NOÉ LOPEZ
Pomona,CA
Summary
Compassionate and board certified nurse practitioner with 5 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Proficient in analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build accurate diagnoses. Versatile adjunct faculty nursing instructor with over 4 years of experience, providing hands-on training to students and possessing excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Experienced in teaching clinical courses and seeking a full-time role that presents professional challenges while leveraging interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Successful and focused adjunct faculty, developing and improving nursing programs, designing innovative curricula, and creating highly engaging didactic and clinical lessons. Excited to bring talent to a growing nursing program and contribute to the development of highly knowledgeable and skilled graduate level nurses. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills, poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner Adjunct Faculty
Azusa Pacific University
01.2022 - Current
- Applied faith learning integration in graduate nursing program
- Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing physical exam techniques.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments (OSCE).
- Assessed student's competence during clinical conferences and/or clinical site visit
- Educated graduate nursing students to use evidence based medicine and shared decision making
Family Nurse Practitioner, Diabetes Educator
Cucamonga Valley Medical Group
01.2020 - Current
- Perform comprehensive care and management of patient in primary care clinic
- Responsible for obtaining pertinent history and physical exam, developing a plan of care which may include laboratory studies, diagnostic studies, medication therapies or appropriate specialty consultations
- Also implemented a diabetes self-management program that achieved recognition from the American Diabetes Association
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
Volunteer Nurse/Diabetes Educator
Water of Life Community Church Mobile Medical Clinic
06.2014 - 01.2020
- With the use of a mobile medical unit, participated on a monthly basis of providing free medical care to underserved populations living in the Inland Empire
- Duties included: dispensing of oral medications, obtaining vital signs, and providing diabetes self-management education
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Patient Educator
Kaiser Permanente
08.2011 - 12.2019
- Provide education to patients and their caregivers/spouses/relatives in how to improve the self-management of chronic conditions such as Diabetes Mellitus, obesity and/or heart disease
- Also worked in the capacity as a facilitator for group support programs for weight loss/maintenance or smoking cessation
- Also provided education and assisted in the completion of advanced health care directives for clients and their significant others
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education services to clients.
Emergency Department Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2009 - 08.2011
- Worked collaboratively with other health professionals in the delivery of safe, compassionate nursing in an acute care setting
- Duties performed included: triaging of patients according to severity index scale, implementing physician orders, stabilizing and transfer of care of patients to tertiary care sent via ambulance
- Also participated as a member of the Emergency Department Hazardous Response Team
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA01.2015
Associated Degree - Nursing
Los Angeles County School of Nursing And Allied Health
Los Angeles, CA01.2002
Skills
- Chronic illness management
- Health education facilitation
- Preventive health practices
- Supervisory support in clinical settings
- Research-driven methodology
- Instructional techniques
- Student assessment
- Conducting physical assessments
- Capability in evaluating student performance
- Guiding student learning
- Performing comprehensive physical evaluations
- Evidence-based decision making
- Knowledge of pharmacological principles
Affiliations
- California Association for Nurse Practitioners
- American Diabetes Association
- Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists
Awards
- Donny McCluskey Scholarship, Western University of College of Graduate Nursing, 2018
- Kaiser Permanente Extraordinary Nursing Care Award, 2016
- Most Inspirational Student Award, RN to BSN Cohort 16, Azusa Pacific University, 2015
Certification
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist , National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators - December 2018
Languages
Spanish
Interests
- Enjoy participating in cycling for overall physical and mental well-being
- Volunteering with Boy Scout of America
- Outdoor Recreation with my family and dog
- I have a passion for photography
- Participating in various church activities, including Married couples small group and Men's Bible study
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Adjunct Faculty
Azusa Pacific University
01.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Diabetes Educator
Cucamonga Valley Medical Group
01.2020 - Current
Volunteer Nurse/Diabetes Educator
Water of Life Community Church Mobile Medical Clinic
06.2014 - 01.2020
Patient Educator
Kaiser Permanente
08.2011 - 12.2019
Emergency Department Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2009 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
Western University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Associated Degree - Nursing
Los Angeles County School of Nursing And Allied Health
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