Maria Estela Torres
Yakima,WA
Summary
Accomplished Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates exceptionally well in high-pressure environments. Recommends best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Crescent Healthcare
Yakima, WA
11/14/13 - Current
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and skilled therapy agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
MA/LPN
Lincoln Ave Medical Clinic
Yakima, WA
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Roomed pediatric patients, take vitals, Administer immunizations according to immunization schedule, Translate for provider, Autoclave instruments
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
MA/LPN
Northwest Medicine
Yakima, Washington
07.2011 - 02.2012
- Roomed patients, took vitals, Coordination of physicians appointments, Assisted with clinical procedures, Insurance referrals, Maintained medical records
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA06-2011
Nursing Prerequisites
Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WA01-2011
Skills
- Injections
- Autoclaving instruments
- Computer applications (Word, Excel, Access)
- EMR- Practice Fusion, Advanced MD & IC Chart
- BLS certified
- Suture/staple removal
- Medical records, Chart creation, maintenance, documentation
- Specimen collection and handling
- Vital signs
- Case Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR
Accomplishments
- Started LPN career as a Medication Nurse, was promoted to Charge Nurse and currently Case Manager.
- MDS coordinator with certificate
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Goals
Short term professional goals:
- Obtain BSN.
- Learn a new set of skills.
- Get a raise.
Long term professional goals:
- Get a promotion.
- Work less hours with better pay.
- Travel nursing.
Timeline
MA/LPN
Lincoln Ave Medical Clinic
05.2012 - 11.2012
MA/LPN
Northwest Medicine
07.2011 - 02.2012
Case Manager
Crescent Healthcare
11/14/13 - Current
LPN - Nursing
Heritage University
Nursing Prerequisites
Yakima Valley Community College
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