Mary Torrez
Winfield,KS
Summary
Dedicated and loyal nurse with excellent communication and documentation skills offering over 30 years experience in the medical field. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and calming bedside manner. Hard-working, highly skilled, and confident leader delivering the quality of care that William Newton Hospital is known for.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN-II Clinic Nurse/Office Coordinator
William Newton Memorial Hospital-Hillside Clinic
01.2020 - Current
- Coordinate communication with all team members to ensure quality patient care is provided
- Triage incoming calls and schedule or counsel accordingly
- Review lab and radiology results and reports findings to appropriate provider and patient
- Manage communications from long-term care facilities, home health, and pharmacies
- Manage and direct prescription refills
- Coordinate staffing and general office flow while maintaining clinic morale
LPN Clinic Nurse
Southcentral Kansas Clinic
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Assisted physicians with direct patient care including vital signs, injection administration, and procedure assistance including biopsies, sutures, casting and vasectomies
- Facilitate excellent communication among staff, providers, ancillary departments, and patients
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers about conditions and treatments
- Liaised between provider and patient to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plan
Charge Nurse/Medical Records Coordinator
Medicalodge Of Oxford
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law
- Delegated CNA duties for optimal resident care and comfort
- Administered medications and treatments per facility protocol
- Communication with residents and their family members to offer support for emotional needs and education related to disease processes
- Maintained accurate charts and medical records in a timely manner for billing and state compliance
Charge Nurse
Kansas Veterans Home
02.2012 - 08.2016
- Delegated CNA duties for optimal resident care and comfort
- Administered medications and treatments per doctor's order and facility protocol
- Communication with residents and their family members to offer support for emotional needs and education related to disease processes
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
Bilingual Medical Assistant
Sunflower Ob/Gyn
08.2006 - 03.2009
- Assisted with patients in office setting by obtaining vitals, preparing for exams, and obtaining laboratory specimens
- Assisted physician during routine exams and with minor surgical procedures
- Translated for patients and family members to provide effective communication
Education
LPN Certification - Nursing
WSU Tech
Wichita, KS05.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Prenursing Studies
Butler County Community College
El Dorado, KSSkills
- CPR certification
- IV certified
- Bilingual Spanish
- Venipuncture/Blood draw
Timeline
LPN-II Clinic Nurse/Office Coordinator
William Newton Memorial Hospital-Hillside Clinic
01.2020 - Current
LPN Clinic Nurse
Southcentral Kansas Clinic
06.2017 - 01.2020
Charge Nurse/Medical Records Coordinator
Medicalodge Of Oxford
08.2016 - 06.2017
Charge Nurse
Kansas Veterans Home
02.2012 - 08.2016
Bilingual Medical Assistant
Sunflower Ob/Gyn
08.2006 - 03.2009
LPN Certification - Nursing
WSU Tech
Some College (No Degree) - Prenursing Studies
Butler County Community College
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