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Jessica Espino

Waco

Summary

Dynamic Emergency Room Registered Nurse at Ascension Providence Hospital, skilled in emergency triage and effective communication. Proven ability to thrive under pressure while delivering critical care. A motivated self-starter, I excel in team environments and am fluent in Spanish, enhancing patient interactions and outcomes. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Ascension Providence Hospital
Waco
03.2018 - Current
  • Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
  • Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
  • Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Ascension Providence Hospital
Waco
02.2017 - 03.2018
  • Cared for up to 6 patients
  • Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
  • Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.

Patient Care Technician

Ascension Providence Hospital
Waco
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
  • Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.

Student Nurse Tech

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Waco
01.2015 - 05.2016
  • Performed basic nursing skills such as vital sign measurements, blood draws and specimen collection.
  • Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Adhered to safety regulations when providing bedside care or handling hazardous materials.
  • Reported any changes in patient status or concerns to the supervising RN immediately.
  • Delivered meals, offered snacks, fed patients and documented oral intake of food, liquids and supplements.

Nursing Aid

Senior Care
Waco
10.2012 - 01.2014
  • Provide quality care to patients
  • Take patients’ vital signs
  • Charted and documented activities
  • Worked in the rehab side where I was caring for up to 20 patients
  • Worked in teams with physical therapy and nurses

Nursing Aid

Regent Care
Waco
06.2009 - 10.2012
  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Patient Care & Safety
  • Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
  • Charted and documented activities
  • Worked in teams with co workers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

McLennan Community College
Waco, TX
06.2016

Diploma -

University High School
Waco, Texas
01.2009

Skills

  • Team player with excellent communication skills
  • Flexible, reliable, dependable, hard worker
  • Motivated self-starter with a strong desire to learn
  • Emergency triage
  • Fluent in Spanish

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Aide Registry
  • Registered Nurse-Texas -#917931, Expires 07/31/2027
  • Basic Life Support(BLS)-Expires 03/31/2027
  • Advanced Life Support(ACLS)-Expires 03/31/2027
  • Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)-Expires 03/31/2027
  • Trauma Nursing Core Courses (TNCC)-Expires 12/31/2027

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Ascension Providence Hospital
03.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Ascension Providence Hospital
02.2017 - 03.2018

Patient Care Technician

Ascension Providence Hospital
08.2016 - 02.2017

Student Nurse Tech

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.2015 - 05.2016

Nursing Aid

Senior Care
10.2012 - 01.2014

Nursing Aid

Regent Care
06.2009 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Nursing

McLennan Community College

Diploma -

University High School

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