Lizeth Espinoza

• Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Assessed patient needs prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
• Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through the team nursing process.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
• Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration for signs of distress.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with the medical team.
• Represented healthcare facilities in professional community organizations, maintaining a high level of professionalism.

• Registration, copay collection, and scheduling patient appointments.
• Assist with office/clerical tasks such as faxing, sorting patient medical records, documenting, and handling multiple incoming calls.
• Providing exceptional customer service to all clients communicating positively and professionally.
• Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
• Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
• Managed front office customer service, appointment management, billing, and administration tasks to streamline workflow.
• Greeted patients, determined the purpose of visit, and directed them to appropriate staff.
• Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
• Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
• Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.

Med Surg Rotation :

• Administered Meds by mouth (PO), intravenously (IV), and via G Tube & by injection
• Managed IV care including setting up new tubing, IV bags, Piggyback Meds, and Removal.
• Provided wound and continence care/foley care
• Maintained and monitored drainage from Jackson Pratt Drains
• Provided education for patients and families
• Documented information about patient care, vitals, and condition markers in the computer system.
• Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
• Observed and communicated changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse on duty.

Psych Rotation:

• Communication with patients to ascertain feelings/assistance with emotional and social support.
• Reported observations of behaviors, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses/clinical instructors.
• Assistance with Medication Administration
• Participation in the handoff report

Pediatric Rotation:

• Managing care for peds population
• Administered nourishment & medication via J tubes/NG tubes
• Provided continence care.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.

Maternity Rotation:

• Assistance with providing postpartum and newborn care
• Monitoring FHR and contractions
• Assisting patients in various stages of labor
• Provided education to patients and families regarding infant care

Fundamentals Rotation:

• Assistance with administering Medication by mouth (PO), transdermally, by injection, and suppository
• Provided wound and continence care/foley care
• Documenting I/O's into the flowsheet
• Provided trach care/suctioning
• Glucometer checks
• Providing meal trays
• Worked closely with nurse's aides and Nurses