Rosanna Lopez
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in long term, memory and assisted living patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Las Cruces wellness and rehabilitation
Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico
09.2023 - Current
LPN
Las Cruces Wellness and Rehab
Las Cruces, New Mexico
08.2023 - Current
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administered medications and performing other nursing duties.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
Las Cruces, New Mexico
08.2019 - Current
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 24 patients per day.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 24-bed unit.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Addus Home Health Care
Las Cruces, NM
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN
Favorite Staffing
Tampa, FL
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with CDC guidelines to combat Covid-19 epidemic.
- Directed patients in prescribed range of motion exercises after vaccine administration.
- Reduced pain and promoted healing in patients by administering therapeutic treatments such as administering vaccine.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Routinely performed diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including administering vaccine and drawing vaccine.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Welbrook Senior Living Las Cruces
Roswell, NM
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 12 patients per day.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 52-bed hospital.
- Cared for wounds by changing bandages, dressings and binders to promote healing.
- Ambulated patients in personal spaces, across facilities and in public locations with supportive care and attention to personal requirements.
- Assisted patients with daily hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, dental care and grooming.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunset Villa Care Center
Roswell, NM
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in 52-bed Long Term care facility.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis HealthCare
Roswell, NM
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Used mobility devices and hoyer and sarah lifts equipment to carefully and transport patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Vista College
Las Cruces, NM08.2019
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Detail-oriented
- Reliable transportation
- Electronic charting
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Patient relations
- Patient Triaging
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Samples Collection
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Patient Charting
- Patient and Compassionate
- Wound Dressing
- Specimen Collection
Certification
- Wound Care Certification
Timeline
LPN
Las Cruces wellness and rehabilitation
09.2023 - Current
LPN
Las Cruces Wellness and Rehab
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Addus Home Health Care
08.2021 - 08.2024
LPN
Favorite Staffing
04.2021 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
08.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Welbrook Senior Living Las Cruces
08.2018 - 06.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunset Villa Care Center
10.2015 - 04.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis HealthCare
06.2014 - 10.2015
Practical Nursing -
Vista College