LaRhonda Torrey
Baptist Health Family Clinic
Lavaca,AR
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience
Dedicated Nurse Practitioner with 1 and a half years experience delivering quality, compassionate care to patients. Bringing over 20 years of experience delivering critical nursing care in Emergency Department as an Registered Nurse. Certified in ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC. Committed to leveraging advanced clinical skills to enhance patient care and support community health initiatives.
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
1 Year 4 Months- Conduct comprehensive health assessments to identify patient needs and develop appropriate care plans.
- Implement evidence-based practices to improve treatment protocols and streamline patient management processes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Educate patients on disease prevention, health maintenance, and medication management for improved self-care.
- Utilize electronic health record systems to maintain accurate patient documentation and facilitate communication among providers.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
RN - Emergency Room
22 Years 1 Month- Provided individualized and specialized nursing care and administered medications and treatments. Educated patients and family members on medication conditions, treatments, and healing processes. Observed patient’s response to intervention and treatments and monitored for side effects of medication and administration. Performing accurate physical and psychosocial assessments to identify patient’s needs or change in condition. Collaborated with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care outcomes. Formulating and prioritizing care plans based on assessment in accordance with provider orders, procedures, and protocols. Providing care that reflects an understanding of age, patients’ rights, and population-specific needs & differences. Completes and maintains accurate documentation and records in a clear and timely manner. Advocated for patients' and families' needs, providing emotional support to improve patient experience and Recognized and responded to changes in patient status promptly to ensure timely intervention and optimal care.priate manner. Charged as nurse in the Emergency Department
- Selected Accomplishments:
- Golding Light Award (Date)
- Mercy Praise Award (Date)
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Comprehensive Healthcare for Families
- Practicum Experience: Poteau Community Care Clinic, Poteau, OK
- GPA: 3.26/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
- President’s Honors
- GPA: 4.0/4.0
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Patient Care Assessment
Care planning
Clinical Skills
Pharmacological Management
Disease management
Patient education
Preventive care
Collaborative care
Nursing Operational Standards
Accurate documentation
Scheduling
Time Management
Interpersonal Communications
Adaptable Communication
Policy Administration
Family Care
Affiliations
Emergency Nurses Association Active Member Arkansas Chapter 2024
Certification
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner State of Arkansas Dec 2024
- Licensed Registered Nurse State of Arkansas Jul 2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association Jul 2024
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support American Heart Association Jul 2024
- Trauma Nursing Core Emergency Nurses Association Jan 2025
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Emergency Nurses Association Jul 2023
- Basic Life Support American Heart Association Jul 2024
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Baptist Health Family Clinic
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
RN - Emergency Room
Mercy Hospital
01.2003 - 02.2025Read More
Chamberlain University
Master of Science in Nursing from Comprehensive Healthcare for Families
Read More
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nursing
Read More
University of Arkansas
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
Read More