Jessica De La Torre

Registered Nurse

• Educated patients and families on diagnoses, discharge instructions, and self-care routines to improve compliance.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.

Lead Nurse

• Coordinated patient assignments based on acuity, staffing levels, and patient care needs.
• Monitored patient flow, admissions, transfers, and discharges to promote effective unit workflow.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans with physicians, therapists, and case managers to ensure timely care.
• Provided clinical guidance and support for nurses, assisting with changes in patient status and critical situations.

Nurse Preceptor

• Precepted and mentored new nursing staff, providing clinical guidance, education, and support throughout orientation.

• Assisted customers with prescription pickup, over-the-counter products, and basic pharmacy questions.
• Supported pharmacists by organizing prescriptions, labeling medications, and preparing orders for verification.