Michelle Lopez

Registered Nurse with over four years of clinical nursing experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in skilled nursing and home health settings. Recently graduated from the Imperial Valley College Associate Degree Nursing Program and obtained California RN licensure. Experienced in patient assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, diabetes management, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Proficient in Cerner and PointClickCare electronic medical record systems. Bilingual in English and Spanish with a strong commitment to providing safe, compassionate, and evidence-based patient care.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - K & K Home Health - El Centro, CA

(2023-01)

• Provide skilled nursing care to adult, and geriatric patients in the home setting.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor changes in patient condition.
• Monitor vital signs and promptly report significant changes to healthcare providers.
• Administer prescribed medications, injections, and treatments safely and accurately.
• Perform wound assessments, dressing changes, and infection prevention interventions.
• Manage urinary catheters and enteral feeding tubes.
• Provide IV therapy and monitor for complications.
• Educate patients and family members regarding medications, disease processes, and home care.
• Assist with diabetes management and blood glucose monitoring.
• Document patient care accurately
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - El Centro Post Acute Rehabilitation & Convalescent - El Centro, CA

(2021-01 - 2024-12)

• Delivered nursing care to residents in skilled nursing and rehabilitation settings.
• Administered medications and monitored therapeutic responses.
• Performed wound care, skin assessments, and pressure injury prevention.
• Monitored vital signs and identified changes requiring provider notification.
• Managed urinary catheters and enteral feeding tubes.
• Assisted with diabetes management and chronic disease monitoring.
• Educated patients and families regarding medications and treatment plans.
• Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff to coordinate patient care.
• Maintained accurate documentation while adhering to state and federal regulations.

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing - Imperial Valley College (2026-06-10)