Kirsten Espino

• Treated patients with coronary heart disease and provided post-operative care following bypass surgery or cardiovascular procedures.
• Contributed to the development of evidence-based nursing protocols by participating in continuous quality improvement initiatives on the cardiovascular unit.
• Consistently maintained regulatory compliance within the cardiovascular unit through meticulous adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Promoted a positive work environment on the cardiac unit through effective communication, active listening, and conflict resolution skills.

Completed two six month New Graduate rotations in Endoscopy and Head/Neck/ENT Units.

• Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
• Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
• Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
• Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.

• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.