Wendi Espinoza Flores
Houston
Summary
Driven RN capable of providing the highest level of comprehensive care for up to 6 patients. Including over 3 years of nursing experience and level 1 trauma experience in Stepdown/IMU/PCU, Cardiac, Tele/Med-Surg, and former Tele/Med-Surg LVN for over four years. Committed to delivering exceptional nursing patient care, planning, education, safety, and advocacy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Managed care for cardiac and vascular disease patients and implemented interventions prior and after cardiac procedures.
- Managed care for patients on continuous cardiac monitor. Interpreted cardiac rhythms and implemented emergency interventions as necessary.
- Managed care for patients on cardiac drips.
Planned Career Break
N/A
09.2023 - 12.2023
Travel RN Med-Surg/Tele, Ortho & PCU Float RN
Samaritan Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed caseload of five patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Travel RN Trauma PCU Level 1/float Med-surg & Tele
Nebraska Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Cared for Level-One trauma patients requiring continuous/frequent monitoring such as neuro checks.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Cared for patients requiring trama surgery and requiring continuous use of medical devices; chest tubes, NGT, wound vac, C-collar, back brace.
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU Level 1 Trauma
Baystate Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided direct level one trauma patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Cared for patients with chest tubes, tracheostomy on ventilation, various medication drips, and patients requiring high acuity level nursing.
- Manage different types of titrating drip medications.
- Cared for patients with trauma, requiring frequent monitoring and assessment.
RN - PCU/ Step Down Unit/ Med-surg/tele
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Delivered safe and appropriate care for up to 4 patients, according to nursing skills inventory, age and needs of patient/population served.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
RN, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care for up to 6 patients from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
LVN Med-Surg/ Telemetry Nurse
Memorial Hermann Southeast
09.2016 - 04.2020
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed care for 6 patients through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Wound care, monitored and managed various types of surgical tubes, prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing -
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX05.2020
LVN - Nursing
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX08.2016
Skills
- Level 1 Trauma Center nursing experience, care for patient requiring emergent interventions
- Managing care for patients with different types of surgical drains and tubes
- Managing care for cardiac and vascular disease patients: A-fib, Angina pectoris, MI, Mitral stenosis, Aortic stenosis, endocarditis, pericarditis, cardiomyopathy, hypertensive emergency, HF
- Management of cardiac and vascular disease patients and procedures: bedside cardioversion, CABG, heart cath, PCI, PPM, ICD, angiogram, aortic and peripheral arterial bypass, aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, peripheral thromboembolecctomy, valvular repair and valvular replacement
- Managing care for patients on different types of titrating drips: Nitroglycerin, cardizem, heparin, lasix, amiodarone, insulin, metoprolol
- Interpreting cardiac rhythms and implementing emergency interventions as needed
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Pulmonary Assessments and emergency interventions for patients in acute respiratory failure and distress
- Blood product transfusion Administration
- Managing care for patients on different types of isolation
- Provide all patients with education of disease process, medication, nutrition, plan of care, goals, and preparing them for discharge
Accomplishments
- Achieved multiple recognitions at Press Ganey patient surveys from exceptional care delivery.
Certification
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIHSS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Planned Career Break
N/A
09.2023 - 12.2023
Travel RN Med-Surg/Tele, Ortho & PCU Float RN
Samaritan Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 08.2023
Travel RN Trauma PCU Level 1/float Med-surg & Tele
Nebraska Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU Level 1 Trauma
Baystate Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
RN - PCU/ Step Down Unit/ Med-surg/tele
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2022
RN, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
04.2020 - 08.2020
LVN Med-Surg/ Telemetry Nurse
Memorial Hermann Southeast
09.2016 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate Degree in Nursing -
College of The Mainland
LVN - Nursing
San Jacinto College District
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