Rachael Lopez
White Sands Missile Range
Summary
Registered Nurse and military spouse with 18+ years of diverse clinical experience delivering high quality care across inpatient, outpatient, surgical, community health and school-based environments. Skilled in holistic assessment, care coordination, and case-management-aligned patient support. Seeking a position in a school, outpatient or remote setting. Relocating to Tampa, FL in July 2026.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Las Cruces Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
- Provide daily health assessment and first aid
- Manage individualized care plans for students with chronic conditions, including medication administration and monitoring outcomes
- Maintain detailed, compliant documentation in accordance with health and privacy regulations
- Monitors student health progress towards desired outcomes through assessment and evaluation
- Collaborate with parents, physicians, counselors, teachers and community partners to support continuity of care and student wellness
- Educate students, families, and staff on health promotion, disease prevention, medication management, and chronic condition care
- Manage high-volume caseloads while prioritizing urgent health concerns
Registered Nurse: New Parent Support Program
Cannon Air Force Base
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered comprehensive home-based assessments addressing medical, developmental, psychosocial, and environmental factors impacting family health
- Applied motivational interviewing to strengthen caregiver engagement and adherence to individualized care plan
- Coordinated referrals across military and community systems, reducing barriers to early-intervention and support services
- Served as a patient advocate by ensuring clear communication between patients, families and providers
- Provided education and prevention information
Registered Nurse: Pre- and Post-procedure/Pre-Anesthesia Testing
Roosevelt General Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Completed detailed pre-operative assessments and anesthesia risk screenings for 20-30 patients daily, insuring surgical readiness
- Advocated for patients by facilitating communications between surgeons, anesthesia providers, primary care physicians, and patients to support safe surgical outcomes
- Identified barriers to care including transportation, medication access, and social support needs
- Clarified treatment plans and ensured informed consent and understanding of procedures
- Managed care coordination activities including scheduling, insurance verification support, and follow-up on abnormal test results requiring intervention
- Coordinated post-operative care plans to support safe recovery, prevent complications, and promote continuity of care
Nursing Experience
01.2007 - 01.2020
- Medical-Surgical Unit/Oncology
- Intensive Care Unit
- Pain Clinic
- Stress Test Lab/Cardiac Rehab
- Outpatient Surgery/Special Procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI01-2007
Bachelor of Health Science -
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI01-2005
Skills
- Care coordination
- Medical necessity review
- Telephonic outreach
- Patient assessment and triage
- Resource referral
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Electronic documentation
- Health promotion
Certification
- Basic Life Support Provider
- Basic Life Support Instructor
- National Board-Certified School Nurse
Timeline
School Nurse
Las Cruces Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse: New Parent Support Program
Cannon Air Force Base
01.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse: Pre- and Post-procedure/Pre-Anesthesia Testing
Roosevelt General Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2023
Nursing Experience
01.2007 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Health Science -
Grand Valley State University