Natalia Esparza
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with over four years of clinical experience in pediatrics and adult care within acute and med-surg units. Demonstrated leadership as a charge nurse and preceptor, emphasizing patient-centered care and fostering interprofessional collaboration. Committed to delivering equal healthcare to bilingual families with Spanish fluency to enhance communication and understanding. Proven ability to adapt in fast paced environments while maintaining high standards of patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Base Council
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted in creating a unit-based council for our unit to improve staff satisfaction and collaboration
Charge Nurse
12.2023 - Current
- Acted as the main resource and point of contact for a 24 bed unit
- Established strong rapport between unit staff, medical teams, and hospital staff
- Collaborated and mediated between teams and leadership to resolve disagreements and create a stronger relationship between departments
- Assisted in chart audits and education to meet hospital policies
RN
Dell Children’s North
06.2023 - Current
- Acute Care Unit
- Assumed the role of Charge Nurse, Floor Nurse, and Preceptor
- Cared for up to 4 pediatric patients per shift by conducting comprehensive assessments, administering medications accurately and safely, collecting labs, and carrying out provider orders
- Collaborated with family and medical teams regarding changes in patient status and plan of care
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Nursing preceptor
09.2022 - Current
- Trained and mentored new hire nurses and nursing students in adult and pediatric care settings
RN
Dell Seaton Medical Center at UT
07.2021 - 05.2023
- COVID and Med Surg Unit
- Provided care for 5-6 adult patients each night
- Cared for kidney transplant patients as part of the initial group of nurses selected for the start up of the Kidney Transplant Program
- Performed initial assessments, continuous observation, administered ordered medications, and maintained accurate patient records
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Education
BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification -
American Heart Association
Austin, TX01.2027
PALS Heart Code Complete Curriculum -
Ascension
09.2023
B.S. - Nursing
Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX04.2021
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Ultrasound Guided PIV Access
- Cerner charting system
- Patient care
- Teamwork
- Patient education and communication
Certification
- BLS for healthcare Providers, March 2025-2027 - American Heart Association
- PALS Heart Code Complete Curriculum FY23-FY25, September 2023 - American Heart Association
- PCAR, June 2025-2029- TCAR Education Programs
- Ultrasound Guided PIV Access, April 2025 - Sonosite
- Speaking and Listening Medical Spanish Exam, May 2024 - ALTA Language Services
Timeline
Unit Base Council
04.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse
12.2023 - Current
RN
Dell Children’s North
06.2023 - Current
Nursing preceptor
09.2022 - Current
RN
Dell Seaton Medical Center at UT
07.2021 - 05.2023
B.S. - Nursing
Concordia University Texas
BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification -
American Heart Association
PALS Heart Code Complete Curriculum -
Ascension
Awards
Nurse of the year 2025- Dell Children’s North
Daisy Award - Dell Children’s North, October 2024
Leadership
Charge Nurse December 2023-Present
- Acted as the main resource and point of contact for a 24 bed unit
- Collaborated and mediated between teams and leadership to resolve disagreements and create a stronger relationship between departments
- Assisted in chart audits and education to meet hospital policies
Nursing preceptor September 2022-Present
- Trained and mentored new hire nurses, nursing students, and new charge nurses
Unit Base Council April 2025-Present
- Assisted in creating a unit-based council for our unit to improve staff satisfaction and collaboration