Melissa Espitia

Monitored patient conditions, documenting vital signs and reporting changes to healthcare team.

• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
• Assisted in the development of individualized care plans to enhance patient recovery and well-being.
• Provided education to patients and families regarding health management and post-discharge planning.
• Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Administered immunizations in both adult and pediatric care.
• Assisted physician with circumcision of infants.

• Supervised day-to-day operations and activities of medication technicians, intervening to issue service improvement guidance.
• Enforced policies and safety standards through building and medication room.
• Supervised medication technicians and provided feedback on performance.
• Generated and implemented resident programs, developing schedules and leveraging staff accordingly.
• Developed resident care plans according to each individuals needs and ensured each plan was carried out accordingly.
• Assessment of potential residents suitable for assisted living or memory care.
• Provided training to new medication technicians, ensuring all policies and procedures were abided by and all protocols were followed.
• Created in-services for staff.

• Coordinate overall wellness services for residents in both assisted living and memory care unit; including medication administration, ordering medications, and treatments.
• Monitor residents, communicate with physicians and pharmacy in order to execute orders adequately.
• Ensure proper documentation in electronic and paper charts, incident reports and making follow ups.
• Participate in development and update of service plans for residents, address family concerns and communicate any changes in resident condition.
• Supervision of resident care work of non-licensed and licensed staff members.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.

• Assisted residents with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care. Assisted with changing and feeding, attending to other personal needs such as trimming nails, assisting with perineal care. Turning and positioning bed ridden patients according to rotating schedules, use of mechanical lifts during transfers. Perform range of motion on resident as ordered. Note any unusual changes in resident's condition and report to charge nurse. Keep linens and utility area clean and in order, empty and clean urinal, empty catheters. Perform incontinence checks every two hours.
• Created and implemented social, educational and recreational programs for residents.
• Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.