Liza Maria Lopez
Whangarei,New Zealand
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of long-term and home health care settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures. Patient-oriented Nurse with 10+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Variance Response Team
Te Whatu Ora Northland
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse
Medical services Te Whatu Ora Health NewZealand
06.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Registered Nurse Aged Care
Janemander Retirement Village
11.2013 - 05.2018
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Registered Nurse Post Operative Wards
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
Post Graduation certificate in Advanced nursing -
Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing -
The University of Auckland
Auckland 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SS Institute of Nursing Sciences
12.2008
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Preventive Healthcare
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- PICC Lines
- Pulmonary Conditions
- Seizure Disorders
- Chest Tubes
- Unit Administration
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Nursing Assignments
- Interpreting EKGs
- Infection Control Procedures
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Needs Assessment
- Routine Examinations
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Intramuscular Injections
- Airway Management
- Wound Management
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Oral Conditions
- Patient Admission
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Pain Prevention
Accomplishments
- Competency in medication administration and IV therapy
- Interrai Training for people living in longterm aged care facility
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- ALERT
- Advanced Assessment and clinical reasoning
- Leadership and Management in quality health care
Affiliations
- NewZealand Nursing Council 182712 Registered Nurse
- AHPRA ; NMW0002212787
References
- CATHERINE MORUNGA, MEDICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER, TE WHATU ORA HEALTH NEWZEALAND, WHANGAREI, 0112, Catherine.Morunga@northlanddhb.org.nz, +6421401515
- ANALYN UY, CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR, WARD12 MEDICAL SERVICES TE WHATU ORA HEALTH NEWZEALAND, WHANGAREI, 0112, Analyn.Uy@northlanddhb.org.nz, +64212545791
- DIVYA DAVID, REGISTERED NURSE, TE WHATU ORA HEALTH NEWZEALAND, WHANGAREI, 0112, Divya.David@northlanddhb.org.nz, +64210548475
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Variance Response Team
Te Whatu Ora Northland
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical services Te Whatu Ora Health NewZealand
06.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse Aged Care
Janemander Retirement Village
11.2013 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse Post Operative Wards
01.2011 - 08.2011
Post Graduation certificate in Advanced nursing -
Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing -
The University of Auckland
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SS Institute of Nursing Sciences
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