LYDIA ESPANOL
Pearland,TX
Summary
Experienced with patient care, wound management, and post-operative recovery. Utilizes critical thinking and effective communication to ensure high standards of care and patient satisfaction. Knowledge of electronic medical records and collaborative practices to support seamless healthcare delivery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
08.2008 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Paul College of Nursing
Iloilo City, Philippines03-1978
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control
- Patient care assessment
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Accurate documentation
- Patient condition monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Care coordination
- Strong clinical judgment
- Insulin medication assistance
- Tracheostomy care
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Nursing performance assessment
- Diabetes management
Charged Nurse in my unit
I'm a Charge Nurse in Post-Surgical Unit. I manage the staffing schedule, patient census and patient's assignment of nursing staff. As a Charge Nurse I delegate tasks according to their skills and capacities for the safety of the patients. I act as resource for decision-making for the nurses' unit. I monitor and assist with admissions and discharges. I identify potential patient safety issues that may result in injury, illness, or other complications. I manage shift safety, adherence to policies and compliance with regulations. I support colleagues with resources and hands-on collaboration as necessary. I coordinate with physicians to ensure adequate nursing unit support. I also deal with critical patient or family situations.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
08.2008 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Paul College of Nursing
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