ADRIANA AMBROCIO TORRES
Mountain View,USA
Summary
Professional and prepared nursing leader with strong experience in post-anesthesia care. Adept at managing patient care, guiding nursing teams, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Focused on driving collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving tangible results. Skilled in critical care, patient assessment, and staff development. Reliable and flexible with steadfast commitment to excellence in patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preop/PACU Clinical Nurse Manager
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Sutter Health
San Jose, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Led PACU nursing team to enhance patient recovery protocols and improve overall care quality.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to bolster clinical skills and ensure compliance with best practices.
Preop/PACU Charge Nurse
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Sutter Health
San Jose, CA
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Participated and collaborated to obtain new multi-specialty surgery center CDPH and AAAHC certified.
- Created operational workflows and coordinated staff education on equipment and nursing skills.
- Collaborated with pharmacist, Safety officer, Infection preventionist, Quality Officers and Educators to create a new surgery center system.
- Collaborated with clinic managers, physicians and staff to coordinate new service lines and created effective physician and patient workflows from the clinic to the surgery center.
Registered Nurse
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Sutter Health
12.2017 - 06.2023
- Following the facility's policies and AORN guidelines, provided direct and indirect patient care in Preop, OR, and PACU areas in multiple surgery centers.
- Delivered responsive patient centered care to pediatric and adult population utilizing the nursing process in Allergy, Pulmonology, Neurology, Plastics, Cardiology, Rheumatology and Urgent Care Clinic.
- Acted a Nurse lead to coordinate with pharmacy buyers, vendors, and biologic representatives to ensure the safety and availability of all the medications, antigens, and supplies for the department.
Registered Nurse
San Rose Hospital
Hayward, CA
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans Medical-Surgical Tele Unit.
Certified Medical Assistant
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Sutter Health
Mountain View, CA
03.2013 - 12.2017
- Managed physicians schedules and workflow by coordinating daily patient procedures and office visits in the Pain management, Family and Internal medicine, Pediatrics, and Geriatric departments.
Registered Nurse
El Camino Hospital
Los Gatos, CA
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Administered emergency care for patients experiencing critical conditions in a fast-paced environment.
Education
MSN - Nursing Leadership and Administration
California State University East Bay
Hayward, CA05-2021
BSN - Nursing
California State University East Bay
Hayward, CA05-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA03-2017
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA05-2013
Certified Medical Assistant -
Mountain View Los Altos Adult School
Mountain View, CA12-2011
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Strategic Work Planning and Prioritization
- Quality improvement
Certification
- Registered Nurse – 95132177 - Exp: 01/2027
- ACLS/BLS, Exp: 11/2026
- PALS, Exp: 04/2027
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), expires: 04/2029
- AORN Peri-op 101 - OR nurse Completed 04/2022
- Pediatric Nurse Certification - In Process
- Nurse Professional Development Certification - In Process
- Pain Management Nurse Certification - In Process
- Orthopedic Nurse Certification (ONC)- In Process
- Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML)- In Process
Timeline
Preop/PACU Clinical Nurse Manager
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Sutter Health
05.2024 - Current
Preop/PACU Charge Nurse
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Sutter Health
06.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Sutter Health
12.2017 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
San Rose Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
El Camino Hospital
03.2017 - 09.2017
Certified Medical Assistant
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Sutter Health
03.2013 - 12.2017
MSN - Nursing Leadership and Administration
California State University East Bay
BSN - Nursing
California State University East Bay
Associate of Science - Nursing
De Anza College
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Mission College
Certified Medical Assistant -
Mountain View Los Altos Adult School