Erwin Torres
Rialto,CA
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient/Afterhour Case Manager
Regal Medical Group
Northridge, CA
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Assessed patients' needs, developed care plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for patients.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, advocacy, referral and monitoring of patients and families.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and developing action plans.
- Educated clients and their families about their rights and available community resources.
- Responsible for the management proactively for acutely and chronically ill patients with the objective of improving quality care and outcome, assisting with decreasing healthcare costs.
- Provides utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and issuance of all appropriate authorizations of covered services as needed.
LVN/Charge Nurse
South Pasadena Care Center
South Pasadena, CA
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assessed patients' physical condition through observation, interviews, tests, and review of medical histories.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, hospital personnel, and other health professionals involved in a patient's care.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
Inpatient/SNF Case Manager
Synermed Inc
Monterey Park, CA
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Assessed patients' needs, developed care plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for patients.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, advocacy, referral and monitoring of patients and families.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect patients' confidential information.
- Assisted patients in setting realistic goals and developing action plans.
- Educated patients and their families about their rights and available community resources.
- Responsible for the management proactively for acutely and chronically ill patients with the objective of improving quality care and outcome, assisting with decreasing healthcare costs.
- Provides utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and issuance of all appropriate authorizations of covered services as needed.
LVN/Charge Nurse
Garden View Post-Acute Rehab
Baldwin Park, CA
05.2014 - 01.2018
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assessed patients' physical condition through observation, interviews, tests, and review of medical histories.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, hospital personnel, and other health professionals involved in a patient's care.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
LVN/Charge Nurse
Huntington Park Convalescent
Santa Anita , CA
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assessed patients' physical condition through observation, interviews, tests, and review of medical histories.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, hospital personnel, and other health professionals involved in a patient's care.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
CNA
Garden View Post-Acute Rehab
Baldwin Park, CA
03.2004 - 05.2014
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Behavioral Specialist
Community Care Center
Duarte, CA
10.2008 - 08.2011
- Developed and implemented behavior plans to address challenging behaviors.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to help clients develop self-awareness and interpersonal skills.
- Provided individualized instruction for clients based on their needs, strengths, and interests.
- Conducted assessments of clilents' behavior, academic performance, and social skills.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies such as verbal praise and reward systems to increase desired behaviors.
- Created lesson plans focused on teaching appropriate social interactions among peers.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques during times of emotional distress or conflict.
- Attended professional development workshops related to behavioral health topics.
Education
Vocational - Nursing
Premier Career College
Irwindale, CA 11-2014
Certification - Nurses Assistant
La Puente Valley ROP
Rowland Heights, CA02-2014
Skills
- Referral Coordination
- Community Outreach
- Care Coordination
- Family Education
- Health History Documentation
- Discharge Planning
- Utilization review
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient support
- Client Advocacy
- Case Management
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Assessment
- Intervention Plans
- Resource Identification
- Relationship Building
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Progress evaluations understanding
- Case Planning
- Utilization Management
- Problem-Solving
- Program Development
- Direct Patient Care
- Indirect Patient Care
Timeline
Inpatient/Afterhour Case Manager
Regal Medical Group
01.2018 - 05.2022
LVN/Charge Nurse
South Pasadena Care Center
01.2018 - 12.2019
Inpatient/SNF Case Manager
Synermed Inc
09.2015 - 01.2018
LVN/Charge Nurse
Huntington Park Convalescent
08.2014 - 07.2015
LVN/Charge Nurse
Garden View Post-Acute Rehab
05.2014 - 01.2018
Behavioral Specialist
Community Care Center
10.2008 - 08.2011
CNA
Garden View Post-Acute Rehab
03.2004 - 05.2014
Vocational - Nursing
Premier Career College
Certification - Nurses Assistant
La Puente Valley ROP
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