MARIA THERESA ESPIRITU

Heart Failure Clinic APRN

• Supervise Diuretic therapy in the HF clinic
• Ensure that patients are on guidelines-directed medical therapy for congestive heart failure.
• Prevent unnecessary hospital readmission.
• Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
• Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
• Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
• Ordered lab tests interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
• Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
• Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
• Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
• Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
• Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
• Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
• Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Rounded on patients with cardiac diseases in an inpatient setting together with a cardiologist.

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission

• Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation
• Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
• Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations
• Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations

• 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
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma
• Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
• Optimised outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques