Courtney Esparza
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive ICU experience at Methodist Hospital, excelling in critical patient care and leadership. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and effective care plan development. Skilled in medication administration and adept at mentoring new staff, fostering a collaborative and high-quality care environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/ICU Charge Nurse
Methodist Hospital
02.2020 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blinn College
Brenham, TX12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration/titration
- Direct critical patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Monitoring of post procedure and critical patients
- Care plan development
- Nursing staff leadership
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Basic life support (BLS) certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse/ICU Charge Nurse
Methodist Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
03.2017 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blinn College
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Texas A&M University
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