Isaac Espinoza
Commerce City,CO
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, General Surgery
07.2019 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Hidden Lake
02.2015 - 07.2019
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
- Assisted physicians during examinations procedures by preparing necessary equipment supplies providing direct hands-on assistance when required.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse populations, adjusting communication styles and treatment approaches as needed.
- Contributed clinical expertise input during quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall efficiency effectiveness within the primary care setting.
Registered Nurse
Life Care Center Of Westminster
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Denver Health Medical Center
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Lone Tree, CO05.2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Wound Care
- IV setup
- Patient Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing EKGs
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Response
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- ADL Assistance
- Chest pain management
- Emergency Procedures
- Hospice and palliative care
- Geriatric Nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Removing sutures
- Call triaging
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, General Surgery
07.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Denver Health Medical Center
02.2017 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
Life Care Center Of Westminster
04.2016 - 03.2019
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Hidden Lake
02.2015 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
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