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Vicki Lopez

Okeechobee,USA

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable Cardiovascular Quality Coordinator with over fourteen years of acute healthcare experience, including six years in critical care. A strong commitment to continuous learning and embracing new challenges drives the implementation of goal-oriented strategies that enhance patient care. Proven ability to excel both independently and collaboratively within team environments fosters effective communication and problem-solving skills. Recognition as a 2022 International Finalist for the Excellence in Nursing Award for Compassionate Care underscores a deep dedication to delivering high-quality, empathetic healthcare.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Management Coordinator

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
10.2024 - Current
  • - Assist and support those who are in the cardiovascular service line
  • - Audit cardiac charts, abstract data, develop data reports
  • - Assist with development and performance improvement of cardiac program
  • - Maintenance and process improvement of the cardiovascular service line
  • - Collaborate with nursing management and staff nurses to define, guide, and evaluate nursing practices in provision of care of cardiac patients
  • - Creation of policies and procedures related to cardiac care and clinical research
  • - Serves as a nursing consultant to others in multidisciplinary teams
  • - Coordinates and schedules monthly PCI meetings, Cardiovascular service line meeting, cardiology and cardiovascular M&Ms.
  • - Research other cardiac systems in practice to develop and test relevant theories in providing better patient care
  • - Assist in data abstraction for the cardiovascular registries
  • - Submit data to registries
  • - Responsible for the maintenance of the ACC-NCDR Cath/PCI and ICD registries, Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database
  • - Monitors data integrity and validity
  • - Analyzes registry data on cardiac patients to identify trends for strategic planning and performance improvement
  • - Provides morbidity and mortality data to the cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons
  • - Assure accurate data collection optimal documentation

PRN PICC Nurse

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
06.2023 - Current
  • Competencies by BARD
  • - Inserting ultrasound guided peripheral IVs, Midlines, and PICC lines
  • - Assessing patients for appropriate venous access
  • - Follow the Standards of Practice set by Infusion Nurses
  • - Maintenance of Midlines and Central lines in the facility
  • - Educate patients, family members, and staff on care and usage of Midlines and Central lines
  • (2 Year)

Registered Nurse

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
01.2019 - 10.2024
  • ICU Charge Nurse 3/2023- 10/2024
  • Job Duties Include:
  • – Administering Medication
  • – Monitoring patient conditions
  • – Providing care in acute care setting
  • – Maintaining an accurate report on patient conditions and status
  • – Communicating changes in patients' condition with health care providers
  • – Educating and informing patients on medications
  • – Documenting patient care in Meditech
  • – Providing a safe patient care environment
  • – Attending team meetings
  • – Staying informed on policy changes
  • – Assisting team members as needed
  • – Assisting in discharge planning
  • – Assisting and implementing care planning
  • (Transitioned to ICU in February 2020)

Telemetry Technician

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2020
  • Job Duties Include:
  • - Interpreting and monitoring telemetry rhythms.
  • - Informing patient care staff of baseline/irregular/critical rhythms.
  • - Alerting Rapid Response/ Code Blue team when necessary.
  • - Documenting changes in rhythms.
  • - Communicating critical changes with physicians.
  • - Coordinate, organize, and maintain telemetry equipment. Includes reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
  • - Answer and direct overflow calls.
  • - Assisting in new employee training and familiarization with Tele system
  • (7 years)

Temp Administrative Assistant

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Job Duties Include:
  • - Assist with supply inventory compilation. (office supply and medical equipment)
  • - Coordinate orders to fill department needs including office supply and medical equipment orders.
  • - Coordinate equipment supply and use based on needs of the nursing staff.
  • - Organize educational Skills Fair events for Employees based on individual department specifications.
  • - Organize new hire and orientation packets for Employees.
  • - Responsible for submitting correct employee documentation to Human Resource department regarding new hire training.
  • - Completion of approval request process and vendor coordination for order requisition.
  • (3 year)
  • Can provide more history upon request.

Certified Nursing Assistant/ Patient Care Assistant

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2019
  • Job Duties Include:
  • - Applying standard safety precautions and providing individualized care for each patient.
  • - Assist with daily living activities. Delivering meals to patients, turning and ambulating patients and providing plenty of fresh water, as well as extra nourishment between meals
  • - Help patients with personal hygiene. Provide patients with bedpans, help with baths, shampoos and showers
  • - Provide adjunct care for the patient, non-sterile dressings
  • - Check vital signs and record daily information in Meditech
  • - Assist the nurses and other staff as needed
  • - Giving and Receiving thorough shift report
  • - Assisting with new employee training
  • (7 years)

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
12.2025

Associates of Science - Nursing

Indian River State College
12.2018

Standard High School Diploma - undefined

Okeechobee High School
01.2012

Skills

  • 2022 International Finalist for the Excellence in Nursing Award for Compassionate Care
  • Member of the Nurses Professional Practice Council 2022-2023
  • Ultrasound Venous Access (Peripheral IV, Midlines, PICCs)
  • Finished HCA CNC Leadership Courses
  • Certified HCA Preceptor
  • Contracted IRSC Preceptor
  • Familiar with Windows Operating Systems: XP,7, Vista, 10
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office Utilities: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Etc
  • Familiar with Meditech, Expanse, Pixis, Omni Cell, and Epic (facility tools)
  • Can change a tire
  • Basic conversational Spanish
  • Familiar with NCDR and STS registries

Certification

  • HCA Training- Completed novice nurse training for Med/Surg/Tele at JFK and North West campuses. (2/2019-4/2019)
  • HCA ICU Training-Completed ICU training at JFK and FSU simulation lab (10/13/20-12/4/20)
  • Infusion knowledge course- Certification on IV therapies and placement of Ultrasound Guided IVs, Midlines, and Picc lines. 16hr course (6/1/23-6/2/23)

Timeline

Quality Management Coordinator

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
10.2024 - Current

PRN PICC Nurse

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
01.2019 - 10.2024

Temp Administrative Assistant

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019

Telemetry Technician

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant/ Patient Care Assistant

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2019

Associates of Science - Nursing

Indian River State College

Standard High School Diploma - undefined

Okeechobee High School

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

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