Maritza L Torres
New Haven,Connecticut
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver/Team Leader with 12+ years of experience seeking a position that will utilize skills to promote patient well-being.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Covid Team Leader
Sema4
Stamford, CT
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within the deadlines.
- Deliver medical supplies.
- Manage to Schedule more than 20 employees.
Nursing Assistant
Regal Care
West Haven, CT
07.2017 - 11.2021
- Answered signal lights, bells and intercom system to determine patients needs.
- Transfer patients in and out of bed using Hoyer lift.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity
Private Nursing Assistant
AAA Nursing Care
Stratford, CT
01.2011 - 02.2017
- Performed duties in care of patients in nursing homes under direction of nursing and medical staff.
- Transported patients, using wheelchair and wheeled cart and assisted patients to walk.
- Draped patients for examinations and treatments remaining with patients.
- Turn and repositioned bedfast patients to prevent bedsores.
- Changed bed linens, ran errands, directed visitors and answered telephone.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, food and intake and output, as directed.
- Cleaned, sterilized, stored, prepared and issued dressing packs, treatment trays and other supplies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CTHigh School Diploma -
Cornerstone Charter Academy High School
Townsend, GA07.2005
Nursing Assistant - Certify Nursing Assistant
Newton-Foster Training Program
New Haven, CT01.2011
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Companionship and emotional support
- Multitasking
- Consistency
- Strong Work Ethic
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Critical thinking and Problem-solving
- Patients safety
- Time management and stamina
- Teamwork and dependability
Timeline
Covid Team Leader
Sema4
09.2020 - 11.2023
Nursing Assistant
Regal Care
07.2017 - 11.2021
Private Nursing Assistant
AAA Nursing Care
01.2011 - 02.2017
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Gateway Community College
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Charter Academy High School
Nursing Assistant - Certify Nursing Assistant
Newton-Foster Training Program
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