Mervin Lopez
Cordova
Summary
Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Memphis
12.2021 - Current
- Provided patient care by monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure effective communication and support.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient conditions and required interventions.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices for patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Staff Nurse (Male Medical Nurse)
Al Amiri Hospital
Kuwait City
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Total 630 Bed Capacity. KUWAIT MINISTRY OF HEALTH.
- Male Medical Nurse - Ward 21 (31 Beds)
- Admit cases with adult care subspecialties such as Cardiology, Neurology, Medical, Diabetology, Respiratology, Nephrology, Rheumatology and Hematology.
- Assist in screening of suspected COVID 19 clients with the proper use of PPE's and collecting specimens (e.g. Nasal swab) either symptomatic or asymptomatic as per Preventive medicine and Infection control protocols.
- Provide medical treatment for COVID 19 positive clients as per guidelines.
- Develops plan of care and appropriate treatment with collaboration with other members of the healthcare team (e.g. doctor, physiotherapist, dietician, pharmacist, respiratory technician, social worker).
- Assess and observes client condition, administer medications, vital signs monitoring, pain management and proper patient identification before performing any procedure.
- Prevents development of pressure ulcers to high risk clients through proper assessment, repositioning, use of barrier devices, skin care and proper wound stage treatment.
- Proper handling and checking of controlled substances such as psychotropic drugs and narcotics with timely documentation once ordered by the physician.
- Administer blood transfusion of properly checked, cross matched and typed, blood products while being alert for possible transfusion reactions.
- Provides patient orientation, needs, comfort and education, starting from admission until discharged. Render bedside care, client personal hygiene and assisting ADL.
- Maintains good communication with staff to staff handover, medication reconciliation and follows policy in receiving and recording verbal doctor’s orders.
- Follows emergency evacuation tasks and codes as per hospital protocols.
- Safe practice of the standards of Infection control and isolation precautions, in caring for immuno-compromised patients with COVID-19, H1N1, MRSA, TB, VRE, Pneumonia (MDR), Sepsis, Pancytopenia and HIV patients.
- Proper checking of unit assignments, CSSD supplies, crash carts, emergency drugs, narcotics and psychotropic medicines, concentrated electrolytes, and LASA medications, making sure of complete inventory of equipment and maintenance check of all machines/apparatus needed in the ward.
- Total 630 Bed Capacity. KUWAIT MINISTRY OF HEALTH.
CCU Nurse
Al Amiri Hospital
Kuwait
08.2009 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: 40 total CCU Beds (30 Medical CCU beds + 10 Surgical CCU beds)
- Provide emergency care to cardiovascular cases such as Cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure exacerbations, Pulmonary edema, Pulmonary embolism, Perimyocarditis, Arrhythmias such as Unstable Tachycardias and bradyarrhythmias.
- Administer thrombolytic therapy and provide emergency interventions for clients requiring Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
- Provide critical pre and post procedure care for Primary PCI/post Coronary Angiography patients, with keen observation for unstable hemodynamics and dysrhythmias (ECG changes), monitoring of bleeding puncture sites (radial/femoral), reporting post procedure angina and prepare patient for Cardiac rehabilitation.
- Familiar and competent in handling and operating hospital devices and equipment such as cardiac monitors, ECG machines, defibrillators, telemetry, ventilators, ABG machines, infusion/syringe/feeding pumps, crash carts, pyxis medication dispenser and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system (Quadramed CPR).
- Prepare patients indicated for device implantation such as Temporary/Permanent Pacemaker, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion implants (Watchman’s Device). Monitoring of vital signs, conscious level, pain control and prompt treatment of complications.
- Competent in performing and assisting NGT, IFC insertion, chest tubes, cannulation, blood collection, caring for central, PICC and arterial lines.
- Notifies the Nursing supervisor and appropriate authority involving problems encountered in the unit.
- Follows hospital protocols, rules and policies in meeting required standards, the mission and vision of the organization.
- 40 total CCU Beds (30 Medical CCU beds + 10 Surgical CCU beds)
ICU Nurse
Al Mouwasat Hospital
Dammam
08.2006 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: 240 Bed Capacity
- Delivers critical care to seriously ill and injured clients with keen assessment, sudden changes in medical condition, vital signs and response to treatment.
- Reports unstable hemodynamics, abnormal laboratory reports, diagnostic tests and deliver regular updates to doctors, patients and their family members.
- Prompt response to emergency while applying the required BLS, ACLS and post cardiac arrest care guidelines.
