Raquel Torres
Okeechobee,FL
Summary
Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner graduate with over 10 years of emergency nursing experience in high-acuity settings, offering a wealth of clinical expertise and a patient-centered approach to care. Recently certified and licensed as an FNP, eager to leverage comprehensive training and extensive nursing background to deliver high-quality healthcare solutions. Demonstrates the ability to adapt swiftly to dynamic environments, consistently providing exceptional patient care under pressure while fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and compassionate support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Raulerson Hospital
06.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare, Desoto Memorial
06.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare, Cleveland Clinic Indian River
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Filled ER staffing gaps and provide acute care in high-volume emergency room settings.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients'' specific needs.
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare, Parrish Medical
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Network, Advent Zephyrhills
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Network, Advent Sebring
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Developed rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while promoting trust and open communication throughout their treatment journey.
- Managed a high patient caseload with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Network, Advent Daytona
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to provide more informed support for their loved ones during recovery periods.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Network, Advent East Orlando
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on clinical best practices and procedures, fostering an atmosphere of continuous learning and professional development.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Travel Nurse
Advantis Medical Staffing, Parrish Medical Center
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
Travel Nurse
Advantis Medical Staffing, Dallas Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to provide more informed support for their loved ones during recovery periods.
- Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
Staff Nurse
HCA Raulerson Hospital
08.2014 - 11.2021
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Master’s of Science - Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
United States University
San Diego, CA12.2024
BSN - Nursing
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL12.2017
ADN - Nursing
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL05.2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Physical assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Performing ekgs
- Crisis management
- Patient education and counseling
- FLUENT IN SPANISH
- Emergency care
Certification
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Licensure (FNP-C) AANP Expiration Date: April, 2030
- Registered Nurse: RN 9385490 Expiration Date: April, 2026
- Basic Life Support Expiration Date: April, 2026
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support Expiration Date: March, 2026
- ENA Trauma Nursing Core Course Expiration Date: August, 2028
- Pediatric Advance Life Support Expiration Date: December, 2026
- NPI: 165926211
LNGG
Fluent, English and Spanish.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Raulerson Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare, Cleveland Clinic Indian River
02.2025 - 05.2025
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare, Parrish Medical
10.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare, Desoto Memorial
06.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Network, Advent Zephyrhills
04.2024 - 07.2024
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Network, Advent Sebring
10.2023 - 04.2024
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Network, Advent Daytona
07.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Network, Advent East Orlando
05.2023 - 07.2023
Travel Nurse
Advantis Medical Staffing, Parrish Medical Center
06.2022 - 04.2023
Travel Nurse
Advantis Medical Staffing, Dallas Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 05.2022
Staff Nurse
HCA Raulerson Hospital
08.2014 - 11.2021
BSN - Nursing
Indian River State College
Master’s of Science - Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
United States University
ADN - Nursing
Indian River State College
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