Brittany Espinosa
Riverside,CA
Summary
New graduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing with hands-on acute care hospital experience supporting high-acuity adult patients on a DOU/Telemetry step-down unit. Experienced assisting with cardiac monitoring, 12-lead EKG acquisition, blood glucose monitoring, and patient assessment support in fast-paced clinical environments. Floated to Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, and Postpartum units, assisting nursing staff during trauma activations and acute patient care situations. Recognized for strong teamwork, situational awareness, and maintaining patient safety in dynamic hospital settings. Seeking a New Graduate RN position in acute care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
- Assisted nursing staff with patient monitoring, vital signs, EKG acquisition, and glucose testing across multiple hospital units
- Assisted during trauma activations and high-acuity patient situations in the emergency department
- Supported monitoring of acute medical and postoperative patients on medical-surgical units
- Assisted with postpartum patient monitoring and maternal recovery care
- Adapted quickly to varying unit workflows and patient care needs in fast-paced hospital environments
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including RNs, physicians, and respiratory therapists to support safe patient care
Caregiver / Medication Technician
Pacifica Senior Living
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided direct care for residents requiring assistance with activities of daily living and mobility support
- Assisted with medication administration support as a medication technician
- Monitored vital signs and changes in resident condition and reported concerns to nursing staff
- Maintained resident safety through fall prevention and routine monitoring
- Assisted residents with hygiene, mobility, and daily care routines
Student Nurse Staff / Clinical Support
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Assisted registered nurses providing care for patients on a cardiac telemetry step-down unit
- Performed vital signs monitoring, blood glucose testing, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
- Observed and supported cardiac telemetry monitoring and reported abnormal findings to nursing staff
- Assisted with patient mobility, hygiene, toileting, and activities of daily living
- Documented patient care in the electronic health record under RN supervision
- Maintained infection control standards, fall precautions, and patient safety protocols
- Supported care of patients with cardiac conditions, acute medical illnesses, and post-procedural monitoring
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CA03-2026
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Kaplan College
North Hollywood, CA03-2010
Skills
- Cardiac telemetry monitoring support
- 12-lead EKG acquisition
- Point-of-care blood glucose testing
- Vital signs monitoring and patient assessment support
- Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
- Oxygen therapy support
- Specimen collection assistance
- Infection prevention and isolation precautions
- Patient mobility and fall prevention
- Therapeutic communication and patient monitoring in acute care settings
Certification
- Registered Nurse — NCLEX Pending
- California Board of Registered Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Timeline
Student Nurse Staff / Clinical Support
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
11.2023 - 12.2025
Caregiver / Medication Technician
Pacifica Senior Living
06.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
West Coast University
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Kaplan College