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Emily Torres

Portland,OR

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with 9+ years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in SNF, LTC, Hospital, and Psych settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Actriv
Portland, OR
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Tualatin, OR
06.2022 - 11.2023
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Marquis Mt. Tabor
Portland, OR
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Integrated Healthcare Staffing Solutions
Portland, OR
12.2014 - 05.2021
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 20 patients per day.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Marquis Post Acute And Memory Care Oregon City
Oregon City, OR
10.2016 - 09.2020
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Care Center East
Portland, OR
12.2014 - 01.2015
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.

Education

Practical Nursing

Sumner College
Portland, OR
06.2014

Skills

  • Healthcare Platforms
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Patient Triaging
  • Samples Collection
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Epic Systems
  • Medication Administration
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Wound Dressing
  • Patient Charting
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Patient Observation
  • Empathetic and Compassionate

Certification

  • Oregon LPN License (#201407683LPN)
  • Current CPR, BLS and First Aid Certification
  • Valid Drivers License

Timeline

LPN

Actriv
01.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
06.2022 - 11.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Marquis Mt. Tabor
09.2021 - 06.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Marquis Post Acute And Memory Care Oregon City
10.2016 - 09.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

Integrated Healthcare Staffing Solutions
12.2014 - 05.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Care Center East
12.2014 - 01.2015

Practical Nursing

Sumner College

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