David Vazquez Torres
SAN ANTONIO,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills.(Bilingual)
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
Cano Health
San Antonio, TX
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
ER Technician
Riverside ER
New Braunfels, TX
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Collected vital signs accurately and consistently, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Managed inventory of supplies within the ER unit assuring proper stocking levels for daily operations.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Phlebotomist Assistant
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio, TX
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
Medical Assistant
United Medical Center
Del Rio, TX
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Registered Nurse
Hospital Ortopedic Docente Fructoso Rodriguez
La Habana , Cuba
10.2011 - 11.2016
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Hospital Clinic Quirurgico Manuel Fajardo
La Habana , Cuba
10.2007 - 10.2011
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
EDP University of Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, PR09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Atlantis University
Miami, FL08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University Of Medical Science in Havana
La Havana07.2006
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Licensed RN
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Lab result interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Fluent in Spanish and English
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Cano Health
03.2022 - 05.2023
ER Technician
Riverside ER
12.2019 - 12.2021
Phlebotomist Assistant
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2020
Medical Assistant
United Medical Center
08.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Hospital Ortopedic Docente Fructoso Rodriguez
10.2011 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Hospital Clinic Quirurgico Manuel Fajardo
10.2007 - 10.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
EDP University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Atlantis University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University Of Medical Science in Havana