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Lourdes A Torres

Meriden ,CT

Summary

I am currently taking my pre-requisites for nursing at Gateway Community College. I work per diem in both positions and truly love what I do. I am a compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience at Midstate Medical Center, skilled in monitoring vital signs and advocating for patients. I have enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and personalized care. I also have a proven ability to maintain infection control standards while collaborating with nursing staff to develop tailored care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Midstate Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
  • Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Village at Kensington Place
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.

Education

Pre Nursing

Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Orville Platt High School
Meriden, CT
06-2024

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • CPR certification
  • Patient observation
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Infection control standards
  • Information protection
  • Patient advocacy
  • Restocking supplies

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Midstate Medical Center
12.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Village at Kensington Place
05.2024 - Current

Pre Nursing

Gateway Community College

High School Diploma -

Orville Platt High School

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