Maria Cervantes Lopez
Aurora,CO
Summary
Compassionate and motivated nursing student preparing to graduate with a BSN from the University of Colorado Anschutz in May 2025. Previous experience working with children at Denver Health sparked my passion for pediatrics and inspired me to further my education in nursing. Skilled at building trust and providing comfort to children during care, including immunizations and procedures. Dedicated to safe, evidence-based, and family-centered care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Denver Health
Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Communicated with children and families during care, including immunizations, ensuring comfort and trust.
- Supported nurses in a fast-paced pediatric environment while providing safe, compassionate care.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team and used critical thinking to meet patient and family needs.
Guardian Angels Health Center
Medical Assistant Extern - Pediatrics
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Collected patient vital signs, chief complaints, and supported communication while practicing medical terminology.
- Administered injections (IM, ID, SQ), drew blood, and performed diagnostic tests including urinalysis, pregnancy tests, throat cultures, EKGs, and hearing/vision screenings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Anschutz
Aurora, CO05-2026
Associate of Science -
Community College of Aurora
16000 E Centretech Pkwy, Aurora, CO 8001105-2024
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
13750 E Mississippi Ave, Aurora, CO 8001212-2019
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Adaptable to new environments and workflows
- Stay calm and effective under pressure
- Quick learner with strong problem-solving ability
- Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills
- Pediatric growth and development assessment
- Family-centered communication and education
- Therapeutic play and comfort techniques during procedures
Timeline
Denver Health
Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
04.2021 - 07.2023
Guardian Angels Health Center
Medical Assistant Extern - Pediatrics
12.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Anschutz
Associate of Science -
Community College of Aurora
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Clinical Experience
September 2025
Children's Hospital of Colorado ( Aurora, CO)
Pediatric clinical rotation, Floor 9 Cardiac Progressive Care Unit ( CPCU): Performed pediatric assessments and delivered age-appropriate care, Practiced family-centered communication with patients and caregivers
July 2025
Highline Place Memory Care ( Littleton, CO)
Gerontology clinical rotation: Practiced therapeutic communication with older adults, Completed comprehensive geriatric assessments, Identified and supported patients' physical needs and age-related changes
April-May 2025
Centennial Peaks Hospital ( Louisville, Co)
Mental health clinical rotation: Acute detox, including suicide, depression and pediatric mental health. Promoted pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions while conducting suicide and depression screenings, using therapeutic communication and motivational interviewing to support patients
February-March 2025
UC Health Longs Peak ( Longmont, CO)
Complex care clinical rotation, Med Surg. During this rotation, I gained hands-on experience placing IVs, NG tubes, and Foley catheters, provided wound care, and had the opportunity to follow a flight nurse and observe procedures in the cath lab.
September 2024
UC Health ( Aurora, CO)
Med Surg 1 clinical rotation, Hematology/Oncology: Delivered pain management, cared for immunocompromised patients, and completed physical assessments.