Sheila Lopez
Rockdale,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse offering 35+ years background in hospital inpatient and outpatient settings. Strong clinical skills, adaptable to all areas of the healthcare settings. Patient-focused, skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress environments. Success in leading initiatives to improve clinical documentation, clinical processes and nurses' clinical knowledge. Enthusiastic, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Home Health arena.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Perioperative Services
Crockett Medical Center
Crockett, TX
02.2019 - Current
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 6-bed out patient surgery department , providing guidance and leadership to over 12 employees across more than 3 departments.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-testing and patient education.
Chief Nursing Officer
Little River Healthcare System
Rockdale, TX
06.2013 - 12.2018
- Achieved DNV accreditation and CAH designation for two hospitals.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes.
- Grow outpatient surgeries at Little River Healthcare -Temple Surgery Center from average of 150 per month to 230 per month.
- Achieved THA Gold and Silver quality awards for Little River Healthcare Hospital- Rockdale
- Re-opened and achieved DNV accreditation for Little River Healthcare- Cameron Hospital.
Director of Nursing Services
Little River Healthcare
Rockdale, TX
07.2006 - 06.2013
- Confidently managed overall operation of nursing services and patient care, including financial management, quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management, patient satisfaction, and quality .
- Worked as DON of hospital and 3 clinic and remained OR director .
- Increased family practice providers from 4 to 7. Increased specialty providers including surgeons from 8 to 22.
- Added outpatients services including cardiology , nuclear medicine and Ultrasound.
- Implemented Cerner EMR in hospital and clinics.
- Implemented nursing education department.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores for hospital and ED from mid 70% to mid and upper 90%.
- Achieved DNV accreditation
Staff Registered Nurse in ED,OR
Richards Memorial Hospital
Rockdale, TX
05.2003 - 07.2006
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing check-in of patients, triage based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Coordinated patient care with hospital standards.
- Identified opportunities to improve processes and treatment, making recommendations to improve care and outcomes.
- Effectively communicated with physicians to deliver information to patients on test results, treatment option and recommended procedures.
Surgical Technologist/ED Tech
Richards Memorial Hospital
Rockdale, TX
02.2001 - 05.2003
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
- Managed surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing field in accurate manner.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare them for tests and procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Surgical Technologist/ ED Tech
Central Texas Hospital
Cameron, TX
01.1991 - 02.2001
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Clinical coordinator for clinic follow up post op for all surgeons.
- assisted with procedures and codes in the ED.
- worked as unit clerk when needed.
Surgical Technologist
Scott And White
Temple, TX
12.1989 - 01.1991
- Sterilized instruments and equipment based on needs for specific procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Created unobstructed operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Trained staff on operating room policies and procedures, infection control standards and safety protocols.
Surgical Technologist
St. Edwards Hospital
Cameron, TX
08.1987 - 11.1989
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories.
- Quickly and accurately set up equipment and counts, following surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Cleaned, restocked and set up surgical suites.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using wide range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Temple College
Temple, TX05.2003
Certification - Surgical Technology
Temple College
Temple, TX08.1987
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Clinical judgment
- Reporting requirements
- Policy and Program Development
- High level of autonomy
- Team player
- Problem Identification
- Nursing Operations Management
Timeline
Director of Perioperative Services
Crockett Medical Center
02.2019 - Current
Chief Nursing Officer
Little River Healthcare System
06.2013 - 12.2018
Director of Nursing Services
Little River Healthcare
07.2006 - 06.2013
Staff Registered Nurse in ED,OR
Richards Memorial Hospital
05.2003 - 07.2006
Surgical Technologist/ED Tech
Richards Memorial Hospital
02.2001 - 05.2003
Surgical Technologist/ ED Tech
Central Texas Hospital
01.1991 - 02.2001
Surgical Technologist
Scott And White
12.1989 - 01.1991
Surgical Technologist
St. Edwards Hospital
08.1987 - 11.1989
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Temple College
Certification - Surgical Technology
Temple College
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