Ashley Toruno
Menifee,CA
Summary
Attentive and focused healthcare professional offering 140+ hours of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preceptorship/Nursing Student
Temecula Valley Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
- Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Menifee Union School District
01.2021 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Registered Nursing Student
Menifee Valley Medical Center
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Administered CPR to patients in cardiac arrest following American Heart Association Standards.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Physical Therapy Aide
Rancho Physical Therapy
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Improved patient muscle strength through progressive resisted exercise and re-education of balance reactions, walking and daily living skills.
- Conferred with staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment.
- Recorded patient status in progress notes.
Education
Bachelors of Nursing - Registered Nurse
West Coast University
Ontario, CA01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05.2018
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Vitals Monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- ADL Assistance
- IV Setup
- Patient Monitoring
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Wound Care
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- ACLS, American Heart Association - 2023
- BLS, American Heart Association- 2023
- CPR Certified, American Heart Association- 2023
Timeline
Preceptorship/Nursing Student
Temecula Valley Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nursing Student
Menifee Valley Medical Center
08.2023 - 10.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Menifee Union School District
01.2021 - Current
Physical Therapy Aide
Rancho Physical Therapy
05.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelors of Nursing - Registered Nurse
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University - San Marcos