Eryka Espinosa
LONDON,London
Summary
Experienced Senior Staff Nurse - Radiotherapy skilled in managing radiotherapy-related side effects and providing expert post-treatment care advice. Coordinates effectively with oncologists and other healthcare professionals to optimise patient outcomes, ensuring a holistic approach to cancer care. Demonstrates strong communication and clinical assessment skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse - Radiotherapy
University College London Hospitals
London
04.2023 - Current
- provides provides patient education regarding radiotherapy and what to expect
- manages radiotherapy-related side effects, including – but not limited to skin reactions and symptom control.
- Works collaboratively/liaises effectively with clinical oncologists, clinical nurse specialists, specialist radiographers, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals, in delivering a holistic, high-quality experience for patients undergoing radiotherapy.
- Advised patients on managing post-radiotherapy symptoms and scheduling follow-up appointments.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
Junior Staff Nurse - Neuromuscular Complex Care
University College London Hospitals
London
07.2018 - 03.2022
- collaborated with specialist neuromuscular multi-disciplinary team to create patient care plans, communicated changes in patient conditions, and coordinated social support for home discharge.
- ensured that all treatment prescribed by the medical team is carried out, such as non-invasive ventilation, spirometry, capillary blood gases, and others.
- sets up non-invasive ventilators, adjusting its settings, based on patients' need for respiratory support, and escalating as appropriate.
- Handled outpatient calls regarding niv and cough assist machines, providing guidance and escalating issues as necessary.
- fostered suitable learning environment for staff, facilitating supervision and teaching of nursing students and others to enhance their competence.
- took charge of the ward in the absence of another senior nurse, organising daily workload, and prioritising own tasks and that of others, working as part of the team
Registered Nurse
University of Perpetual Help System - DALTA
Manila
03.2013 - 04.2018
- Delivered timely and effective emergency nursing care by accurately assessing patients, prioritising treatment needs, and implementing doctors’ orders in a fast-paced Emergency Department.
- Strictly adhered to infection prevention and control protocols, maintaining a safe clinical environment and minimising the risk of cross-contamination.
- Demonstrated excellent time management and prioritisation skills while simultaneously managing multiple acutely ill and injured patients in a high-pressure emergency setting.
- Safely administered prescribed medications and emergency treatments, monitoring patients closely for therapeutic effects, adverse reactions, and changes in clinical condition.
- Provided compassionate, patient-centred nursing care to critically ill, injured, and vulnerable patients, promoting comfort, dignity, and positive patient experiences.
- Maintained the highest standards of professional ethics, confidentiality, and patient privacy when handling sensitive medical information and delivering emergency care.
- Collaborated effectively with doctors, nurses, paramedics, healthcare assistants, and other multidisciplinary team members to coordinate rapid and comprehensive patient care.
- Conducted ongoing patient observations and clinical assessments, recognising deterioration promptly and escalating concerns appropriately to support positive patient outcomes.
Education
Nursing
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield01-2026
Nursing
University of Ulster
Coleraine01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Univeristy of Perpetual Help System DALTA
Manila01-2012
Skills
- Patient education strategies
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Infection prevention
- Time prioritisation
- Patient safety
- Clinical assessment
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Emergency nursing
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse - Radiotherapy
University College London Hospitals
04.2023 - Current
Junior Staff Nurse - Neuromuscular Complex Care
University College London Hospitals
07.2018 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
University of Perpetual Help System - DALTA
03.2013 - 04.2018
Nursing
University of Hertfordshire
Nursing
University of Ulster
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Univeristy of Perpetual Help System DALTA