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Juana Y. Torres MSN, RN

Pico Rivera,CA

Summary

Mastered prepared registered nurse with 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in team leading and ambulatory care specialty for family medicine and pediatrics.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente APC Message Management
06.2023 - Current

Triage via phone, provide excellent customer service.

Lead Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Covid Vaccine Clinics
12.2020 - 06.2023

Mega Covid Vaccination Clinic RN Lead. Daily Operational schedules for all staff, Onboarding all nurses according Nurse Practice Act and KP policy and procedures, work in labor management partnership and provide excellent patient care.

  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Lead Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Department
10.2015 - 12.2020
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.

Lead Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Department
10.2013 - 12.2015
  • Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Urgent Care Registered Nurse

HealthCare Partners Medical Group
08.2013 - 03.2015
  • Conducted in person triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.
  • Executed nursing interventions by collaborating with interprofessional team to incorporate standards of care, practice and patient outcomes.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Lead Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Department
01.2012 - 10.2013
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Orange County Surgical Center (Ophthalmology)
04.2011 - 09.2013
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.


Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Kaiser Permanente
07.2011 - 01.2012
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.


License Vocational Nurse II

Kaiser Permanente Medical Office
10.2008 - 07.2011
  • Back Office Support for Family Practice Department
  • Assist physicians and registered nurses with incoming calls and emails.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.


License Vocational Nurse

Community Hospital Huntington Park
02.2007 - 04.2008
  • Medical Surgical Unit / Telemetry Unit
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.


Education

Master of Science - Nursing Administration

Colorado Technical University Azusa Pacific University
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
12.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Mount St. Mary’s College
Los Angeles, CA
12.2010

No Degree - Nursing Science

East Los Angeles Community College
Los Angeles, CA
06.2009

No Degree - Nursing

Santa Monica Community College
Santa Monica, CA
12.2000

Skills

  • QBS 2
  • Excellent work ethics
  • Proper documentation and knowledge of nursing process
  • Implementation of work place safety
  • Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act
  • Knowledge of Ambulatory Care Practice
  • Bedside care in patient and outpatient
  • Preceptorship trained by KP
  • Excellent Time Management Skills and Organization
  • Well Visit Procedures
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Unit Administration
  • Training Staff
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Microsoft Office
  • Critical Thinking
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Decision-Making
  • Health Incident Triage
  • Task Delegation
  • Staff Coaching and Mentoring
  • Staff Supervision
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Department Management
  • Staff Leadership
  • Quality Improvement
  • Staff Assignments
  • Staff Development
  • Conflict Management
  • Workload Management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Affiliations

Referral Provided Upon Request

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente APC Message Management
06.2023 - Current

Lead Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Covid Vaccine Clinics
12.2020 - 06.2023

Lead Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Department
10.2015 - 12.2020

Lead Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Department
10.2013 - 12.2015

Urgent Care Registered Nurse

HealthCare Partners Medical Group
08.2013 - 03.2015

Lead Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Department
01.2012 - 10.2013

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Kaiser Permanente
07.2011 - 01.2012

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Orange County Surgical Center (Ophthalmology)
04.2011 - 09.2013

License Vocational Nurse II

Kaiser Permanente Medical Office
10.2008 - 07.2011

License Vocational Nurse

Community Hospital Huntington Park
02.2007 - 04.2008

Master of Science - Nursing Administration

Colorado Technical University Azusa Pacific University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Azusa Pacific University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Mount St. Mary’s College

No Degree - Nursing Science

East Los Angeles Community College

No Degree - Nursing

Santa Monica Community College
Juana Y. Torres MSN, RN