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Hannah Torrez
Waurika,OK
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Summary
The Healthcare career started out as a CNA, and became a CNA. From there obtained an LPN license, and ended up obtaining an Associate's in Registered Nursing, and an Associate's Degree in Applied Science. Currently enrolled in the Bachelors Registered Nursing Program. Diligent nursing professional brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over 19 years of industry experience. Trained in Nursing Homes on and off during high school. Provided treatment and patient care with extensive knowledge of Gerontology. Oklahoma-Licensed RN offering 19+ years of healthcare experience. Like to take pride in myself being proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs. Certified in Registered Nursing Emergency Nursing. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Dynamic RN bringing 19 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Patient-oriented Nurse with 19 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Director of Nursing specialty. Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of long-term and home health care settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Jefferson County Hospital
Charge Nurse
10.2018 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Duties in critical access hospital
- RN
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Lake Country Nursing Center
RN Director of Nursing
07.2016 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Performed DON duties, scheduling, stang, DON reports, annual survey, and training
- State annual survey listed only 2 nursing deficiencies
- Deficiencies were addressed in Plan Of Correction.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Worked well in the team setting, providing support and guidance
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects
- Ran errands and provided general office support in the professional environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and within fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
Willow Park Healthcare Center
RN Director of Nursing
03.2016 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Performed DON duties, scheduling, stang, DON reports, annual survey, and training
- State annual survey listed no Nursing Deficiencies.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects
RN ADON, DON, Temple Manor
RN
06.2014 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Performed ADON duties and also worked on the floor as charge nurse
- Filled in as interim DON, under corporate RN supervisors.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
Mercy Hospital
LPN Staff Nurse
10.2012 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Performed LPN duties on cancer and dialysis patients
- LPN
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Education
University of OklahomaNorman
Associate's degree from Registered Nursing
05.2012
Cameron University
Associates Degree from Applied Science
05.2006
Cameron University
Associates Degree from Nursing Science
05.2005
Skills
- Nursing Licenses
- RN
- Expires:
- November 2024
- State: OK
- Skills
- CNA, CMA, LPN, ADON, RN,
- And DON skills Worked at
- Home health- clinical field Staff Supervisor
- Verbal Communication
- Ability to listen, as well as speak
- Written Communication
- Skills, Digital literacy
- Time Management
- Primary language is English
- Degree in Nursing Registered Nurse
- Medication Administration
- Critical Care Experience
- Vital Signs
- Tube Feeding
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Home Care
- Supervising Experience
- Nurse Management
- Dialysis Experience
- Triage
- Case Management
- Phlebotomy
- Experience Administering Injections
- Venipuncture
- Epic
- Managed Care
- Management
- Computer Skills
- Employee Orientation
- Medical Office Experience
- MDS
- Hospice Care
- Laboratory Experience
- ICU Experience
- Medical Records
- Utilization Management
- Recruiting
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Certifications and Licenses
- RN License
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medical Records Management
- Urology
- Geriatrics
- Project Implementation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Issue Assessment and Monitoring
- Ventilator Management
- Reading Comprehension
- Patient Check-Ins
- Critical Thinking
- Mechanical Ventilation Equipment
- Intervention Recommendations
- Inpatient Consultations
- Swan-Ganz Catheters
- Acute Illness
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Medical Evaluations
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Clinical Leadership and Supervision
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Needs Advocacy
- Medical Charts and Records
- Unit Oversight
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Patient Counseling
- Shared Governance
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Discharging
- Treatment Protocols
- Evidence-Based Care
- Admissions Support
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Intravenous Anesthetics
- Hearing Screenings
- Direct Supervision
- Educational Programs
- Invasive Procedures
- Resource Utilization
- Ng Tube
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Central Line Placement
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Improvement Processes
- Patient Visitation
- Delegation and Motivation
- Medical record auditing
- Patient care planning
- Process evaluation
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Patient Assessments
- Epic Systems
- Microsoft Word
- Patient Advocacy
- Duty Delegation
- Microsoft Outlook
- Staff Training
- Resource Assignment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Data Collection
- Staff Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Procedure Coding Software
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Healthcare Optimization
- Patient Care Management
- First Aid
- Care and Discharge Planning
- Nurse and CNA Supervision
- Patient Care Standards
- Human Anatomy
- Health Education
- Medication Distribution
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Diet and Nutrition
- Training and Development
- Personal Integrity
- Documenting Observations
- Calm and Composed
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Management
- Charting and Documenting
- Biological Chemistry
- Learning Strategies
- Disability Care
- Patient Admitting
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Care Continuum Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Scheduling
- Team Development and Management
- Issue Resolution
- Performance Management
- Clinical Instruction
- Social Perceptiveness
- Compassionate and Patient
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Heavy Lifting
- Infection Control
- Systems Analysis
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Preventable Diseases
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Pathology
- Pediatrics
- Pharmacology
- Speaking
- Persuasion
- Service-Orientation
- Instructing
- Goal-Driven
- Recruitment
- Writing
- Negotiation
Accomplishments
- Achieved RN Charge Nurse by completing a charge nurse learning course with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Policies and Procedures.
Certification
RN, LPN, CNA, CMA, AED Certification, CPR Certification, BLS Certification, Certified Case Manager, TNCC Certification, PALS Certification, ACLS Certification;
A member of the American Nurse Association May 2009 to Present.
Publications Who's Who July 2022, and May of 2023.
Affiliations
- American Society of Safety Professionals
- American Medical Informatics Association
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- International Association of Administrative Professionals
- Emergency Nurses Association
- American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners
- Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurse Association
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Reading, being in the sun, and spending time with my family.
I enjoy reading all types of books, I love the warm sun and the beach, and I also like to spend all my time off from work with my husband. We have been happily married for 10 years. We have two little boys. The youngest is 9 years old, and the oldest is 11 years old. My family is my life.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
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Timeline
Charge Nurse
Jefferson County Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2021
RN Director of Nursing
Lake Country Nursing Center
07.2016 - 10.2018
RN Director of Nursing
Willow Park Healthcare Center
03.2016 - 12.2016
RN
RN ADON, DON, Temple Manor
06.2014 - 03.2016
LPN Staff Nurse
Mercy Hospital
10.2012 - 01.2014
University of Oklahoma
Associate's degree from Registered Nursing
Cameron University
Associates Degree from Applied Science
Cameron University
Associates Degree from Nursing Science
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