Maria Torres
Summary
Obtaining employment in an institution that values excellence in patient care and will allow me to expand my nursing knowledge and skills, while doing what I love to do; caring for others with the utmost compassion and ensuring patients receive the best of patient care possible.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Charge) , Gynecology/Postpartum
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance
06.2019 - Current
- Monitored and assessed mother after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Assist mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Serve as Charge Nurse for a 72-bed PP/Gyne unit, coordinating daily patient assignments and ensuring continuity of care.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Identified and monitored high-risk patients based on clinical indicators, ensuring timely interventions and improved patients outcomes.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Palacios & Casso
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Room an average of 25+ patients daily and record vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Scheduled clients medical appointments and submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and assisted physician with minor procedures including sterilizing instruments.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into EMR.
- Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Receptionist
Charles Clark Chevrolet Body Shop
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
- Manage multi-line phone system, direct calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best qualified entity to respond to callers needs.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception areal clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Collected payments from clients and updated account balances.
- Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members as appropriate.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX05.2019
Certification - Medical Assisting
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen
Mcallen, TX05.2010
High School Diploma -
Edinburg North High School
Edinburg, TX05.2008
Skills
- Collaborative team player
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Clinical Team Leadership
- Effective communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Effective time management
- EMR Systems (Cerner)
- Delegation and Workflow management
Certification
BLS/ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Charge) , Gynecology/Postpartum
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance
06.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Dr. Palacios & Casso
05.2013 - 08.2015
Receptionist
Charles Clark Chevrolet Body Shop
05.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
Certification - Medical Assisting
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen
High School Diploma -
Edinburg North High School
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