Adriana Lopez
MSN, Registered Nurse
P.O. Box 2839 Big Bear Lake
Summary
Accomplished Emergency Room Charge Nurse at Bear Valley Community Hospital, adept in fostering teamwork and collaboration, significantly reducing patient transfer delays. Fluent in Spanish, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and regulatory compliance. Mentored staff, enhancing professional growth and patient care standards, embodying excellent communication and patient advocacy skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Bear Valley Community Hospital
1 2021 - Current
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and promoting a strong team environment within the emergency department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Reduced patient transfer delays by establishing effective communication channels between the emergency department and other hospital units.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge on cardiac monitoring techniques, medication administration protocols.
- Managed complex patient caseloads with varying acuity levels, effectively prioritizing care needs and allocating resources as necessary.
- Ensured patient safety through vigilance in infection control practices, falls prevention strategies, and medication administration protocols.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through attentive listening, empathetic support, and timely addressing of concerns.
Behavioral Health Nurse Consultant
Dimock Community Health Center
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Established rapport with patients, fostering trust and encouraging engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by staying current on industry best practices, policies, and procedures.
- Decreased medication errors by diligently reviewing orders, monitoring side effects, and educating patients on their medications.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Case Manager
Dimock Community Health Center
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Streamlined service coordination efforts through diligent maintenance of client files and efficient use of software tools.
- Improved client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns or grievances in a timely manner.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine
Dimock Community Health Center
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices for effective patient-centered care within an internal medicine setting.
- Offered triage services to patients via telephone or email in cases where in-person assessment is not possible.
- Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the internal medicine unit.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, addressing concerns empathetically while advocating for their needs within the healthcare system.
Education
Masters Of Science, Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Simmons University
Boston, MA06.2018
Direct Entry, BSN Prepared - Nursing
Simmons University
Boston, MA01.2015
Bachelors Of Science - Biochemistry
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2011
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
Patient and family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment
Teamwork and Collaboration
Regulatory Compliance
Training staff
Excellent Communication
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
Timeline
ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner
09-2028
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
04-2025
Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
04-2025
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
04-2025
Telemetry Registered Nurse
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2021
Behavioral Health Nurse Consultant
Dimock Community Health Center
07.2018 - 04.2019
Case Manager
Dimock Community Health Center
04.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, Internal Medicine
Dimock Community Health Center
05.2015 - 04.2017
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Bear Valley Community Hospital
1 2021 - Current
Masters Of Science, Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Simmons University
Direct Entry, BSN Prepared - Nursing
Simmons University
Bachelors Of Science - Biochemistry
University of California, Riverside
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