Brenda J Lopez
RN, BSN
Calexico, CA 92231
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EXPERIENCE
Forever 21, Calexico — Sales lead
June 2015 - December 2015
As a sales lead, I was in charge of my team to hit sales quotas by engaging with my team and motivating them. Managing money, inventory and specific goals for the day.
Heart and Hand, El Centro — Caregiver
May 2017 - June 2018
As a caregiver at Heart and Hand, I worked night shift, and the experience taught me many things. I learned to work under pressure and time management. My experience at Heart and Hand further proved that my true passion and calling is to help others in need. That’s why I pursued my education in nursing.
Clinical rotations, Yuma — Nursing Student
August 18- May 2020
My clinical rotations were at Yuma Regional Medical Center and a nursing facility. During these two years, the departments that I worked in during these two years were medical-surgical, Labor and Delivery, NICU, Oncology department, Orthopedic department, Operating room, and Neuro.
COVID swabs, Imperial — Registered nurse
January 8 2021 - April 2021
LHI
I was the event oversight coordinator responsible for ensuring COVID-19 testing event guidelines were being followed and that the event was successful. The EOA may also assist in testing or administrative work at COVID-19 testing events to cover breaks or ensure event flow efficiency. Vaccinations, Imperial — Registered nurse
March 8 2021 - August 2021
LHI
As a registered nurse, I have done hours of training to administer vaccinations. I have administered over 1000 vaccines in the past months. SKILLS
I am a detail-oriented, quick
learner, a team player, able to
multitask under pressure and
have strong leadership skills.
- 65 MWP years of experience
working with Microsoft Office
and PowerPoint.
- CNA and RN experience;
able to take blood pressure,
temperature, and weight.
Start IVs, monitor and titrate
drips.
- Completed nursing school
with various skills, such as IV
insertion, phlebotomy etc.
-BLS American Heart
Association.
-PALS certification American
Heart Association.
-ACLS certification American
Heart Association.
- TNCC
Emergency room, Brawley — Registered nurse
March 8 2021 - August 2023
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
Currently working per diem as a registered nurse in the emergency room. Emergency room, Yuma — Registered nurse
August 2023-December 2023
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Worked as an travel assignment contract.
EDUCATION
Calexico High School, Calexico — High school Diploma June 2010 - August 2013
I took dance jazz classes for 3 years. I was a TA in my senior year. Graduated with 3.2 GPA
Imperial Valley College, Imperial — A.S in general biology/ CNA license
August 2013 - August 2017
completed over 60 credits, Graduated August 2015
Miracosta College, Oceanside — Undergraduate
August 2015 - August 2016
completed over 30 credits. I moved to Oceanside to complete my prerequisites to be able to pursue my education and become a nurse. Arizona Western College, Yuma — Graduated
August 2018 - May 2020.
Successfully completed over 20 credits and Graduated from Nursing School with a 3.4 GPA.
Currently pursuing my Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing San Diego State University, Calexico
January 2022 - December 2022
Bachelors in Nursing
- California Registered Nurse
license # 95241844
-Arizona Registered Nurse
license # 296089
AWARDS
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts:
Service learning 2015
English paper published 2015
Certificate of completion:
Health (Nursing) Assistant
June 2017
Certificate of appreciation:
Service Lab representative
NURSE 122 2nd semester
Spring 2019
TNCC ( Trauma nursing core
course)
Exp 3/31/2027
CPI (Crisis prevention
intervention)
EXP 3/31/2024
Volunteer Experience
- Teacher Assistant in H.S.
- Fresh Start Surgical Gifts
- El Centro regional Center
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Spanish