Ericka Torrecilla
Taylorsville ,UT
Summary
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
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant
Common Spirit Health
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by providing support to nursing staff in a variety of clinical settings.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by assisting with daily living activities and maintaining privacy and dignity.
- Reduced potential risks for patients by following infection control and safety guidelines diligently.
- Improved patient mobility through assistance with ambulation, transfers, and positioning techniques.
Phlebotomists / Lab Assistant
St Marks Hospital
Milcreek Ut
03.2022 - Current
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Med Tech
The Beaumont Assisted Living
Bountiful, UT
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
CNA
Nursa
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Phlebotomy Technician
The Marián Center
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks .
Psych Tech
The Marián Center
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Took and monitored vital signs, and managed patient behavior.
Med Tech
Millcreek Meadows
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Administered medications and performed basic patient assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet all needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA
QSS
05.2010 - 01.2021
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Psych Tech
Jordan Valle West
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Assessed patients upon admission and discharge
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Applied interventions when necessary, including patients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Actively listened to patients, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Took and monitored vital signs, and managed patient behavior.
CNA
Jordan Valley West
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN informed of changes.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
CNA
Sandy Health And Rehab
10.2007 - 09.2015
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN informed of changes.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma -
GED Utah
Salt Lake City, UTPhlebotomy Technician -
Cccna
Midvale, UTCertified Nursing Assistant -
Cccna
Midvale, UTIv Training -
Cccna
Midvale, UTSkills
- Specimen Collection
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Recording Vital Signs
- Quality Patient Care
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
Timeline
Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant
Common Spirit Health
04.2024 - Current
Med Tech
The Beaumont Assisted Living
10.2023 - 04.2024
Phlebotomists / Lab Assistant
St Marks Hospital
03.2022 - Current
CNA
Nursa
05.2021 - 04.2024
Med Tech
Millcreek Meadows
01.2021 - 05.2021
Phlebotomy Technician
The Marián Center
09.2020 - 10.2022
Psych Tech
The Marián Center
08.2020 - 10.2022
Psych Tech
Jordan Valle West
10.2018 - 08.2020
CNA
Jordan Valley West
09.2015 - 10.2017
CNA
QSS
05.2010 - 01.2021
CNA
Sandy Health And Rehab
10.2007 - 09.2015
High School Equivalency Diploma -
GED Utah
Phlebotomy Technician -
Cccna
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Cccna
Iv Training -
Cccna