Rafael Lopez
Coachella,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Caring Pediatric Registered Nurse eager to provide compassionate and impactful care for patients in all health and living conditions. Committed to integrating new and emerging care techniques. Dedicated to individualized healthcare planning to provide optimal outcomes. Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Pediatric and Emergency specialty.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2008 - Current
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, enabling informed decision-making among healthcare providers.
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
- Lead a department of 3 LVN's and work cooperatively with 3 pediatricians.
Registered Nurse
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
02.2004 - 10.2008
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO08.2013
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA12.2003
Skills
- End of life care
- Patient Examination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Patient Care Assessment
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Child Development
- Routine Examinations
- Preventive Healthcare
- Collecting vitals
- Delegation and Motivation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Clear Patient Communication
- EMR / EHR
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Pediatric Basic Trauma Life Support
- CPR/AED
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
02.2004 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
College of The Desert
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