Giovan Espinosa
Salinas,CA
Summary
8 years experience as a Registered Nurse with focus on critical care nursing in Intensive Care Units, administering moderate sedation in an outpatient setting, and working in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Organized and detail-oriented with high standards for performance and interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU RN
Salinas Valley Health
06.2023 - Current
- Promoted a comfortable environment for patients, addressing concerns, and providing emotional support during post-operative recovery.
- Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
- Demonstrated strong clinical assessment skills for early identification of potential complications or adverse reactions following surgery.
- Facilitated smooth transfer of patients from ORs to PACUs, coordinating closely with surgical teams and ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Reduced complications through timely administration of medications and pain management strategies.
- Ensured patient safety through effective communication with surgical team members regarding patient status.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
Registered Nurse
Salinas Endoscopy Center
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered moderate sedation and other medications to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to patients in post-operative recovery room.
- Administered post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Intensive Care RN
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System
04.2014 - 11.2017
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in ICU and CCU.
- Performing patient education according to unit standards for all patient types and age groups.
- Setting up and monitoring medical equipment and devices such as cardiac/hemodynamic monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines.
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data.
- Assisting physicians with procedures such as bedside bronchoscopy, endoscopy, intubation, chest tube insertion, intraventricular catheter insertion, central line insertions, and elective cardioversion.
- Advocating for patient and family needs, and providing emotional support for patients and their families.
- Providing care for patients after surgical procedures such as craniotomy, exploratory laparotomy, femoral popliteal bypass, cardiac catheterization, and therapeutic hypothermia.
Trauma ICU RN
Natividad Medical Center
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in Trauma ICU.
- Providing careful and appropriate nursing interventions in emergency situations.
- Providing IV access, arterial blood gas draws, medication administration and many other nursing procedures.
- Preparing patients for surgery and other diagnostic tests.
- Incorporating age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care.
- Maintaining continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, while expediting out of hospital transfers.
- Maintaining professional accountability while enhancing nursing skills.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA2013
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to adapt and function very well under pressure
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- Proven ability to multitask efficiently in sensitive ICU environment
- Excellent team player with high level of autonomy
- Strong clinical judgement
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Culturally sensitive
- Pre & post operative care
- Skilled in administering moderate sedation
- Expert at airway management
References
Dr. Chandra
Gastroenterologist
732-429-4848
Arnold Failano
Registered Nurse
831-262-4705
Joseph Guira
Medical Doctor
408-218-5913
Licenses
- Registered Nurse, State of California, 2013-Present
- ACLS and BLS Certification
Timeline
PACU RN
Salinas Valley Health
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Salinas Endoscopy Center
08.2020 - 02.2022
Intensive Care RN
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System
04.2014 - 11.2017
Trauma ICU RN
Natividad Medical Center
08.2013 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Hartnell College
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