Celina Torres
Merrillville,IN
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Franciscan Health, adept in medication and IV administration and excelling in patient assessments. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in emergency response, ensuring high-quality patient management and advocacy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health
06.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Franciscan Health
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Utilized advanced technical skills to operate specialized equipment such as EKG machines, glucose monitors, orthopedic devices, and oxygen therapy devices.
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure while working in a high-stress environment with unpredictable situations arising throughout each shift.
- Facilitated rapid response to critical events in the Emergency Department by remaining alert, prepared, and engaged throughout each shift.
- Assisted nursing staff in monitoring vital signs, and rounding on patients.
Health Unit Coordinator
Franciscan Health
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and responding to inquiries.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, contributing to a well-organized and efficient unit environment.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Rasmussen University
Mokena, IL04-2022
High School Diploma -
Morton Senior High
Hammond06-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- The Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health
06.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Franciscan Health
06.2019 - 06.2022
Health Unit Coordinator
Franciscan Health
02.2018 - 06.2019
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- The Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Associate of Applied Science -
Rasmussen University
High School Diploma -
Morton Senior High
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