Diana Torres BSN, RN, CIC.
Englewood,NJ
Summary
Certified Registered Nurse with 16 years of experience in direct patient care, quality improvement, infection prevention and staff development. Core competencies include Team Management, Infection Prevention, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Data Analytics, Performance Improvement. Bilingual-Spanish proficient.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Preventionist
Englewood Health
04.2018 - Current
- Manage Infection Prevention and Control program.
- Educate healthcare workers, patients and public about infectious and communicable disease transmission and prevention.
- Support quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data trends and identify areas for performance improvement.
- Oversee committees, surveillance and investigations focused on reducing infections.
Nurse Navigator
Englewood Health
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Supported patients during transitions between healthcare settings by providing information, resources, and emotional support.
- Coordinated appropriate and efficient delivery of healthcare services to promote optimal outcomes by assessing and matching unmet needs with support services.
- Facilitated timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing and procedures to advocate for patients, expedite plan of care and promote continuity.
Patient Care Director
Englewood Health
12.2014 - 04.2017
- Led 22- bed orthopedic and neurosurgical unit with 30 team members in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standards of care and best practices.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Served as key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
Care Manager
Englewood Health
05.2013 - 11.2014
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, nursing assistant, and unit secretaries.
- Promoted safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Developed performance improvement tools for disease specific Joint Commission quality initiatives.
Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Staff Nurse
Englewood Health
02.2010 - 05.2013
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing personalized care and addressing individual needs.
Education
Master of Science Nursing-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner -
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ12.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Newark, NJ12.2006
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ12.2001
Certification
- Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology Infection Prevention and Control Certification April 2021
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), January 2023
Timeline
Infection Preventionist
Englewood Health
04.2018 - Current
Nurse Navigator
Englewood Health
04.2017 - 04.2018
Patient Care Director
Englewood Health
12.2014 - 04.2017
Care Manager
Englewood Health
05.2013 - 11.2014
Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Staff Nurse
Englewood Health
02.2010 - 05.2013
Master of Science Nursing-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner -
William Paterson University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
New Jersey City University