TERESA LOPEZ
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse IV Certification.
Kaiser Permanente
09.2010 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- 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.
- Provided department orientation to all incoming nurses.
- Help implement just in time training for vaccine nurses.
- Worked closely with management team to keep staff skills up to date.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sutter Center for Psychiatry
06.2000 - 09.2012
- Administer medications to adults and children in inpatient psychiatric setting
- Collect data of patient condition and report to RN and MD
- Monitor for signs and symptoms of medication reactions
- Take and transcribe doctors orders
- Maintain patient safety through effective communication with health care team.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and behaviors.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Golden Living Center
06.2009 - 09.2009
- Administer medication to elderly patients in long term care facility
- Perform wound care
- Supervise Nursing Assistants
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2022
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Sacramento City College (SCC)
SACRAMENTO CA09.2008
Skills
- Workflow Coordination
- Procedure Explanation
- Adaptable and Flexible
- EMR Systems
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- HIPAA Protocols
- Infection Control
- Immunization Administration
- HIPAA Guideline Adherence
- Assisting Physicians
- Intramuscular Injections
- Nursing Process
Additional Information
- AWARDS , 2008 SCC Geraldine T. Olsen Award Sacramento, Ca For Outstanding Leadership within the SCC Vocational Nursing program
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse IV Certification.
Kaiser Permanente
09.2010 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Golden Living Center
06.2009 - 09.2009
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sutter Center for Psychiatry
06.2000 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Western Governors University
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Sacramento City College (SCC)
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