Christian Torres, DNP, FNP-C
Conroe
Summary
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with prior Emergency Department experience, skilled in managing a wide range of patients, from acute to chronic conditions, across the lifespan. Experienced in comprehensive assessment, diagnostic interpretation, clinical decision-making, and evidence-based management. Bilingual in Spanish, committed to providing culturally competent, patient-centered care in outpatient settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Pool Emergency Department Nurse
St. Luke's Health
Houston, TX
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Delivered emergency care to patients across St. Luke’s North Division, including St. Luke’s The Vintage, St. Luke’s The Woodlands, and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.
- Administered medication and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Decreased wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Luke's Health
Houston, Texas
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Completed a structured ED residency program focused on high-acuity patient care and clinical skill development.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient care tasks, managing time effectively to address urgent needs first.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
St. Luke's Health
Houston, TX
12.2017 - 05.2021
- Provided direct patient care, including vital sign monitoring and assistance with daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and updating electronic medical records.
- Contributed to efficient emergency department operations by effectively prioritizing and managing tasks.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Houston, TX12.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Houston, TX05.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lone Star Community College North Harris
Houston05.2021
Skills
- Comprehensive history and physical examinations across the lifespan
- Differential diagnosis and evidence-based management of acute and chronic conditions
- Diagnostic test ordering and interpretation (labs, imaging, EKG)
- Pharmacologic management and medication prescribing
- Preventive care and health maintenance screenings
- Suturing and laceration repair
- Incision and drainage of abscesses
- Women’s health exams, including Pap smears
- Splinting and minor office procedures
- Bilingual
- Effective Team Leadership
Timeline
Float Pool Emergency Department Nurse
St. Luke's Health
08.2024 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Luke's Health
07.2021 - 08.2024
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
St. Luke's Health
12.2017 - 05.2021
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lone Star Community College North Harris