Natalie Torres
Miami
Summary
A nurse who leads with heart and purpose. I show up fully, care deeply, and advocate relentlessly for my patients, delivering care rooted in compassion, integrity, and love.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical rotation hours
Galen College of Nursing
01.2023 - 03.2026
- Provide basic patient care (vital signs, hygiene, comfort)
- Observe and assist nurses with procedures and treatments
- Practice nursing skills (medication administration under supervision, wound care, injections)
- Communicate with patients, families, and the healthcare team
- Apply nursing theory to real patient situations
- Learn professional behavior, teamwork, and time management
- Document patient care and reflect on your experiences
Nurse Externship
Kendal Regional Hospital
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Medical Assistant
Manella Family Practice
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Phlebotomist
Manella Family Practice
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Education
Associate of Science - Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
Miami, FL03-2025
High School Diploma -
Killian Highschool
Miami, FL06-2015
Skills
- Ability to learn quickly in fast-paced environments
- Team collaboration with RNs, CNAs, and physicians
- Time management and prioritization
- Professional demeanor and accountability
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Adaptability in high-stress situations
- Ethical decision-making and confidentiality (HIPAA)
- Demonstrated strong communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare teams
- Provided safe, compassionate patient care during clinical rotations in medical-surgical units
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient education & health promotion
- Cultural sensitivity and respect
Certification
Basic life support (BLS/CPR certified)
Phlebotomist
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Nurse Externship
Kendal Regional Hospital
01.2025 - 06.2025
Clinical rotation hours
Galen College of Nursing
01.2023 - 03.2026
Medical Assistant
Manella Family Practice
04.2020 - 03.2023
Phlebotomist
Manella Family Practice
04.2020 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Killian Highschool