Laura Esparza
Registered Nurse
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Proven to remain composed under high-pressure situations, with a constant eagerness to learn and expand clinical skills to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to providing empathetic support and building trust with patients and their families.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medsurg/Telemetry
Dignity Health- Memorial (Transfer)
3 2023 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered prescribed cardiac medications and drips, blood and blood products, IV medications, and IV hydration.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Dignity Health- Northridge
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided complex care to neurological and cardiac patients; performed various tasks, such as cardiac monitoring, heart rhythms, and drips.
- Evaluated and analyzed patients' condition and response to treatment; recorded prescribed medications and trained nursing students.
- Implemented individualized teaching and discharge planing with patients on post-operative cardiac procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Proficient in using Cerner electronic medical record (EMR) system for accurate documentation and efficient patient care management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount St. Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA 08.2017 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Pre- Health Nursing
Mount St. Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA 08.2015 - 05.2017
Certification
- Basic Life Support
License
Registered Nurse: California, License #95229159
Timeline
- Basic Life Support
03-2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Supprt
03-2025
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Dignity Health- Northridge
01.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount St. Mary's University
08.2017 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Pre- Health Nursing
Mount St. Mary's University
08.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse, Medsurg/Telemetry
Dignity Health- Memorial (Transfer)
3 2023 - Current
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