Dina Espinoza Sanchez
Fontana,USA
Summary
Resourceful Registered Nurse with a nursing degree and over 20 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings. Exceptional clinical knowledge and strong communication skills ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to fast-paced environments. Committed to continuous professional development and enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pomona, CA
01.2012 - Current
- Maintains respectful treatment environment that honors patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Administers complex medications and treatment to patients as ordered by supervising physician and monitors for efficacy and adverse reactions.
- Utilizes electronic health records to document patient progress, improving data accuracy and accessibility.
- Implements quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety protocols and care efficiency.
- Participates in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Demonstrates advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline communication.
- Delegates work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Holds extensive experience acting as a relief charge nurse in the ICU setting and as a member of the Rapid Response/ Gold Alert response team.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pomona, CA
06.2008 - 12.2011
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Mentors junior nurses in best practices for patient assessment and clinical documentation standards.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pomona, CA
10.2003 - 05.2008
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with Registered Nurse on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Assisted in wound care and other therapeutic procedures, enhancing recovery processes for patients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kindred Healthcare
Ontario, CA
11.2000 - 10.2003
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising Registered Nurse.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options for improved outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CaliforniaCertificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CASkills
- Critical care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Cerner 20 use
- Medication and IV administration
- Lab result interpretation
- Palliative care awareness
- Family Education
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient Assessments
- Fluent in Spanish
- Documentation and charting
- Compassion and empathy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Certification
- CPR Certified
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- FCCS (Fundamentals of Critical Care Support)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
01.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
06.2008 - 12.2011
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
10.2003 - 05.2008
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kindred Healthcare
11.2000 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount San Antonio College
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Chaffey College
Guardian Angel Program Award 2016 and 2020
Earned Guardian Angel Program Award from the Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Foundation in 2016 and 2020.