Emily Escalante-Torres
Summary
Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organized, clean, and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant/ Patient Companion
Power Personnel
12.2023 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Monitored patient temperature, blood pressure and respiration
- Changed bedding and linens regularly to maintain patient comfort and sanitation
- Measured and recorded patients' intake and output accurately
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Medication Technician
Moldaw Residences
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Medication Technician/Manager
The Ark Carehome
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided light housekeeping, bathing, and grooming
- Cooked, cleaned, sanitized, and gave medicine prescribed by the doctor for patients
- Arranged medicines to be taken on schedule by providing appropriate reminders
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
- Documented resident records on daily flow sheets.
Resident Assistant
Webster House
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Recorded and reported changes in residents' eating habits to supervisor
- Helped residents complete daily tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities
- Administered medication as directed by physician
- Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability
- Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
Screener/ Greater
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility
- Greeted staff, patients, and visitors
- Ensured all individuals use hand sanitizer prior to entering clinics
- Ensured all individuals entering the clinics are wearing masks or handing out masks as necessary.
Customer Service Associate
The Home Depot
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Answered customer questions regarding products and services, company policies, and pricing
- Resolved customer complaints and provided actionable solutions
- Covered multiple store areas by cross-training in different roles
- Coordinated with specific departments to help customers find product advice and information.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resulting in satisfactory outcomes and positive feedback.
Education
Woodside High School
Woodside, CASkills
- Medical Records Management
- Nursing Assistance
- Vital Signs Collection
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Customer Support
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient relationship building
Certification
- CPR & BLS Certification
- First Aid
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Nursing Assistant/ Patient Companion
Power Personnel
12.2023 - Current
Medication Technician
Moldaw Residences
03.2022 - Current
Medication Technician/Manager
The Ark Carehome
11.2021 - 03.2022
Resident Assistant
Webster House
05.2021 - 11.2021
Screener/ Greater
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
02.2021 - 06.2021
Customer Service Associate
The Home Depot
09.2017 - 02.2021
Woodside High School
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