Brisa Lopez

Brisa Lopez joined VVRMC as the Clinic Nurse Manager in July 2017. In 2018, she transitioned to the Quality Department as the Clinical Outcomes Manager where she successfully led the DSRIP program. She continued to take on additional responsibilities in the role as the Patient Safety Officer. In November 2020, she took on her current role as the Director of Risk and Compliance. Brisa was nominated and voted by her peers as the Director of the Year for 2021.

She brings 19 years of Healthcare Leadership and Nursing experience starting in Long Term Care and Home Health. Brisa is passionate about patient satisfaction, customer service and quality care. Prior to VVRMC Brisa worked as a Director of Nurses at Del Rio Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for 11 years. Brisa became a Licensed Vocational Nurse in 2003. She advanced her education and in 2008 she obtained her Associate degree in Nursing as a Registered Nurse. Brisa currently holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and is enrolled in the graduate program with West Texas A&M University where she will obtain a Master’s of Science in Nursing Administration.

Brisa and her husband, Baldo Hernandez have been married for 25 years and have 2 boys, Baldo Jr. 24, and Christian 8. She was born and raised in Del Rio and is honored to serve her community. Brisa is dedicated and committed to supporting VVRMC’s mission and healthcare initiatives across the organization as they continue to improve the healthcare services at VVRMC for the community.