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