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Diana Lopez

Los Angeles

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

LA General Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV push or drips, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
  • Performed medical procedures, such as venipuncture, inserting nasogastric tubes, foley catheters or wound care dressings.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.

Emergency Room Medical Technician

St. Mary's Medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2024
  • Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases
  • Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements
  • Assisted RNs in monitoring patient conditions and assessed status by obtaining all initial vital signs and performing EKGs
  • Administered oxygen therapy, wound dressings and splinting and casting per physician orders
  • Responded quickly and efficiently to code blue calls
  • Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies
  • Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments
  • Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.

EMT-B, Field Training Officer

Care Ambulance
07.2017 - 08.2021
  • Trained new EMTs on field and how to manage various emergent situations
  • Wound irrigation and splinting
  • Provided basic life support, trauma care, immobilization, airway management, and patient physical examination for adults and pediatrics
  • Assisted with ALS care
  • Participated in frequent call response in partnership with fire department and law enforcement.

EMT-B

LifeLine Ambulance
11.2016 - 05.2017
  • Performed all of the BLS skills of patient assessments, EKGs
  • Maintained a sanitized, clean, and safe environment
  • Participated in frequent call response with Critical Care RNs.

Education

Associate's Degree - Nursing

Smith Chason College
09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

California State University, Los Angeles
05.2017

Associate's Degree - Natural Sciences

East Los Angeles College
04.2015

Associate's Degree - Social and Behavioral Sciences

East Los Angeles College
04.2015

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, 95355881, CA
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

LA General Medical Center
01.2024 - Current

Emergency Room Medical Technician

St. Mary's Medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2024

EMT-B, Field Training Officer

Care Ambulance
07.2017 - 08.2021

EMT-B

LifeLine Ambulance
11.2016 - 05.2017

Associate's Degree - Nursing

Smith Chason College

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

California State University, Los Angeles

Associate's Degree - Natural Sciences

East Los Angeles College

Associate's Degree - Social and Behavioral Sciences

East Los Angeles College

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