Martina Espinoza
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented BSN student in my final semester, set to graduate in May 2025. Passionate about delivering patient-centered care with experience in medical-surgical, psychiatric, labor & delivery, and perioperative/PACU settings. Currently completing my preceptorship at Sentara Obici Hospital Perioperative/PACU, gaining hands-on experience in post-anesthesia patient care and perioperative nursing. Skilled in patient assessments, medication administration, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Skilled in patient education, safety monitoring, and adapting to changing situations. Committed to compassionate, high-quality care and positive patient outcomes. Eager to grow as a nurse while maintaining a strong focus on patient care. Dedicated to ensuring patient safety, infection control, and effective communication in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
12
12
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 compassionate care to residents in assisted living and memory care, including those with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, feeding, toileting, and mobility support.
- Monitored patient conditions, documented progress, and alerted staff to health concerns.
- Ensured patient comfort by adjusting bed settings, repositioning, and responding to symptoms or behavioral changes.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment to reduce risks and promote overall well-being.
Child Care Provider/ Exchange Student
Cultural Care Au Pair
03.2012 - 06.2013
- Assisted children in developing fundamental learning, hygiene, and coping skills
- Provided a safe and structured environment for children’s growth and development
- Supervised children during extracurricular activities, including sports and music
- Participated in an exchange program to broaden cultural understanding
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 -
Hans-Leipelt-Schule
Donauwörth, BY07.2008
Skills
- Languages: Fluent in German, English, and basic Czech
- Patient Care: Direct patient care, vital signs monitoring, patient assessments, ADL assistance, mobility assistance
- Clinical Skills: Infection control standards, clinical judgment, medication administration
- Safety & Compliance: Privacy and confidentiality, basic life support certified
- Clinical Skills: Medication administration, infection control, patient assessments, direct patient care
- Technical Skills: Electronic health records (EHR), documentation, bedside procedures, clinical judgment
- Communication: Therapeutic communication, patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, compassionate and caring, attention to detail
- Safety & Compliance: HIPAA regulations, time-out procedures, patient advocacy, privacy and confidentiality, 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/ Exchange Student
Cultural Care Au Pair
03.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Associate of Applied Science - LANGUAGES
Fremdsprachen-Institut
Certificate of Maturity for Universities of Applied Science -
Hans-Leipelt-Schule
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