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Maria Lopez

McAllen,Texas

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 15+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in SNF, home health, and hospital settings. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Case Manager

South Texas Health System
06.2004 - Current
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
  • Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
  • Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
  • Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.

LVN, Pediatric ICU

South Texas Health Systerm
06.1998 - 08.2002
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.

LVN

Home Health Services
01.1995 - 06.1998
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

LVN

SNF, Hospital, Home Health
10.1992 - 12.1994
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2024

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

South Texas College
Mcallen, TX
05.2003

LVN - Nursing

Saint Philips College
San Antonio, TX
08.2002

High School Diploma -

Edcouch-Elsa High School
Edcouch, TX
05.1988

Skills

  • Patient Discharging
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Hospice Education
  • Patient Care

Timeline

Registered Nurse Case Manager

South Texas Health System
06.2004 - Current

LVN, Pediatric ICU

South Texas Health Systerm
06.1998 - 08.2002

LVN

Home Health Services
01.1995 - 06.1998

LVN

SNF, Hospital, Home Health
10.1992 - 12.1994

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

South Texas College

LVN - Nursing

Saint Philips College

High School Diploma -

Edcouch-Elsa High School

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