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THERESA R. LOPEZ

Denver

Summary

Patient-oriented nurse with 12 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with ACS outpatient nursing process and responsibilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Denver Health Medical Center
04.2019 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Manage treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Support ACS clinic start up and as acting interim charge nurse.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Registered Nurse- Urgent Care

Denver Health Medical Center
6 2016 - 04.2019
  • Provide care to all patients with respect for their uniqueness and individual illness. Assess patients ongoing physical and psychological condition and document patients medical status during their stay at Denver Health. Assist Providers with patient care and assessment for further evaluation of treatment and care plan.

Registered Nurse - Float Pool Denver

Parallon Workforce Solutions
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Provide patient care for HealthOne hospitals in Denver area, assignments included med-surgical, telemetry patient care departments. Adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from assessment to plan of care for patient assignments.

Registered Nurse-Charge Nurse

Swedish Medical Center
03.2014 - 05.2016
  • Supervised nursing staff for medical/surgical/oncology unit.
  • Responsible for nursing floor operations and monitoring patient care for staff.
  • Scheduled staff, assigned bed and nurse assignments for discharges and admissions of patients.
  • Assumed patient assignments as staffing needs dictated.

Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse

Swedish Medical Center
10.2012 - 05.2016
  • Provided patient care in med-surgical unit, handling all aspects of treatment and assessments including medication and plan of care for multiple patients per shift.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Regis University
Denver, CO
06.2024

Skills

  • Preceptor Lead
  • Unit Educator
  • Central Line Champion for unit compliance
  • Quality Assurance enforcement member
  • Fall Prevention Champion Lead
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Peer Panel Interview member

Accomplishments

  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to patients in medical environment.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Denver Health Medical Center
04.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse - Float Pool Denver

Parallon Workforce Solutions
06.2016 - 07.2017

Registered Nurse-Charge Nurse

Swedish Medical Center
03.2014 - 05.2016

Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse

Swedish Medical Center
10.2012 - 05.2016

Registered Nurse- Urgent Care

Denver Health Medical Center
6 2016 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Regis University
THERESA R. LOPEZ