Theresa Lopez
Saint Clair Shores,MI
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and excellent time management.
I am an enthusiastic Registered Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills, with a clear understanding of Patient and Family-Centered Care and training new graduates.
I am currently a Stroke Champion and member of multiple committees on the Cardiac Critical Care Step Down Unit.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Beaumont Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe, MI
11.2021 - Current
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Kept organized records of facility's services and utilization of inpatient beds.
- Integrated evidence-based nursing into practice environment for 42 nurses.
- Communicated with members of medical staff and department heads during weekly update meetings.
Charge Nurse
Beaumont Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe, MI
03.2011 - 11.2021
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Clinical Registered Nurse
Beaumont Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe, MI
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Used EPIC to track patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Nurse Technician
Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital
Grosse Pointe, MI
01.2007 - 03.2010
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Worked with R.N's and related staff to develop and implement treatment plans.
Shoemart Manager
Meldisco
Madison Heights, MI
01.1991 - 01.2007
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
Sales Associate
Mervyns Department Store
Warren, MI
05.1989 - 01.1991
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
Unit Secretary CO-OP
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
Royal Oak, MI
05.1988 - 05.1989
- Complied with mandated organizational and regulatory mandates to maintain patient safety and privacy.
- Processed physician orders
- Assist in supporting patients and medical staff by answering incoming calls, organizing charts and admitting new patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI12.2009
Associate of Arts - General
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI12.1995
Skills
- Patient Counseling
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Post Cardiac Catheterization Care
- Task Delegation
- Department Reviews
Certification
ACLS and BLS
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Beaumont Grosse Pointe
11.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse
Beaumont Grosse Pointe
03.2011 - 11.2021
Clinical Registered Nurse
Beaumont Grosse Pointe
03.2010 - 03.2011
Nurse Technician
Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2010
Shoemart Manager
Meldisco
01.1991 - 01.2007
Sales Associate
Mervyns Department Store
05.1989 - 01.1991
Unit Secretary CO-OP
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
05.1988 - 05.1989
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wayne County Community College District
Associate of Arts - General
Macomb Community College
ACLS and BLS
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