Luz Torres
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Kissimmee Nursing And Rehab Center
07.2015 - Current
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Ged -
Essex County College
Newark, NJ08.1986
Skills
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Monitoring Fluids
- Health Insurance Verification
- Medical Recordkeeping
- EHR Management
- Infection Control Procedures
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Responding to Emergencies
- Wound Care
- Emotional and Social Support
- Nursing Assistance
- Compassionate Caregiver
- EMR Systems
- Nutrition and Diet
- Recording Vital Signs
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Observation Documentation
- Database Administration
- Family Support and Assistance
- Preparing Devices
- Observing Responses
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Quick Problem Solver
- EMR Updating
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Medical Office Administration
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Respiratory Failure
- Symptom Documentation
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Proper Staffing
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Quality Patient Care
- Monitor Vitals
- ADLs Assistance
- Case Management
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Activity Coordination
- Documenting Behaviors
- Patient Safety Management
- Calm Under Stress
- Chronic Disease Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Inpatient Care
- DBMS
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
Timeline
CNA
Kissimmee Nursing And Rehab Center
07.2015 - Current
Ged -
Essex County College
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