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Alexandria Torres LVN

Delano,CA

Summary

Experienced nurse with 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Committed to utilizing extensive medical skills to drive innovative processes and improve systemic health equity in diverse populations through education. Seeking new opportunities for career growth and advancement to become a valuable contributor to your team, leveraging versatile nursing experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LVN Call Center

Logistics Health Incorporated
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • telehealth covid nurse
  • speak with patients regarding their Covid 19 test results , answering questions and concerns
  • updating EMR with Public Health Depts
  • identify conditions or social gaps to address health disparites provide resources to promote health equity
  • daily involvement in skype nurse hotline thread
  • nurse phone audits
  • provide guidance and support to peers to improve performance
  • navigation amongst multiple computer screens and use of various technology ie Microsoft Office, Mitel, outlook

LVN

Rhino Medical Tusk Ent
01.2021 - 08.2021

Relocate to Mass Vaccination sites throughout the Central Valley inconjunction with FEMA

Administer Vaccines

and educate local community on public health measures to mitigate spread c19

Adhere to storage and safe handling of Covid-19 Vaccines.

Provide education and Resources to ariculture workers


Document/chart update immunization cards w/ California Dept of Public Health registry

LVN Supervisor

Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
03.2019 - 04.2021

Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.

  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Audit paper Charting of licensed nurses to adhere with Medicare compliance and billing
  • scheduling patient follow ups with care provider/ contact transport services for resident appointments
  • responsible for accurate completion of vaccine inventories, supplies, orders, and reports
  • assist DON with training of newly employed cnas, lvns
  • assists with admissions and discharges
  • delegate assignments according to staffing
  • assign accurate icd-10-cm reflect patients dx and tx

Mental Health Nurse Supervisor

Crestwood Behavioral Health
09.2017 - 01.2020
  • Administer Medications as ordered
  • Monitor/Assess Mental Health Bx/Changes
  • Supervise and delegate task on the unit to Recovery Coaches/Staff
  • Develop Recovery Service Plans- attend Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
  • Skilled Charting/Documentation
  • DBT/WRAP Therapeutic Skills
  • Crisis Communication
  • Pro-Act
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences related to mental health nursing best practices.
  • Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
  • Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.

LVN Charge Nurse

Valley Care Center
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Admit/Discharge Patients
  • Head to Toe Assessments Post Acute Care and rehabilitation
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Collect Specimens
  • Order Labs/XRays
  • Schedule follow up appointments
  • Work with PT/OT regarding Care Plan
  • heavy resident Medication Administration pass
  • Patient/Family Education
  • Medicare Charting/Skilled Documentation
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
  • Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Maxim Healthcare Services
08.2015 - 01.2016
  • Provide high quality patient care as in demand per diem
  • Worked in Rehab from post acute
  • Vital Signs, I&O, ambulation, ROM
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

Caregiver/CNA

Optima Hospice
06.2013 - 08.2014
  • Vital Signs, shower, administer breathing treatments, provide comfort as ordered by Hospice
  • Works in cooperation with the family/Hospice interdisciplinary team members to meet the emotional needs of the patient/family
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Wasco State Prison
10.2011 - 11.2012
  • Suicide Watch 1:1
  • Observational Behavioral/Safety Checks
  • Vital Signs

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
04.2006 - 08.2010
  • Assist with ortho post op V.S
  • And procedures, ROM, ambulation, transfers record and measure I&O, orthopedic floor, applied CPM therapy

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Delano Regional Medical Center
08.2005 - 04.2006
  • VS assist Nurse with task
  • Turn reposition patients
  • ADLs

Education

Associate of Arts -

College of The Sequioas
Visalia, CA
05.2014

Skills

  • Administering medications
  • Administering subcutaneous injections
  • Administering intramuscular injections
  • Providing wound care
  • Utilizing the nursing process
  • Providing patient/family education
  • Managing appointments and transportation
  • Medicare charting
  • Skilled documentation
  • Supervising CNAs, staff and delegating task when necessary
  • Delegating assignments
  • Coordinating assignments
  • Administering enteral feedings
  • Infection control
  • Blood-borne pathogens
  • Prioritization
  • Leadership
  • IV/Blood draw certification
  • Typing speed 40
  • Microsoft Office
  • Effective written communication
  • Effective oral communication
  • Assessing patient's condition
  • Monitoring patient's condition
  • Notifying physician for disposition
  • Mental Health
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Psychoeducational Delivery
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Functioning as liaison when necessary between physician, patients, staff
  • Knowledge of ICD-10-CM codes/dx

Affiliations

  • American Red Cross
  • Kern Medical Reserve Corps

Certification

Licensed Vocational Nurse BVNPT 2016-2026

PRO ACT Certified

WRAP

BLS American Heart Association 2024-2026

IV/Blood draw Certified 2016-2026

Additional Information

REFERENCES


Andrew Saiz - Case Manager 661-363-6392

Martin Maraguri - RN 661-932-0161

Timeline

LVN Call Center

Logistics Health Incorporated
04.2021 - 08.2022

LVN

Rhino Medical Tusk Ent
01.2021 - 08.2021

LVN Supervisor

Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
03.2019 - 04.2021

Mental Health Nurse Supervisor

Crestwood Behavioral Health
09.2017 - 01.2020

LVN Charge Nurse

Valley Care Center
10.2016 - 10.2017

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Maxim Healthcare Services
08.2015 - 01.2016

Caregiver/CNA

Optima Hospice
06.2013 - 08.2014

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Wasco State Prison
10.2011 - 11.2012

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
04.2006 - 08.2010

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Delano Regional Medical Center
08.2005 - 04.2006

Associate of Arts -

College of The Sequioas
Alexandria Torres LVN