Patricia Lopez
New Cumberland,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- 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 direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC PinnacleHealth
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Medical Assitant specialist/phlebotomy
Susquehanna Internal Medicine Associates
02.2006 - 08.2019
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Education
Associates - Specialized Technology
Associate of Arts - Arts of Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA12.2019
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Academy of Medical Arts And Business
Harrisburg, PA06.2006
Skills
- Certified in BLS, PALS, ACLS
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Prioritizing Patients
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Detailed-Oriented
- Adaptability
- Strong Work Ethic
- Sexually Assault Nurse Examiner
- Workplace Violence Champion
- Flu Champion
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC PinnacleHealth
02.2020 - 02.2022
Medical Assitant specialist/phlebotomy
Susquehanna Internal Medicine Associates
02.2006 - 08.2019
Associates - Specialized Technology
Associate of Arts - Arts of Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Academy of Medical Arts And Business
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