Sandra Torres
Quincy,MA
Summary
Compassionate nurse, dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role.
With primary focus in patient care positive outcomes and strong patients advocate.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Director of Nursing (DON)
Parkway Pavilion Rehabilitation Center
Enfield, CT
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Directed daily operations of the facility, evaluating and managing nursing staff
- Established and enforced nursing department goals and policies
- Coordinated with physicians and consultants to ensure optimal patient care
- Produced reports, conducted assessments, and managed budget and expenditures
- Resolved issues, executed disciplinary actions, and communicated with families, residents, and physicians
- Participated in creating and following resident care plans.
Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse
Villa Maria Rehabilitation
Plainfield, CT
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted new staff orientation and maintained ongoing in-service training throughout the year
- Certified Infection Control Nurse responsible for infection prevention and control, including surveillance during COVID, RSV outbreaks, and other contagious diseases
- Maintained updated records for NHSN
- Provided continuous education on PPE and infection control prevention, ensuring compliance with facility guidelines.
Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse
Quincy Health and Rehabilitation
Quincy, MA
- 10.2022
- Conducted new staff orientation and maintained ongoing in-service training throughout the year
- Certified Infection Control Nurse responsible for infection prevention and control, including surveillance during COVID, RSV outbreaks, and other contagious diseases
- Maintained updated records for NHSN
- Assisted with the facility's closing process, transferring residents to other facilities.
RN Case Manager
Central Florida Quality care Services
Orlando, FL
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boston University
Boston, MA06-1988
Skills
- Nursing Staff Management
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Budget Management
- Infection Control and Prevention
- Staff Training and Development
- Crisis Management
- Effective Communication with Families and Residents
- IV infusion
- Behavioral nursing
Certification
Certified Infection Control Nurse
Timeline
Interim Director of Nursing (DON)
Parkway Pavilion Rehabilitation Center
02.2023 - 10.2023
Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse
Villa Maria Rehabilitation
10.2022 - 02.2023
RN Case Manager
Central Florida Quality care Services
03.2021 - 12.2021
Staff Development/Infection Control Nurse
Quincy Health and Rehabilitation
- 10.2022
Certified Infection Control Nurse
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boston University
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