Sylvia Torres
Old Houston Place,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Angels Care Home Health, adept in clinical judgment and disease management programs. Demonstrated excellence in coordinating patient care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing health outcomes through effective education and advocacy. Skilled in both independent decision-making and collaborative teamwork, consistently prioritizing patient needs and privacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Angels Care Home Health
Midland, Texas
12.2019 - Current
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midland College
Midland, Texas, TX05-2004
Skills
- Disease management programs
- Intake and discharge
- Nursing plan development
- Care plan development
- Documentation and charting
- Home health care
- Medical assessment
- Chart updating
- Clinical judgment
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Angels Care Home Health
12.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midland College