Sandra Lopez
Ukiah,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. CA-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
License Vocational Nurse
Mendocino County Public Health
10.2021 - Current
- Through WIC, ensured development of peer breastfeeding counseling program through CDPH regulations
- Assured program followed state regulations, policies, and procedures
- Managed and maintained proper handling of breast pumps and materials
- Attended meetings with various community and volunteer groups
- Evaluated existing operations and procedures within assigned program area
- Ensured vaccine compliance through VFC operation manual and state rules and regulations
- Liaised with various agencies and served as departmental representative for COVID-19 medications for partnering clinics
- Composed, organized, and revised program reports, policies, and procedure manuals
- Planned and coordinated development of new and revised programs through state vaccine programs
- Participated in staff and professional meetings
- Followed written and oral instructions
- Worked under changing priorities and tight time schedules
- Performed assigned duties.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
Postpartum Nurse, Lactation Educator
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
11.2015 - 02.2023
- Received newborns and assessed stabilization through mother and newborn bonding
- Assisted in lactation education and techniques
- Analyzed assessment data to determine diagnosis and care issues
- Participated in discharge planning
- Defined organizational, procedural, and resource allocation problems
- Developed and reviewed departmental policies and procedures
- Followed written and oral instructions
- Worked under changing priorities and tight time schedules
- Performed assigned duties.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Coordinated and consulted with members of health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Coordinated and consulted with 4-member health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans
License Vocational Nurse
Redwood Quality Management Corporation
03.2018 - 10.2021
- Worked directly with Psychiatrists, Case Managers, and Therapists to ensure proper client care
- Tracked progress of clients and performed follow-up visits
- Managed client injections
- Ensured medication refills and proper medical documentation
- Used tact, discretion, initiative, and judgment
- Followed oral and written instructions
- Performed assigned duties.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Doctor
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Integrated Case Management Services
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Developed policies and procedures for injection clinic and psychiatric care services
- Organized, composed, and revised reports, policies, and procedure manuals
- Planned and coordinated development of new and revised programs
- Worked directly with Psychiatrists, Case Managers, and Therapists
- Tracked progress of clients and performed follow-up visits
- Managed client injections
- Ensured medication refills and proper medical documentation
- Used tact, discretion, initiative, and judgment
- Followed oral and written instructions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising doctor
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Adventist Home Health and Hospice
04.2012 - 06.2014
- Worked with and under direction of R.N
- Case Manager
- Assessed and evaluated each patient's overall health and safety status
- Ensured proper care in home
- Provided wound care, dressing changes, blood draws, and cardiac care
- Maintained proper documentation
- Worked closely with primary care provider.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Nurse
Education
Pending BSN degree - Nursing
Unitek College
Fremont11.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mendocino College
Ukiah, CA05.2025
Skills
- Patient Care
- Treatment Plan Implementation
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Patient Assessment
- Infection Control
- Workflow Coordination
- Health Education
- Physical Assessment
- Family Communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
License Vocational Nurse
Mendocino County Public Health
10.2021 - Current
License Vocational Nurse
Redwood Quality Management Corporation
03.2018 - 10.2021
Postpartum Nurse, Lactation Educator
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
11.2015 - 02.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Integrated Case Management Services
09.2014 - 11.2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Adventist Home Health and Hospice
04.2012 - 06.2014
Pending BSN degree - Nursing
Unitek College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mendocino College
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