Ariana Espinoza
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 14 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to deliver individualized care and patient education with extensive knowledge of cardiac management, post transplant, and medical surgical patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Healthcare Registered Nurse
NAVI Nurse
08.2022 - Current
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during shifts.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Hospital
03.2015 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Enhanced teamwork among healthcare professionals through effective communication, collaboration, and coordination of patient care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for critically ill patients, developing individualized care plans to address their unique medical needs.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to ICU patients, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for optimal results.
- Mentored new nursing staff members on best practices in intensive care nursing, fostering professional growth among colleagues within the unit.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Banner Baywood Medical Center
09.2013 - 02.2018
- Monitored patients'' vital signs and responded promptly to changes or abnormalities, maintaining patient stability and preventing complications.
- Educated patients families on ICU procedures, treatment options, and disease processes to enhance understanding and involvement in decision-making processes.
- Prepared patients for surgery by conducting preoperative assessments and providing emotional support to minimize anxiety levels.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Banner Good Samaritan Hospital
02.2010 - 09.2013
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up instructions for patients and their families.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2009
Skills
- Critical Care
- Unit Relief Team Lead
- Cardiac Care
- Home Health Care
- Spanish proficiency
- Wound Care
License and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Arizona State Nursing License, active
Timeline
Home Healthcare Registered Nurse
NAVI Nurse
08.2022 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Hospital
03.2015 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Banner Baywood Medical Center
09.2013 - 02.2018
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Banner Good Samaritan Hospital
02.2010 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University