- Prepares and infuses high alert medications and concentrated electrolytes, according to the proper dilution and rate of administration while observing client safety.
- Recognizes life threatening arrhythmias like VT & VF, signs of sepsis and shock and provide support for failing or deteriorating organ systems.
- Prevents skin breakdown like pressure ulcers, fungal infections and deeper tissue damage thru good skin assessment, nutrition, position change/protocol and proper wound care treatment and referral to Surgical and Wound Care specialists.
- Attends mandatory unit competency programs such as BCLS, ACLS, PALS, HAZMAT, Infection Control, Fire Safety, and ECG course training.
- Completes expanded role in services like Pharmaceutical & drug calculation, IV cannulation, Venipuncture, Nebulization therapy, TPN, IV push administration, moderate sedation, ABG extraction and Pain management course.
- 240 Bed Capacity
Staff Nurse
Ramos General Hospital
Tarlac City
05.2004 - 08.2006
- Company Overview: 90 Bed Capacity
- Orients client about the assigned staff, ward, room, and hospital rules and regulations.
- Assist the client in personal hygiene, feeding, voiding and bowel elimination.
- Administers medications while implementing the five rights to reduce medical errors and harm.
- Follows the nursing process. Records and documents client data, vital signs and client treatment evaluation.
- Changes wound dressings as ordered, with observation to the healing process, quality of exudates and wound discharge and signs of infection.
- Coordinates with the multidisciplinary healthcare team for the integrated approach of treatment with regular communication among team members.
- 90 Bed Capacity
Medical/ Surgical Nurse
Tarlac Provincial Hospital
Tarlac City
04.1996 - 05.1999
- Company Overview: 250 Bed Capacity
- Monitors vital signs manually, provide oxygen support and apply bedsore precautions.
- Performs IV cannulation, wound dressing, NGT and IFC insertion.
- Medication administration. Pre-post op care and monitor for bleeding, pain management and prevent wound infection.
- 250 Bed Capacity
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Luzon Doctors Hospital Educational Institution
Tarlac City, Philippines03.1995
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Basic life support
- Patient care coordination
- HIPAA compliance
Qualifications Summary
07/22/19, 12/12/20, 07/14/95, 19 years and 11 months, BLS, ACLS, IV Therapist, Critical Care Certified, CCU/ICU Nurse, Medical and Surgical Nurse, Al Amiri Hospital, Kuwait City, 630 Bed Capacity, 08/20/09, 09/30/21, Staff Nurse (Male Medical Nurse), 02/19/19, 09/30/21, CCU
Kuwait Address
Block 9, Al Mughera St., Building 106, 3rd Floor, Flat # 12, Salmiya, Kuwait, 20009
References
- Mrs. Anu Thomas, Head Nurse Male Medical Ward 21, Al Amiri Hospital, Kuwait, +965-9949-8415, anuthomasmg@gmail.com
- Mr. Rommel Abaya, Acting Head Nurse - CCU, Sabah Ahmad Cardiac Center, Al Amiri Hospital, Kuwait, +965-9882-9100, rommel2984@yahoo.com
- Mrs. Betty Nulada, Senior Charge Nurse - CCU, Sabah Ahmad Cardiac Center, Al Amiri Hospital, Kuwait, +965-5599-0493, stevenkate03@yahoo.com
- Mr. Barathirajan Dayanithi, Senior Charge Nurse - Male Medical Ward 21, Al Amiri Hospital, Kuwait, +965-6073-5920, barathirajankuwait@gmail.com
- Ms. Divyamol Kottarathil, Charge Nurse - Male Medical Ward 21, Al Amiri Hospital, Kuwait, +965-9667-3147, divinekr1@gmail.com
Areas Of Experience
5 years & 5 months, 9 years & 6 months, 3 years, 2 years
Personal Information
- Emergency Contact: Judy Tagaro Lopez, Wife, jt230026@gmail.com, +965-5098-8147
- Date of Birth: 11/14/74
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
- Place of Birth: Tarlac
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
12.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse (Male Medical Nurse)
Al Amiri Hospital
02.2019 - 09.2021
CCU Nurse
Al Amiri Hospital
08.2009 - 02.2019
ICU Nurse
Al Mouwasat Hospital
08.2006 - 12.2008
Staff Nurse
Ramos General Hospital
05.2004 - 08.2006
Medical/ Surgical Nurse
Tarlac Provincial Hospital
04.1996 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Luzon Doctors Hospital Educational Institution
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