Maria Torres
Orlando,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Solaris, East Orlando, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective patient education, enhancing care quality and satisfaction. Proven ability to implement infection control measures and develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and support for families during critical times.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Solaris, Healthcare East Orlando
08.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Certificate Nurse Aide
Advanthealt Hospice Care
11.2007 - 07.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
- Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson''s disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Alleviated stress among family members by offering guidance on how best to assist with their loved ones'' care needs at home.
- Collaborated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ana G Mendez - Turabo University
Orlando. FL07-2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Nationa Universitu of Colombia
Bogota- Colombia09-1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Team coordination
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- HIV/AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN) - HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board.
- OSHA Certified
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Solaris, Healthcare East Orlando
08.2022 - Current
Certificate Nurse Aide
Advanthealt Hospice Care
11.2007 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ana G Mendez - Turabo University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Nationa Universitu of Colombia
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