GISELA DE LA TORRE
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduate with a strong foundation in clinical assessment, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care, seeking a New Graduate Register Nurse position in critical care nursing. Looking to deliver high-quality care, while continuously seeking opportunities to learn and develop specialized skills needed to thrive in a high-acuity environment.
Work History
Float Certified Nursing Assistant
2 Years 7 Months- Assisted nursing staff with patient care activities, hygiene care ensuring comfort and safety with 8 or more patients assigned.
- Obtained and documented vitals, glucose, specimens, EKGs, and other unit-specific procedures.
- Adapted quickly to different unit workflows, patient populations while having strong communication skills with care team.
Pediatric Float Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year 2 Months- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks being assigned up to 8 patients, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
CNA
1 Year 4 Months- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Maintained cleanliness of resident areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and facility policies while working with over 20 residents.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Workflow adaptability
Time management & prioritization
Patient-focused care
Compassionate caregiver
Patient advocacy
Team collaborator
Language: English & Spanish (conversational)
Clinical Experience
Graduate Nursing Practicum - Neurological-Endocrine Step-Down Unit | Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | 168 Hours
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toes and neurological focused assessments
- Learned to recognize early signs of neurological deterioration and endocrine emergencies, communicating with healthcare team
- Assisted with external ventricular drains (EVDs), maintaining sterile technique and monitor drainage, monitored intracranial pressure (ICP) trends and recognized findings under RN supervision
- Assisted in the managements of central lines, urinary catheters, wound drains, feeding tubes
Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Float Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Pediatric Float Certified Nursing Assistant
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
06.2022 - 08.2023Read More
CNA
Golden Years Nursing Home
09.2019 - 01.2021Read More
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Master of Science from Nursing
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Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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