Sandra Torres
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
I am a dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Responsible team player always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family burden. Expertise in PCU, ICU, ER, and outpatient working as a care partner for over 5 years. I am interested in obtaining a position as a critical care nurse that will advance my career and education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Service Representative
ZOLL LifeVest
03.2018 - Current
- Follow document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
- Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
- Manage equipment and garment inventory.
- Contact caregivers and family to schedule fittings.
- Travel to hospital and patients homes for fittings and follow up visits.
- Program equipment according to the prescribing physicians orders.
- Measure patients and determine correct garment size.
- Train patients and other caregivers in the use of the Life vest.
Patient Care Partner
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Evergreen Bakersfield
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05.2023
High School Diploma -
East Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA05.2013
No Degree - Nurse Assistant Program
Regional Occupational Center
Bakersfield Ca 05.2013
Skills
Certificates
Basic Life Support, Expires 09/2024
Certified Nursing Assistant, Expired 05/2022
NIHSS Certification
ACLS, Expires 1/2025
Leadership & Organizations
Bakersfield College Nursing Program Class Treasure 2023
Bakersfield College Nursing Program Class Sac Representative 2023
Awards & Community service
Hall ambulance explorer 2012-2014
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Service Representative
ZOLL LifeVest
03.2018 - Current
Patient Care Partner
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant
Evergreen Bakersfield
10.2013 - 07.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bakersfield College
High School Diploma -
East Bakersfield High School
No Degree - Nurse Assistant Program
Regional Occupational Center
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