Sara Marlene Espinoza

I have been an enrolled nurse since 1992. I have worked for Counties Manukau District Health Board for the last 39 years. I worked in an Orthopaedic and Rheumatology ward in Middlemore Hospital for 12 years before moving to the Otorhinolaryngology Outpatient Clinic in the Manukau Super Clinic in 2004. I consider myself a hard-working Enrolled Nurse who is responsible for the tasks given. I work under the direction and delegation of a Registered Nurse I am patient and whanau-focused and practice cultural safety with patients and families. I have a wide variety of responsibilities throughout my position, which are; to take care of the suspension list of patients of three different clinicians and run pre-admission clinics. I am a team player and carry out my work effectively as a resource person for the team, taking care of the equipment, in particular the Nasal Endoscope and towers. I also help with FPIM ordering when my colleagues are away only. I am responsible for the equipment needed to deliver the outcome required by the Team. I am an accomplished nurse and my goal is to maintain my level and skills for the future years until my retirement.

Healthcare professional with solid background in providing high-quality patient care and clinical support. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and results-driven approach, consistently adapting to changing medical needs and priorities. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and maintaining accurate medical records.

• Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
• Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
• Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.

• Aotearoa Latinoamerican Community, 36 years
• New Zealand Nurses Organization, since 1992
• Greenpeace, New Zealand
• Forest & Bird Te Reo Te Taiao

• Date of Birth: 07/04/57
• Driving License: Full
• Marital Status: Married

• Gardening
• Travelling
• Poetry
• Music