Tasha Rodriguez-Espichan
Egg Harbor,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated RN with fifteen years of experience providing exceptional care to patients within high-volume settings, excelling in patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing patient care quality through effective discharge planning and management of complex medical conditions. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment while delivering compassionate, culturally competent care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
R.N., Medical-Surgical and Observation Unit
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
Galloway, New Jersey
10.2007 - 05.2023
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives that focused on enhancing quality of services rendered by the Medical-Surgical Unit.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into all aspects of patient assessment and management strategies.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
Nurse Preceptor
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
Galloway, New Jersey
01.2013 - 05.2023
- Mentored preceptees by modeling effective communication techniques with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Observed patient assessments performed by the preceptee and provided constructive feedback when needed.
- Conducted performance evaluations for preceptees on a regular basis.
- Instructed preceptees on hospital policies and procedures, as well as professional standards of practice.
- Developed individualized teaching plans based on each preceptee's educational needs and goals.
- Reviewed medical records with the precepters in order to ensure accuracy in documentation practices.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills while providing direct patient care to preceptees.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Medicine And Dentistry of NJ
Stratford,NJ08-2007
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-1998
Skills
- Management and coordination of pre-op patient care
- Management and coordination post-op patient care including post cardiac catherization care
- Management and coordination of "observation" patient care -rule out stroke, new onset a-fib, chest pain, syncope
- Telemetry monitoring
- Medical assessment
- NIH scale
- Blood transfusions
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Emergency response
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Discharge planning and coordination
- Attention to detail
- Quality improvement
- Patient Advocacy
- Excellent customer service
- RN Preceptor for 10 years
- Central line care
- Parenteral Nutrition
- IV insertion and management
- Enteral Nutrition
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- EMR systems
- Comfort care and titration
- Lab result interpretation
- NGT insertion and management
- G-tube care
- Pain management
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Wound care
- Seizure management
- Diabetes care management
- Culturally competent care
- HIPAA compliance and education
- Conflict resolution
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
Affiliations
- Member, American Nurses Association
- Member, NJ Nurses Association
- Member, Hispanic Association of Atlantic County
Accomplishments
- 2006 American Hospital Association Healthy Communities Fellowship Recipient
- Unit Diabetes Champ
- Lead Nurse Preceptor
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH Stroke Scale
Timeline
Nurse Preceptor
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 05.2023
R.N., Medical-Surgical and Observation Unit
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
10.2007 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Medicine And Dentistry of NJ
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Rutgers University
References
References available upon request.
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