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Education
Awards
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IVONNE TORRES

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Bilingual hospice care professional with proven track record in providing compassionate care to patients. Skilled in pain management, symptom control, and emotional support adapting seamlessly to changing needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Hospice Case Manager

Blue Skies Of Texas
03.2022 - Current
  • Ongoing assessments of patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, spiritual and environmental needs, and on activities of daily living
  • Receive case referrals and apply criteria for admission and re-certification to establish appropriate levels of care and eligibility
  • Consulted with and educated more than 100 patient and families on disease process, self-care techniques and end-of-life care
  • Provides field supervision to Licensed Vocational Nurses, Home Health Aides according to regulations and guidelines
  • Served as Interim Administrator

Recreation Specialist

Spangdahlem Event Center- USAF
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Planned and administered more than 50 event center activities for all elements of the large Spangdahlem AB-serviced populations military members, dependents, DOD civilians, retirees and civilian contract personnel of all ages and backgrounds
  • Served as Assistant Event Center Manager and fulfilled Manager duties in his/her absence
  • Initiated purchase requests and supply requisitions

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Spangdahlem Youth Center- USAF
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Complied with all rules, regulations and procedures by committing and dedicating care, supervision and assistance to more than 20 program children and youth
  • Maintained classroom environment and work area ensuring child development is maintained in a safe and positive learning environment
  • Written reports detailing accidents that children may have sustained while in the care of the facility as well as undesirable behavior

Treatment Nurse

Alta Vista Rehabilitation
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Confer with the Wound Care physician and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders, wound progression, and obtain new orders as needed
  • Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions, such as skin abrasions, foot problems such as corns and calluses, decubitus ulcers, bacterial, parasitic and viral skin infections, scaling popular diseases, and benign tumors
  • Maintain weekly documentation including head to toe skin assessments, non-pressure, and pressure ulcer records, with accurate measurements and descriptions of more than 100 patients
  • Maintain equipment and supplies for treatments, including topical medications and ensuring treatment cart fully stocked at all times
  • Educated patients and family members/ caregivers on what to look for and how to care for their wounds when being released to their care facility or home

Receptionist

Alta Vista Rehabilitation
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Assist department directors in administrative matters (i.e., typing reports, correspondence, etc.)
  • Called and arranged patient doctors' appointments and transportation with specialists including optometrists, surgeons, dieticians and primary care physicians

Outreach Specialist

Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Assist in the development of HIV outreach strategies for client recruitment, retention, and post treatment monitoring
  • Provide individual, group, family therapy as needed to help increase entry into treatment for more than 300 patients
  • Provide HIV counseling, testing and education for all ages to equal more than 1000 people
  • Provide risk reduction education, HIV testing and referrals to prevent new HIV infections
  • Facilitated community & school-based educational presentations and training at different facilities to include schools, libraries, and other non-profit organizations

Womens Resource Specialist

Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Provided HIV-infected pregnant women with information about the benefits of AZT Therapy during pregnancy to more than 150 women
  • Conducted HIV & HCV testing and counseling; HIV, STI/STD, sexual health, and risk reduction education to include linkage and coordination of services to more than 400 women
  • Maintained current and effective information regarding HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis trends in epidemiology, treatment and prevention methodologies
  • Acted as a cooperative member of the METRO Prevention Sexual Health team by supporting other employees' efforts to serve clients and the community

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Arlington
Arlington, TX
12-2025

Associates of Nursing -

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
01.2014

Awards

2023 Salute to Nurses Recipient

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Timeline

RN Hospice Case Manager

Blue Skies Of Texas
03.2022 - Current

Recreation Specialist

Spangdahlem Event Center- USAF
01.2020 - 01.2022

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Spangdahlem Youth Center- USAF
01.2019 - 01.2020

Treatment Nurse

Alta Vista Rehabilitation
01.2018 - 12.2018

Receptionist

Alta Vista Rehabilitation
01.2018 - 12.2018

Outreach Specialist

Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office
01.2016 - 12.2018

Womens Resource Specialist

Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office
01.2014 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Arlington

Associates of Nursing -

Hillsborough Community College

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of South Florida

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