ANNA ESPINOZA
Baptist Community Services
Crowley,TX
19
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse and Unit Manager skilled in managing patient care in hospital settings. Led healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and improve satisfaction ratings. Developed strategic plans that fostered positive work environments and promoted staff development.
Work History
RN Unit Manager
9 Years 3 Months- Managed daily nursing unit operations to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
- Executed charge nurse responsibilities, overseeing staff performance and patient safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Facilitated staff meetings to resolve patient care issues and implement operational changes.
- Functioned as infection control preventionist, implementing best practices across the unit.
- Audited medical charts for compliance with documentation standards and accuracy.
- Processed clinical acceptance for SNF referrals, ensuring timely insurance authorizations.
ADON/RN
3 Years- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health issues, including myocardial infarctions and pneumonia.
- Monitored acute conditions to ensure timely interventions and optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed clinical and support staff, elevating patient care standards and maintaining professionalism.
- Led and motivated healthcare teams, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Contributed to quality of care initiatives that enhanced patient treatment protocols, quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI), and care plan meetings.
- Contributed to unit-based quality assurance programs, enhancing service delivery and improving patient satisfaction.
- Reviewed patient documentation for accuracy during admissions process to ensure accurate admissions processing, to facilitate efficient admissions process.
RN
2 Years 4 Months- Responded swiftly to emergencies, providing expert care and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking for rapid, accurate clinical assessments, ensuring timely interventions and improved patient safety.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized treatment plans.
- Trained new nursing staff on care delivery procedures. Enhancing team competency and patient care consistency.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Updated patient charts throughout shifts to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
- Fostered communication among healthcare professionals, leading to enhanced collaboration and better patient outcomes.
RN
11 Months- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Conducted laboratory tests to support accurate condition detection and facilitate timely diagnosis.
- Monitored patients’ dietary habits and physical activities to evaluate conditions and inform treatment plan adjustments.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to enhance independence and improve overall quality of life.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, fostering independence and quality of life.
LPN to RN
3 Years- Oversaw care for 20 patients as charge nurse, enhancing quality and safety on designated floor.
- Collaborated with physicians during rounds to review patient progress and optimize treatment plans.
- Administered postoperative care to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Delivered comprehensive postpartum care, facilitating new mothers' recovery and emotional well-being.
- Delivered specialized neonatal care to support newborn health.
- Worked in multiple units to provide nursing support, including obstetrics, psychiatry, and ICU.
- Applied wound vac systems and performed dressing changes, monitoring patient status for optimal recovery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Infection control preventionist
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR
MDS knowledge
Strong clinical judgment
Patient care and delegation
Multitasking and organization
Patient education and advocacy
Conflict management
Timeline
RN Unit Manager
Baptist Community Services
05.2017 - 08.2026Read More
ADON/RN
Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Suites
05.2014 - 05.2017Read More
RN
Sears Methodist Retirement Community
12.2011 - 04.2014Read More
RN
Plum Creek Healthcare
03.2011 - 02.2012Read More
LPN to RN
Southwest Medical Center
02.2008 - 02.2011Read More
Seward County Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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