Devan Torres
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at NaphCare and Centurion, skilled in clinical judgment and compassionate care. Successfully led a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care delivery. Proficient in patient charting and reporting, ensuring compliance with HIPAA while providing high-quality care in corrections environments.
Polished Correctional Nurse promoting over five years of expertise treating offenders in correctional facilities. Knowledgeable in disease management and illicit drug side effects. Successfully manages facility dispensary and clinic for inmates.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
NaphCare
08.2022 - Current
- Performed triage for HNRs for patient complaints
- One of the first nurses to assist in implementation for the PCCM model at the Dakota Unit in the State of Arizona.
- Assist providers in delivering stream-lined care for patients to ensure proper continuity of care.
- Performed Medication passes at La Paz, Cheyenne and Dakota at the Arizona State Prison complex in San Luiz arizona.
- Lead a team care team comprised of CNAs, LPNs, EMTs in ICSs.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centurion
10.2019 - Current
- Monitored patient vitals including temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with Tele-lines for Chronic Care, Psychiatry and Nurse lines.
- Assisted with various lines such as blood pressure, medical supplies, vital signs, and glucose checks.
- Performed rounding for welfare check in the detention units on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Documented patient information and care activities in eOMIS.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2026
Associate of Science - ADN
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ05-2024
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- De-escalation techniques
- Compassionate care
- Behavioral management
- Immunization administration
- Patient charting and reporting (eOmis and Techcare)
- Patient charting and reporting
- Health education
- Substance abuse treatment
- Preventive care
- Physical assessments
- Corrections environments
- Focused patient assessments
Accomplishments
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new Patient Centered Care Model that resulted in improved patient care.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Certification
BLS
NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NaphCare
08.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centurion
10.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - ADN
Arizona Western College