Registered Nurse Torrance

LE Lorena Espinoza

Redondo Beach, CA ***** 310-***-****

*******@*********.***

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. SKILLS Sample Collection

Patient Care Oversight

Patient Condition Monitoring

Creative Problem Solving

Diet and Nutrition

Attention to Detail

Compassionate and Caring

Patient Care Assessment

Care Coordination

Immunizations and Vaccinations

Accurate Documentation

Clear Patient Communication

Medication Administration

Monitoring Vital Signs

Student Precepting

Delegation and Motivation

Unit Oversight

Infection Control Procedures

Direct Patient Care

Healthcare Personnel Supervision

WORK HISTORY CHARGE NURSE 04/2015 to CURRENT

Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance Torrance, CA Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.

Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration. Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.

Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments. Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient. Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

REGISTERED NURSE 04/2010 to CURRENT

Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance Torrance, CA Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities. Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.

Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes. Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.

Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit. Led successful team comprised of RNs and ancillary staff. Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care. Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings. EDUCATION Associate of Science Nursing 06/2010

Los Angeles Harbor College, Wilmington, CA

LANGUAGES Spanish

Native or Bilingual

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