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Krystal Torres

Aurora,IL

Summary

Compassionate healthcare worker with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Associate

VNA Healthcare
Aurora , Illinois
05.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
  • Performed basic clerical tasks such as answering phones, filing documents, scheduling appointments or preparing charts.
  • Updated patient charts while maintaining client confidentiality.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes following proper safety protocols.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.

Patient Care Technician

Rush Copley Medical Group
Aurora , IL
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations utilizing critical thinking skills.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and updates.
  • Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
  • Helped maintain a safe environment for the patient by ensuring that all medical equipment is functioning properly and securely stored when not in use.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
12-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Kishwaukee Community College
Malta
05-2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL
09-2021

High School Diploma -

East Aurora High School
Aurora, IL
05-2019

Skills

  • Healthcare operations
  • Behavior redirection
  • Patient education
  • Strategic planning
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Direct patient care
  • Chart updating
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Quality assurance

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Maintained standing in Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society, recognizing academic excellence and commitment to professional growth.

Affiliations

  • Volunteered in a hospital setting by stocking medical supplies and assisting with patient transportation to ensure smooth operations and quality care.
  • Participated in community service, contributing to Feed My Starving Children.

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Patient Care Associate

VNA Healthcare
05.2022 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Rush Copley Medical Group
08.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northern Illinois University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Kishwaukee Community College

Certified Nursing Assistant

Waubonsee Community College

High School Diploma -

East Aurora High School

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