Angela Torres MSN-ed, Rn, OCN
Sparta,NJ
Summary
Motivated Clinical Instructor excited to leverage 16-year background to develop new generation of highly skilled and highly knowledgeable nurses. Expert in incorporating instructional technology to enhance didactic and clinical instruction while providing students opportunities to improve hands-on skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Member
Jersey College School Of Nursing
Teterboro, NJ
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and delivered lectures to nursing students on a variety of topics related to the field of nursing.
- Assisted with the development of course materials such as syllabi, lecture notes, handouts and presentations.
- Assessed student performance through observation, testing, and evaluation methods.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from students or faculty members regarding educational matters.
- Maintained records of all teaching activities including attendance logs, evaluations forms.
- Developed assessments such as quizzes and exams designed to evaluate student understanding of course material.
- Integrated evidence-based practice strategies into instructional sessions.
Oncology Nurse
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown, NJ
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as biopsies, chemotherapy administration, and radiation treatments.
- Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
- Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, changes in condition, treatments administered and progress notes in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Nursing Clinical Educator
Lincoln Technical Institute
Paramus, NJ
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, projects, assignments, and other assessments.
- Upheld patient safety standards by supervising students during medication administration.
- Initiated new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
- Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals.
- Communicated students' individual and group performance to lead faculty.
- Encouraged student participation in class discussions by posing questions related to lecture topics.
- Monitored classroom behavior and provided feedback on how students can improve their academic performance.
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
- Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and impact such concepts place on nursing program students' education.
- Contributed professional feedback to student inquiries in class, online or during established consultation hours.
- Maintained current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance and student academic progress.
- Procured knowledge of national and local trends in nursing practices to successfully integrate into learning activities.
Adjunct Faculty Member
County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
- Conducted evaluations of student performance, provided feedback and guidance on areas of improvement.
- Provided instruction on a variety of topics related to clinical medicine including physical diagnosis, pharmacology and medical ethics.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care during clinical rotations.
- Encouraged active participation from all students during class discussions and activities.
- Assessed student competency levels through direct observation in the hospital setting.
Infusion Nurse
Hudson Hematology Oncology/Astera Cancer Care
Jersey City, NJ
04.2013 - 08.2022
- Administered prescribed medication and chemotherapy treatments in alignment with nursing standards.
- Monitored patients' reactions to chemotherapy and recommended methods for treating side effects.
- Mixed medications for chemotherapy and iron infusions, carefully following physician specifications.
- Accessed patient ports and PICC lines to start infusions and check for cleanliness.
- Managed infusion schedule and patient flow for up to 50 patients per week.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Travel Nurse - Morristown Medical Center
Gifted Healthcare
Metairie, LA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Staff Nurse
Carepoint Health - Bayonne Medical Center
Bayonne, NJ
09.2006 - 10.2021
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
- Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ06.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ07.2006
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Treatment Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Care Coordination
- Delegation and Motivation
- Test Interpretations
- Student Precepting
- Patient Examination
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Excellence Award presented by Western Governors University for Nurse Educator Capstone Project
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse, ONCC - 2026
- BLS Certified - 2024
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Member
Jersey College School Of Nursing
04.2024 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Member
County College of Morris
12.2022 - 06.2023
Oncology Nurse
Morristown Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Nursing Clinical Educator
Lincoln Technical Institute
05.2022 - 01.2024
Travel Nurse - Morristown Medical Center
Gifted Healthcare
10.2021 - 05.2022
Infusion Nurse
Hudson Hematology Oncology/Astera Cancer Care
04.2013 - 08.2022
Staff Nurse
Carepoint Health - Bayonne Medical Center
09.2006 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hudson County Community College
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