Monica Lopez

Monica Lopez, RN, BSN – Specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care 1129 Lake Baldwin Lane, Apt. 210 Orlando, Florida 32814 Cell: - Email: - PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY •Acclimated broadly to function within the full range of RN duties as required by staffing and work load. •Provided charge nurse duties by troubleshooting problems within the unit and designating nurse to patient assignments for the oncoming shift. •Established proficiency in sterile IV fluid and tubing changes. •Attended specialized computer classes for Cerner, Epic, Quest and Meditech Healthcare Information Technology Systems. •Adapted to staff culture to enable full participation as a valued team member. •As a member of the patient’s healthcare team, provided clear and accurate communication to multidisciplinary members regarding patient status. •Refined discharge techniques, highlighted and taught specific infant care techniques to improve parent care and comfort for the newborn. •Provide intuitive bedside nursing to level II and III NICU patients to include intermediate and intensive care to premature and/or critically ill full-term newborns by providing nursing care to include such things as supplemental oxygen, high-frequency ventilation, bi-PAP, CPAP, chest tubes, tracheostomies, colostomies, specialized feeding, intravenous therapy, etc. •Helped provide family-oriented healthcare to Neonatal ICU patients and their families. •Preceptor for BSN practicum students from various state universities. EXPERIENCE NICU Staff Nurse Florida Hospital Celebration – Kissimmee, Florida August, 2017 – January, 2018 NICU Staff Nurse May, 2015 – December, 2016 St. Jude Medical Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – Fullerton, California NICU Registry Nurse January, 2014 –May, 2015 Procel Nurses - Hermosa Beach, California FACILITIES WORKED: Orange Coast Memorial; Children's Hospital of Orange County, Children's Hospital of Orange County at Mission Viejo; St. Jude Medical Center; Fountain Valley Hospital, Saddleback Memorial Hospital. NICU Travel Nurse June, 2014 – August, 2014 Advanced Clinical Employment Staffing – Oneonta, Alabama FACILITY WORKED: Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women and Children NICU Registry Nurse October, 2012 –January, 2014 Cross County Staffing - Orange, California FACILITIES WORKED: University of California, Irvine; Orange Coast Memorial; Children's Hospital of Orange County; University of California, LA; St. Jude Medical Center; Saddleback Memorial Hospital; Fountain Valley Medical Center NICU Travel Nurse March, 2013 - May, 2013 Advanced Clinical Employment Staffing FACILITY WORKED: Alta Bates Medical Center NICU Registry Nurse September, 2011-October, 2012 Solvis Medical Staffing - San Diego, California FACILITIES WORKED: University of California, San Diego; Tri-City Medical Center NICU Travel Nurse Emerald Health Services November, 2010-September, 2011 UC San Diego Medical Center Infant Special Care Unit - San, Diego, California NICU Staff Nurse June, 2004-October, 2010 Florida Hospital South - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Orlando, Florida LICENSURE, ASSOCIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Florida RN License: - NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Certification PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support BLS - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification NANN – National Association of Neonatal Nursing EDUCATION University of Central Florida – Orlando, Florida Bachelor of Science in Nursing PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Nominated for a Daisy Award in 2010. Multiple compliment cards from the parents of past NICU patients. Participated in a film project based on Surgical Site Infection Prevention. This film project became part of the mandatory education for all of the Florida Hospital physicians and nurse practitioners in all Florida Hospital campuses. PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS Proficient in Cerner, Epic, Quest, Centricity and Meditech computer charting systems, compassionate, empathetic, goal driven, organized, assertive and a fast learner.