MARITZA TORRES
DeLand,FL
Summary
Seeking a position as a Registered Nurse where I can utilize my previous work experience as well as my education and give excellent healthcare to children and families. I am known for dedication to providing premium patient care. Expertise in medical assistance and administrative tasks to attain the uppermost level of patient care while maximizing the efficiency of facility.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse ( Dr.Mihir Patel )
Borland Groover ( Gastroenterology )
Port Orange, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Schedule patients for colonoscopies and endoscopies
- Answer triage calls in a timely manner
- Send referral to tertiary care
- Nurse on call
Registered Nurse ( PRN)
John Knox Village Of Florida
Orange City, Fl
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Health First Primary Care
Port Orange, FL
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Medical Assistant
Boca Family Practice
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Helped with phlebotomy work by drawing blood for tests and giving common injections for immunization and treatment
- Completed routine in-office laboratory tests such as checking patients' blood glucose or hemoglobin levels after basic finger sticks
- Ordered prescription refills on behalf of existing office patients
- Prepared examination rooms by cleaning surfaces, replacing table paper and clearing out any trash
- Placed laboratory tests and scan results in EMR for provider review
- Created new patient charts and scanned documentation before and after appointments into EHR system
- Cross-trained in front-office procedures to back up reception staff
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
- Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
Front Desk/ Chiropractic Assistant
Palm Aire Medical and Rehab Center
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Answer Multiple calls
- Fax doctors Lien
- Keep up with attorney's medical records requests
- Schedule appointments
- Knowledge with PIP and LOP
- Send over prescription for MRI's, referrals for orthopedics
- I make sure patients are getting EMC's done
- As well provide electrical muscle stimulation, placing hot and cold pads
Medical Assistant/Medical Records Intern
Florida Spine Specialists
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Take Vitals
- Patient care
- Check in and check out patients
- Schedule appointments
- Send medical records out
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
City College - Altamonte Springs
Altamonte Springs, FL12.2021
Associates - Art Pre-Nursing
Broward College
Coconut Creek, FL2017
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Everest University
Pompano Beach, FL2013
GED -
Florida Department of Education
Tallahassee, Florida2012
Skills
- Multitask
- Friendly
- Bilingual
- Organized
- Computer proficient
- Quick learner
- Always on time
- Honest
- EMR / EHR
- Completing insurance forms
- Medical office administration
- PH testing
- Patient-focused care
- Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
- Patient privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Patient assessments
- Cardiac monitors
- Compassionate
- CPR
- Patient Scheduling
- Efficient and reliable team player
Affiliations
Holy Cross Hospital volunteer at the Michael & Diane Bienes
Comprehensive Cancer Center - 2016
Certification
- Medical Assistant
- CPR Certified
- ACLS Certified
Languages
English
Spanish
License
Registered Nurse
License # RN9629284
Timeline
Registered Nurse ( Dr.Mihir Patel )
Borland Groover ( Gastroenterology )
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse ( PRN)
John Knox Village Of Florida
05.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Health First Primary Care
04.2022 - 04.2023
Medical Assistant
Boca Family Practice
10.2017 - 08.2019
Front Desk/ Chiropractic Assistant
Palm Aire Medical and Rehab Center
10.2015 - 06.2017
Medical Assistant/Medical Records Intern
Florida Spine Specialists
08.2013 - 12.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
City College - Altamonte Springs
Associates - Art Pre-Nursing
Broward College
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Everest University
GED -
Florida Department of Education