BENJAMIN ESPINOZA
Princeton
Summary
Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse with 3+ years of experience supporting complex cardiac, vascular, and structural heart procedures in a high-volume surgical environment. Extensive experience partnering with surgeons, anesthesia providers, perfusionist, and multidisciplinary teams while utilizing advanced medical technologies and implantable devices. Recognized for strong clinical expertise, relationship-building skills, leadership involvement, the ability to support procedural success in fast-paced operating room settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse
Texas Health Dallas
Dallas, Texas
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitated support for cardiovascular surgeons during CABG, ECMO, Impella, TAVR, TEVAR, EVAR, FEVAR, valve repair/replacement, aortic reconstruction, and open vascular procedures.
- Leveraged advanced technologies, including IVUS, AngioJet, Penumbra, Shockwave laser atherectomy systems, balloons, stents, catheters, and guide wires, Thoraflex Hybrid Grafts, to enhance procedural outcomes, and embolectomy procedures .
- Coordinate operating room readiness, equipment preparation, supply management, and case efficiency.
- Serve as a clinical resource regarding equipment usage, workflow, and patient safety initiatives.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, perfusionist, surgical technologists, and industry representatives to optimize procedural outcomes.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, Texas12.2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Health and Kinesiology
University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, Texas05.2018
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Problem-solving
- Clinical Judgment
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to detail
Leadership & Achievements
- Unit Based Council Chair
- NCAP Level III Professional Advancement Recipient
- Magnet Champion
- Participated in Apollo Structural Heart Clinical Trial Procedure
Timeline
Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse
Texas Health Dallas
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Health and Kinesiology
University of Texas at Tyler
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of The Incarnate Word