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Jolene Torres

Sun City

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Mayo Clinic, specializing in gastrointestinal and palliative care. Recognized for strong physical assessment skills and a compassionate approach to geriatric patients. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient outcomes while providing education and support to families in high-pressure environments.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Mayo Clinic
Phoenix
08.2022 - Current
  • Provides primary nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients in an acute care setting with a specialty in gastrointestinal and palliative care.

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Acute Care Unit

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
Sun City West
10.2020 - 02.2022
  • Provided primary nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients in an acute care setting

Registered Nurse-Acute Care Unit

Castle Rock Adventist Hospital
Castle Rock
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Provided primary nursing care to medical and surgical patients in an acute care setting

Registered Nurse on the Orthopedic Unit

Sky Ridge Medical Center
Lone Tree
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Provided primary nursing care to orthopedic and medical surgical patients

Registered Nurse at The Joan and Diana Hospice Home

Kingman Regional Medical Center
Kingman
07.2010 - 07.2017
  • Provided primary nursing care to terminal Hospice patients. As the charge RN working on the night shift I was responsible for patient care and also provided education and support for the patient's family and friends.

Registered Nurse on Orthopedics Unit

Kingman Regional Medical Center
Kingman
01.2010 - 07.2010
  • Provided primary nursing care to orthopedic and medical surgical patients.

Registered Nurse in Pre-op, PACU, Step-down, and Surgical Floor

Black Hills Surgery Center/ Black Hills Surgical Hospital
Rapid City
01.1997 - 07.2009
  • Provide exceptional direct patient care, including education of patients and families. Provide orientation and remain a knowledgeable resource for staff. Efficient in patient care from admission to discharge.

Pre-admission Nurse, PRN

Rapid City Regional Hospital
Rapid City
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Provided Pre-admission assessment of the surgical patient.

Staff/ Charge RN in orthopedics/ Neurology

Rapid City Regional Hospital
Rapid City
01.1988 - 01.1996
  • Provided exceptional primary patient care. Proficient in orthopedics, neurological and medical / surgical nursing. Experienced in telemetry monitoring. Responsible for staff and patients as a charge Nurse on the floor as needed.

Staff Nurse

Black Hills Rehabilitation Hospital
Rapid City
01.1987 - 01.1988
  • Providing primary nursing care for rehabilitation patients.

Education

Diploma- Registered Nurse - Nursing

Rapid City Regional Hospital School of Nursing
Rapid City, SD, USA
05.1987

General

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rapid City, SD, USA
01.1985

Skills

  • Strong skills with geriatric population
  • Caring and empathetic caregiver
  • Strong physical assessment skills

Certification

  • Registered Nurse Arizona
  • License Number RN1651093
  • Renewal due on 04/01/2025
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Expires 09/2023

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Mayo Clinic
08.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Acute Care Unit

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
10.2020 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse-Acute Care Unit

Castle Rock Adventist Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2020

Registered Nurse on the Orthopedic Unit

Sky Ridge Medical Center
08.2017 - 08.2019

Registered Nurse at The Joan and Diana Hospice Home

Kingman Regional Medical Center
07.2010 - 07.2017

Registered Nurse on Orthopedics Unit

Kingman Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 07.2010

Registered Nurse in Pre-op, PACU, Step-down, and Surgical Floor

Black Hills Surgery Center/ Black Hills Surgical Hospital
01.1997 - 07.2009

Pre-admission Nurse, PRN

Rapid City Regional Hospital
01.1995 - 01.1997

Staff/ Charge RN in orthopedics/ Neurology

Rapid City Regional Hospital
01.1988 - 01.1996

Staff Nurse

Black Hills Rehabilitation Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1988

Diploma- Registered Nurse - Nursing

Rapid City Regional Hospital School of Nursing

General

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology