Lina M. Espinosa RN,BSN
Brentwood,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Nurse
St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit,
St.Catherine's Of Siena Hospital
06.2005 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY05.2003
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Pre-Procedure Assessments
- Effectively instructs patients and family with discharge instructions
- Strong analytical skills used to easily asses conditions and implement appropriate intervention
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Certification
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Endoscopy Nurse
St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit,
St.Catherine's Of Siena Hospital
06.2005 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York Institute of Technology
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