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Lina Lopez

Victoria,BC

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Trillium
Victoria, British Columbia
07.2023 - 11.2024
  • Provided direct patient care in various healthcare settings.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation standards.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
  • Supported nursing staff in procedures and routine assessments.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
  • Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
  • Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
  • Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.

Education

Practical Nursing

Cdi College
Richmond, BC
05-2018

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Care plan development
  • Clinical documentation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • End-of-life care
  • Critical thinking
  • Infection control
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Behavioral assessment
  • ADL assistance
  • Medication dispensing
  • Compassionate care
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Patient communication
  • Health monitoring
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Family communication
  • Diabetes management
  • Wound care
  • Palliative care
  • Patient safety protocols
  • Patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Writing reports
  • Counting narcotics
  • Charting and recording
  • Medical records management
  • Team collaboration

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Red cross BLS/CPR
  • Mental Health First Aid

Affiliations

  • clinical volunteer work with elderly residents in nursing homes
  • Volunteer in Vancouver is Hastings supporting adults patients with addiction and mental health challenges by assisting with medication administration

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Trillium
07.2023 - 11.2024

Practical Nursing

Cdi College
Lina Lopez