Rosalva Lopez

• Registered Nurse in Same Day Surgery / Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic.
• Provides direct patient care for Pre-Surgical and Post-Op Patients.
• Provides direct patient care for Mental Health - Pre and Post-OP ECT and Ketamine Patients.
• Provides initial and on-going physical assessments and reports abnormalities to services.
• Provides discharge instructions and education to post-op patients.
• Perform pre-procedural instructions and follow-up post procedure calls.
• Performing duties as a Charge Nurse.
• Performs phlebotomy, IV heplocks and EKGs.
• Collaborate with other health care providers to promote consistency and efficacy of patient care.
• Assesses and evaluates patient progress and reports any abnormalities appropriately to the services.
• Functions as a Patient Advocate.
• Implements infection control and adheres to the guidelines.
• Secures patient's privacy and rights accordingly.
• Assures that the ride is provided according to the Anesthesia Policy for outpatients upon discharge.
• Works alongside Anesthesia and OR Scheduler when assigned to Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT).
• PAT Duties include preparing the surgery list for the next 2 days, reviewing charts to include evaluating, assessing lab and imagery results, monitoring consents and H&Ps are in order, notifying and answering questions for the services, anesthesia and OR scheduler regarding any PREOP issues, providing patient education, reviews and answers CPRS Consults, assist and works alongside the OR scheduler with the surgery lists and Surgical Scheduling Plan requests.

• Registered Nurse in Medical / Surgical Unit with patient ratio of 4-6 patients.
• Provided direct patient care for Post-surgical, Medical and COVID-19 patients.
• Provided education for post-surgical, medical and COVID-19 care.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Performed duties as Charge Nurse.
• Member of Infection Control Committee and Falls Committee.
• Preceptor to new Nurses.
• CPR-BLS certified, active through RQI program.
• Assisted with Rapid Response and CODE BLUE calls on the Unit.

Administrative Healthcare Technician for OEF/OIF Clinic (now M2VA Program)

• Healthcare Technician in the ECC (Extended Care Clinic) - 1C and Mental Health - 2South and 2North Units

• Worked at Dewitt Army Hospital, Forward Support Units: 302 FSB, 1st Cavalry, 29th ID, 205 MB, and DET 6 STARC
• Active Duty, 4 years; National Guard, 4 years