Martina Espinoza
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
A dedicated nursing student graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in May 2025, seeking a Registered Nurse position. Passionate about providing patient-centered care and ensuring that patients feel safe and supported. Clinical experience includes rotations in medical-surgical, psychiatric, and labor and delivery settings, with hands-on experience in performing patient assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams.
Skilled in patient education, monitoring patient safety, and applying critical thinking to respond to changing situations. Committed to improving patient outcomes and delivering compassionate, professional care. Eager to continue learning and growing within the nursing profession while maintaining a focus on providing high-quality care to those in need.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
NCP/PCT
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Caregiver
Self Employed
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided dignified care to residents in assisted living and memory care communities, including those with all stages of dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Maintained case notes to document resident progress and condition
- Attended to comfort of patients by adjusting bed settings, completing timely turns, and repositioning individuals with utmost care
- Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Maintained patients' hygiene by assisting with baths and toileting
- Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions
- Assisted residents in managing daily living including lifting, bathing, and feeding support
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Child Care Provider
Self Employed
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Provide basic recreational and educational activities
- Provide a safe, clean and nurturing environment
- Created, prepared and guided age appropriate curriculum
- Keep records of daily observations, incident reports and medications administered
- Maintained professional, yet warm, relationships with families
- Researched latest childcare and education related techniques for childcare
- Interact with parents and report child's development
Child Care Provider/ Exchange Student
Cultural Care Au Pair
03.2012 - 06.2013
- Assist children to develop fundamental learning, coping and hygiene skills
- Provide safe and secure environment
- Effectively handle interventions between children when disagreements arose
- Coordinated the logistics and planning of the daily and monthly activities of children
- Take children to different activities (i.e., sports, music)
- Participated in exchange program in oder to broaden my cultural diversity
Packing Assistant
BSH Home Appliances Group
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Worked on production line that achieved100% of quality goals while exceeding production targets
- Demonstrated accuracy in the assembly of parts/components
- Demonstrated attention to detail, while moving at a fast pace
- Operated computerized assembly system for completion of task
Production Assistant
US Personal-Service GmbH
10.2010 - 08.2011
- Operated machinery used in production process of large metal production facility
- Loaded and unloaded items form machines and conveyors
- Examined products to verify conformance to quality standards
- Observed equipment operations and notified operators of any malfunctions
- Remove products, machine attachments and waste material from machines
Childcare Provider
Kindergarten
02.2007 - 08.2007
- Encouraged children to develop social skills by assigning group projects
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks, following preferred diets approved by parents
- Assisted daycare owner in caring for approximately20 -25 children on daily basis and managed child check-ins and check-outs
- Balanced daily schedule to provide for sufficient activity, rest, and playtime
- Led songs and games, arts and crafts, and challenged children to work hard to succeed
- Supervised children at play and monitored activities for safety
- Maintained the safety and security of every child under care by closely monitoring movements and behaviors
- Assisted children in maintaining proper hygiene
Caregiver
AWO-Seniorenheim Höchstädt
10.2006 - 02.2007
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Attended to comfort of patients by adjusting bed settings, completing timely turns, and repositioning individuals with utmost care
- Worked with patients to assure that they participated in exercises and therapeutic activities
- Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments
- Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake, VA05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - LANGUAGES
Fremdsprachen-Institut
Augsburg, BY07.2010
Certificate of Maturity for Universities of Applied Science - undefined
Hans-Leipelt-Schule
Donauwörth, BY07.2008
Skills
- Fluent in German, English and Language skills in Czech
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient assessments
- Infection control standards
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate and caring
- Attention to detail
- Basic life support certified
Timeline
NCP/PCT
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
Caregiver
Self Employed
01.2019 - 02.2021
Child Care Provider
Self Employed
08.2016 - 11.2018
Child Care Provider/ Exchange Student
Cultural Care Au Pair
03.2012 - 06.2013
Packing Assistant
BSH Home Appliances Group
11.2011 - 03.2012
Production Assistant
US Personal-Service GmbH
10.2010 - 08.2011
Childcare Provider
Kindergarten
02.2007 - 08.2007
Caregiver
AWO-Seniorenheim Höchstädt
10.2006 - 02.2007
Certificate of Maturity for Universities of Applied Science - undefined
Hans-Leipelt-Schule
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Associate of Applied Science - LANGUAGES
Fremdsprachen-Institut
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