Valerie Lopez
Portland,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Veteran Affairs
Corpus Christi, Texas
03.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established protocols and standards.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Advocated for veterans' needs within the healthcare system effectively.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
Registered Nurse
HCA Rockport Freestanding ER
Rockport, Texas
04.2021 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
- Assisted in triaging patients during emergency situations and routine visits.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
HCA Portland Freestanding ER
Portland, TX
08.2017 - 04.2021
- Trained new nurses on policies, procedures, and best practices in patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX 08.2013 - 08.2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- IV therapy
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Mentoring new staff
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- NRP
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Veteran Affairs
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA Rockport Freestanding ER
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA Portland Freestanding ER
08.2017 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
08.2013 - 08.2017