Lorena Lopez
Raymondville,TX
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse highly skilled in developing and implementing patient-care plans, administering medication, and monitoring and recording patient progress. Adept at collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care. Committed to promoting optimal health and improving quality of life for patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Liaison LVN
South Heart Clinic
08.2024 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages when sending refills.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Increased clinic efficiency by managing patient scheduling, documentation, and follow-up appointments.
Home Health Nurse
Ageless Living Home health
03.2024 - Current
- Monitor and care for high acuity pediatric patients
- Administer medication via gtube and jtube,carefully monitoring for adverse effects and side effects
- Wound dressing and provide pain management
- Provide tracheostomy cleaning and care
- Provide G-tube cleaning and care
- Ventilator care and cleaning
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate quality care for patients.
- Managed caseload efficiently while maintaining high standards of professional practice.
- Adapted nursing interventions based on client's changing needs or responses to treatment plans.
- Conducted home safety assessments to identify potential hazards within the home environment.
- Exercised sound judgment when making decisions regarding patient safety and well-being.
Covid Screener LVN
Rhino Medical
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Provide Covid-19 tests for clients of all ages
- Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to procedures for specimen handling and processing
- Adheres to Company policies and procedures including departmental programs, quality control, performance improvement, and safety
- Register and enter Covid results for clients
- Utilized proper PPE for Covid testing
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of COVID-19 testing and contact tracing protocols and procedures
- Offered protective masks and face shields to guests to protect against virus
LVN
SOG
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Treated clients with the utmost care and respect
- Collaborated with the health care team to establish and manage patient care
- UAC Portal experience
- Medication Administration
- Provided quick assessments and helped to determine treatment needed for clients
- Documented clients care and progress.
- Assessed patient's response to treatments and medications and adjusted accordingly as directed by physician protocol.
- Provided compassionate patient care while adhering to professional standards of nursing practice.
Youth Care Worker
International Educational Services
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Adapted quickly to changing processes due to new regulations or updated guidance from public health authorities
- Utilized strong communication skills to explain the screening process and answer questions from patients
- Provided patient screening for COVID-19 symptoms, including temperature checks and symptom assessments
- Monitored and reported COVID-19 screening results to management
- Reduced risk of cross-contamination and patient infection by sterilizing and cleaning equipment
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive health information
- Maintained accurate records of all screenings, test results, and contact tracing activities
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop protocols and guidelines for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing
- Treated clients with the utmost care and respect
- Collaborated with the health care team to establish and manage patient care
- UAC Portal experience
- Medication Administration
- Provided quick assessments and helped to determine treatment needed for clients
- Documented clients care and progress
- Assessed patient's response to treatments and medications and adjusted accordingly as directed by physician protocol
- Provided compassionate patient care while adhering to professional standards of nursing practice
- Oversaw the daily routines of youth in placement and prepared and delivered services related to needs
- Supervision of children
- Assist with transfers
- Assist in children intake
- Assist in weekend activities for children
Education
LVN License -
Rio Grande Valley College
10.2019
Medical Assistant Certification -
Southern Careers Institute
TX01.2005
High School Diploma -
Raymondville High School
TX01.2005
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Quick Learner
- Adaptable to change
- Highly organized and efficient
- Microsoft Office usage
- Medication administration
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Tracking symptoms
- Documenting incidents
- Caring for wounds
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Pediatric Care
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Care Coordination
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Liaison LVN
South Heart Clinic
08.2024 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Ageless Living Home health
03.2024 - Current
Covid Screener LVN
Rhino Medical
10.2021 - 02.2024
LVN
SOG
02.2019 - 09.2021
Youth Care Worker
International Educational Services
04.2016 - 05.2018
LVN License -
Rio Grande Valley College
Medical Assistant Certification -
Southern Careers Institute
High School Diploma -
Raymondville High School
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