providing both physical and motivational support.
Patient Care Technician, Surgery
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Collaborated and established strong working relationships with physicians, supervisors and colleagues
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
Home Health Aide
Dow Rummel Village
05.2017 - 03.2021
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life
- Assisted terminally ill patients with personal care such as bathing, grooming and dressing
- Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships
Patient Care Technician, Med-Surg
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse to identify changes from prior measurements
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths and integrity checks
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
Education
Associate in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Mitchell Technical Institute
Mitchell, SD08.2024
Associate of Science: Nursing -
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD12.2021
Skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Needs Assessment
- Compassionate Care
- Team Collaboration
- Trauma recovery
- Infection Control
- Fluent in Spanish
- Intravenous Therapy
- Wound Care
Certification
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
- Certified Nurse's Training – 2020
- Licensed Practical Nurse 2021
Activities
Deans List, Academic Honor- Southeast Technical Institute
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Orthopedic Trauma
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
11.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Surgery
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
Patient Care Technician, Med-Surg
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
12.2019 - 05.2020
Home Health Aide
Dow Rummel Village
05.2017 - 03.2021
Associate in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Mitchell Technical Institute
Associate of Science: Nursing -
Southeast Technical Institute
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