Yerka Rodriguez111111111 Lopez
Charlotte,NC
Summary
A bilingual (Spanish/English) highly motivated, outgoing, energetic, patient centered. Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of long-term facilities. 7 Years experience in hospital environments (medicine field). Ability to provide individualized care plans and help patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mecklenburg Health & Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Organized and managed care of 20 patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Clinical Nursing Student
Medical Center Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Managed more than 6 new intake patient per day.
- Administered close patient care, including checking vital signs and checking telemetry.
Certified Chiropractic Assistant
American Back Care
12.2015 - 01.2019
- Document vital signs and patient's case history detail.
- Utilize therapeutic modalities.
- Perform therapeutic exercises with patients.
- Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals.
- Perform over 8 new patient intake.
- Prepare rooms, sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Ensure inventory of supplies is maintained.
Intensive Care Specialist
Cuban Medical Mision
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Outpatient and more than 7 medical emergencies per shift, emergency room.
- ICU; Post-surgical care established; medical consultation experience.
Medical Doctor
Primary Health Care Center
07.2013 - 03.2014
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Medical pregnancy consultation.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Sacred Heart
Puerto Rico03.2019
Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant Chiropractic Assistance -
State Board of Chiropractic
North Carolina05.2017
Critical Care Diploma - Critical Care
Villa Clara Higher Institute of Medical Sciences
Cuba12.2013
Bachelor of Science Doctor of Medicine -
Villa Clara Higher Institute of Medical Sciences
Cuba07.2013
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Care Assessment
- Direct Adults and Pediatric Care
- Maternal Health
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Patient focused care
- Recording Vital Signs
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Observing responses
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Chronic disease management
- Documenting behaviors
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Certification
Registered Nurse: Active License #332597 will expire on 07/31/2024 from North Carolina.
First Aid/CPR Certified: On the Go CPR,LLC by Julie Wilson will expire on 12/2023. eCard code 225411278542.
Software&Methodologies
Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Medisoft, Matrix Care.
HIPPA, ICD9
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mecklenburg Health & Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 03.2022
Clinical Nursing Student
Medical Center Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2019
Certified Chiropractic Assistant
American Back Care
12.2015 - 01.2019
Intensive Care Specialist
Cuban Medical Mision
03.2014 - 10.2015
Medical Doctor
Primary Health Care Center
07.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Sacred Heart
Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant Chiropractic Assistance -
State Board of Chiropractic
Critical Care Diploma - Critical Care
Villa Clara Higher Institute of Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Science Doctor of Medicine -
Villa Clara Higher Institute of Medical Sciences
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