Tammy Torres
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Inspired Wellness Nurse with a strong commitment to providing a high level of support and care to patients. Maintaining poise in stressful situations. A compassionate demeanor that helps patients remain calm.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Spotsy regional hospital
Fredericksburg, VA
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided compassionate patient care in high-pressure hospital environments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions for safety.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Responded effectively to emergency situations, ensuring timely interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Wellness Nurse
Morningside house of Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, VA
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Assessed patient health conditions and provided appropriate care.
- Educated patients on preventive care and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Monitored vital signs of patients such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Performed physical examinations in accordance with established protocols.
- Managed medical records including documenting progress notes and filing documents in the electronic system.
- Instructed patients on medication use and potential side effects.
- Identified potential health risks in order to provide early intervention services when needed.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments by assessing patient responses to interventions.
- Offered emotional support for individuals dealing with difficult diagnoses or life situations.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and guidelines related to healthcare delivery.
- Participated in continuing education activities such as seminars, webinars or workshops.
- Documented medications administered to patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
CNA
Spring Arbor Cottage of Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, VA
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
CNA
Harmony at Falls Run
Fredericksburg, VA
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
CNA
Visiting Angels Senior Care
Fredericksburg, VA
01.2004 - 01.2019
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA08-2023
GED -
James Monroe High School
Fredericksburg, VA08-1991
Skills
- Patient Data Management
- Ongoing care evaluations
- Vital signs monitoring
- Records Maintenance
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Mental Health Support
- Geriatric Care
- Wellness patient care
- Team collaboration
- End-of-life care
Affiliations
I enjoy being out in nature , taking longs walks . I always like to be learning from reading or watching informative documentaries. I have four fur babies that bring me so much joy.
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
Spotsy regional hospital
02.2025 - 09.2025
Wellness Nurse
Morningside house of Fredericksburg
09.2023 - 09.2024
CNA
Spring Arbor Cottage of Fredericksburg
09.2021 - 09.2023
CNA
Harmony at Falls Run
05.2021 - 09.2021
CNA
Visiting Angels Senior Care
01.2004 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Germanna Community College
GED -
James Monroe High School