Vanderbilt University Registered Nurse
Resume:
Cheyenne Lopez
License Practical Nurse
Port Richey Fl, 34668
A position as a LPN allowing me to use my patient assessment and patient care skills in a safe and efficient manner, and to participate in and be responsible for promoting a culture of safety and care.
Summary of Skills
Set up hemodialysis machines and monitor patients for adverse side effects Ensured proper functioning of dialysis machines
Checked blood chemistry and identified waste products
Ability to gather data and keeping detailed records
Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task and remain focused Ability to work under high stress circumstances
Extensive experience of Quality Control
Administer medication as ordered
Patient Care Technician
Operated dialysis machines while ensuring patient safety
Access fistula, grafts and catheters
Assist in planning, providing patient care as a member of the health care team
Works with staff nurse, patients and family in reaching goals of the patient care plan
Reports any problems stated by the patient, or observed, such as inflammation of access sites, Hypotension, as indicated by blood pressure readings, temperatures, pulse irregularities, shortness of breath, ect. to the Registered Nurse.
Complies with network and departmental policies and procedures
Davita Dialysis
Hudson, Fl September 2017 - current
Patient Care Technician
Initiate, monitor and terminate outpatient hemodialysis treatments according to established protocol Successful completion of hemodialysis training with satisfactory performance
Mixing of acid and bicarbonate solutions
Responsible for collecting, spinning and packaging lab specimens
Accurately prepare dialysis machines according to dialysis prescriptions
Performs technical support responsibilities which include preparing, transferring and packaging dialysis Mixtures and baths
Fresenius North American
Tampa Fl, and Nashville, TN May 2013-September 2017
Provided direct patient care to adult and elderly patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
Provided unit support activities include cleaning and disinfection of the hemodialysis machines, administering medications, drawing blood samples and preparing them for transport to the laboratory, performing both simple and complex laboratory tests.
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN October 2007 to August 2010
Provided direct patient care to adult and elderly patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
Provided unit support activities include cleaning and disinfection of the hemodialysis machines, administering medications, drawing blood samples and preparing them for transport to the laboratory, performing both simple and complex laboratory tests.
Performed sterile dressing changes on central line catheters.
Patient Care Technician Wisconsin Dialysis, Inc
Fitchburg, WI November 2005 -April 07
Provided direct patient care to adult and elderly patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
Education
Provided unit support activities include cleaning and disinfection of the hemodialysis machines, administering medications, drawing blood samples and preparing them for transport to the laboratory, performing both simple and complex laboratory tests.
Performed sterile dressing changes on central line catheters.
Student Nursing Assistant University of Wisconsin Hospital
PVS Madison, WI May 2001-October 2005
Provided direct patient care to patients on the Peripheral Vascular Surgery floor under guidance of a registered nurse.
Performed wound care, urinary catheter insertion and care, trachea care, placed nasogastric feeding tubes and provided care.
Started peripheral intravenous (IV) lines, administered injection and oral medications, including insulin drips. Performed sterile and clean dressing changes.
Performed daily and as needed patient assessments and admissions.
Documented nursing activities.
ATA Career College
Spring Hill Fl
Licensed Practical Nurse
University of Ill. -Rockford, Ill
Blackhawk Technical College - Janesville, WI
Nursing
Skills and Certifications
BLS for Healthcare providers (CPR/AED) EMT-Basic
CNA license in WI
CCHT
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