Paulina Quintana Lopez
Normal
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, quickly acquiring and applying new skills. Self-directed and solutions-oriented, possessing exceptional communication abilities. Passionate about patient education and advocating for sustainable wellness practices to alleviate pain and illness. Proficient in analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to formulate accurate diagnoses. Extensive knowledge of Epic Systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Acute Rehabilitation Unit
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinating daily staffing
- Supervising nursing staff and monitoring their needs
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Overseeing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Progressive Care Unit
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided direct care of up to 5 patients per shift
- Restores and promotes patient’s health by completing the nursing process
- Carried out the care plan planning
- Monitored and documented patient’s vitals
- Administered cardiac drips and injections
- Trained new staff
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members
Lab Assistant
OSF HealthCare
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Collected blood specimen using various techniques: ETS/Butterfly/Syringe
- Ensure the proper collection and labeling of specimens
- Adhere to HIPAA, confidentiality policies when labeling specimens or reporting test results to other agencies
- Use computer database to research patient or test information or verify patient ID and lab values
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
Lab Assistant/ Medical Assistant
Associates in Dermatology
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations, or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Provided medical diagnoses to patient
- High attention to detail to verify/match letter and numbers to prevent mislabeling
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Maintain composure while working under pressure; ability to perform job duties with frequent interruptions and/or distractions
- Maintain supplies ready by inventory stock, ordering supply and reviewing receipts
- Schedule surgeries and diagnostic procedures of patients
- Scanned medical records into patients’ charts
- Performed medical task such as drawing blood on daily basis
STUDENT SUPERVISOR
Illinois State University
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted patrons with locating books on shelves
- Performed clerical activities, such as answering phones, faxing, and customer service
- Assisted with the checking in and out of books in a library
- Trained new students with locating and using resources and library information services
- Provided technical assistance to patrons using computers, scanners, and printers
- Passed on information from higher management to employees and vice versa
TUTOR AMERICA READS
Illinois State University
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Researched or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring
- Organized tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Monitored student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers
- Reviewed class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
RESEARCH LAB
Illinois State University
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted Dr. Edwards with different projects in the lab involving Drosophila melanogaster species
- Worked on some projects on my own, investigating the role of Scr
- For development and maintenance of shape in Drosophila
- Assisted with set up, adjusted, calibrated, cleaned, maintained, troubleshoot and documented laboratory equipment including micro-centrifuges
- Performed several ovary dissections of the specie Drosophila Melanogaster followed by the staining protocol and observed results under SP8 Confocal Microscope
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
The Law Office of Afshan J. Khan
10.2015 - 07.2018
- Provided administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss the progress of cases
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Facilitated effective communication between two parties that do not speak a similar language by converting one spoken or written language to another
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
Intern
Hospital General “Dr. Miguel Silva”
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: To contact Dr. Claudia Lopez for more information please call +52 1 (443) 139-9063
- Followed Dr. Claudia Lopez Covarrubias (anesthesiologist) for 30hrs.total
- Observed 3 surgeries were Dr. Claudia Lopez explained the process and the purpose of an anesthesiologist.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- This internship was performed during winter break in the city of Morelia in Mexico
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2027
Master's Degree - Nursing
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2025
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Illinois state university
01.2021
Bachelor's degree - Molecular and Cellular Biology
Illinois state university
01.2019
Associate Degree - Science
rock valley college
01.2016
Skills
- Healthcare Team Management
- Epic EHR management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Effective SBAR Communication
- Efficient Discharge Planning
- Preventive Health Evaluation
- Proficient in Conducting Physical Assessments
- Diagnostic Result Evaluation
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Immunization Administration
- Proficient in Catheter Management
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- Individualized Nursing Plan Development
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Acute Rehabilitation Unit
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Progressive Care Unit
10.2021 - 03.2023
Lab Assistant
OSF HealthCare
10.2019 - 05.2021
Lab Assistant/ Medical Assistant
Associates in Dermatology
08.2019 - 05.2020
RESEARCH LAB
Illinois State University
08.2018 - 05.2019
STUDENT SUPERVISOR
Illinois State University
08.2017 - 01.2019
TUTOR AMERICA READS
Illinois State University
08.2017 - 05.2019
Intern
Hospital General “Dr. Miguel Silva”
12.2015 - 01.2016
LEGAL ASSISTANT
The Law Office of Afshan J. Khan
10.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor's degree - Molecular and Cellular Biology
Illinois state university
Associate Degree - Science
rock valley college
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Illinois State University
Master's Degree - Nursing
Illinois State University
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Illinois state university
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