Stephanie Lopez,RN
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Highly trained and motivated critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Unit 87 Thoracic ICU
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with social workers, financial counselors, pharmacists, nurses, dietitians, therapists, psychiatrists, and chaplains as part of multidisciplinary teams providing comprehensive care for transplant patients.
Registered Nurse- Unit 72 IMC
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care in the inpatient critical care setting.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment of vital signs, administering medications, wound care, and intravenous infusions.
- Monitored the effectiveness of interventions and treatments by assessing changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
- Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
- Instructed nursing staff on proper documentation related to wound care treatments.
- Performed the monthly skin prevalence assessment.
- Attended and contributed to unit practice council.
Nurse Intern, Adult Medical-Surgical
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
Lakeland, FL
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Cashier
Publix Supermarkets
Gainesville, FL
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
Degree-Seeking College Volunteer
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
03.2015 - 03.2020
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Answered visitor questions, offered directions and escorted to destination.
- Performed general cleaning duties, keeping work areas clean and organized.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL12.2022
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05-2020
Skills
- Patient Care Oversight
- Cultural competence
- Basic Life Support
- Clear Patient Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Precepting
- OWL RN
- Wound Care, prevention, and dressing
- VAC placement
- Culturally-sensitive care
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Red Cross [10/04/23-present]
- Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, License number RN9618794
- Ostomy-wound liaison RN [9/06/23-present]
Accomplishments
- Dean's List, October 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Unit 87 Thoracic ICU
UF Health Shands Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse- Unit 72 IMC
UF Health Shands Hospital
02.2023 - 02.2025
Nurse Intern, Adult Medical-Surgical
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
12.2021 - 11.2022
Cashier
Publix Supermarkets
07.2018 - 12.2021
Degree-Seeking College Volunteer
UF Health Shands Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Polk State College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Santa Fe College
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