Lisa Torres
Apple Valley,CA
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant
St. Marys of Providence
Apple Valley
11.2009 - Current
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Participated in team meetings with other healthcare professionals about individual patient plans of care.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Utilized appropriate body mechanics when lifting or transferring patients from one area to another.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding, and assisting in feeding activities.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Guaranteed accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining patient charts and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Assisted Living Supervisor
Sunrise Assisted Living
Alta Loma
09.2004 - 10.2008
- Facilitated weekly team meetings with staff members to discuss issues related to resident care.
- Implemented appropriate interventions based on individual assessment findings or physician orders.
- Responded promptly to complaints from residents or their families about the level of care being provided.
- Reviewed incident reports involving residents on a daily basis and took corrective action when necessary.
- Conducted home visits to assess resident's living conditions and identify potential service opportunities.
- Organized recreational activities such as sports tournaments, movie nights, holiday parties for residents at the facility.
- Facilitated case management meetings with residents and other stakeholders involved in their care.
- Collaborated with outside organizations such as homeless shelters, food pantries, job training centers to provide additional resources for clients in need.
Lead Care Manager
Sunrise Assisted Living
Alta Loma, CA
07.2001 - 04.2003
- Maintained up-to-date records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, progress notes, discharge summaries. according to organizational guidelines.
- Oversaw daily operations of the nursing unit including staffing assignments, scheduling shifts, monitoring productivity levels, and addressing any issues that arose.
- Assessed patients' medical needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Provided clinical guidance, support, and education to the nursing staff on patient care procedures, policies, and standards of practice.
- Performed data analysis on trends related to quality assurance initiatives such as implementation of evidence-based practices or reduction in medication errors.
- Monitored supplies inventory to ensure adequate availability of needed materials for providing quality patient care.
Care Manager
Sunrise Assisted Living
Alta Loma
05.2001 - 07.2001
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
Assistant Manager
Bargain Fair Best Thrift
Ontario
06.1998 - 03.2001
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.pa
- Analyzed payroll trends and identified areas for improvement in the payroll system.
- Managed payroll information for housekeeping staff members.
- Developed processes to improve accuracy and efficiency of monthly close process.
- Ensured accuracy of data entry into accounting system, including trial balances, reconciliations and journal entries.
Cashier
Bargain Fair Thirft
Montclair, CA
07.1995 - 06.1998
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Researched competitive stores' practices regarding display design and layout techniques.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Resolved customer issues efficiently to build loyalty.
Education
EKG Dysrhytmia - Cardiology
Victor Valley Highschool ROP
Victorville, CA06-2009
Intro Into Medical - Intro Into Medical
Victor Valley Highschool ROP
Victorville, CA06-2009
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Charting accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Patient charting
- Patient positioning
- First aid and CPR
- Clinical skills
- Patient lifting
- Bedside manner
- Observing responses
- Toileting assistance
- Office administration
- Data entry
- Staff training
- Training and coaching
- Clerical support
- Financial accounting
- Employee training
- Time management
- Customer service
- Microsoft powerapps
- Microsoft teams
- Compassionate care
- IV maintenance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Compassionate caregiver
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
St. Marys of Providence
11.2009 - Current
Assisted Living Supervisor
Sunrise Assisted Living
09.2004 - 10.2008
Lead Care Manager
Sunrise Assisted Living
07.2001 - 04.2003
Care Manager
Sunrise Assisted Living
05.2001 - 07.2001
Assistant Manager
Bargain Fair Best Thrift
06.1998 - 03.2001
Cashier
Bargain Fair Thirft
07.1995 - 06.1998
EKG Dysrhytmia - Cardiology
Victor Valley Highschool ROP
Intro Into Medical - Intro Into Medical
Victor Valley Highschool ROP