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TATUM TORRES

Hillsborough,NJ

Summary

Highly motivated and experienced Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of clinical excellence in high-acuity and fast paced healthcare settings. Demonstrates advanced clinical judgement, evidence based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes. Bilingual and committed to delivering culturally competent, compassionate care while driving quality improvement initiatives

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Practice Nurse – Urology/Uro-Gynecology

RWJ Partners in Urology
09.2024 - Current
  • Independently evaluate, diagnose and manage patients in a high volume urology practice
  • Specialize in Uro-Gynecology care including pelvic floor disorders, recurrent UTI's and incontinence
  • Initiate and titrate Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) with ongoing lab monitoring and adverse effect mitigation
  • Coordinate and monitor Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) and survivorship care for prostate cancer including symptom management and patient education
  • Perform minor procedures, manage urologic medications, and support procedural flow and education
  • Oversee post-operative recovery, medication management, and follow-up planning for surgical patients in collaboration with attending physicians
  • Optimize clinical documentation, billing compliance, and care coordination per CMS and NJ State Board regulations
  • Facilitate continuity of care and optimize clinical efficiency through interdisciplinary communication and EMR documentation

Registered Nurse – PACU / Perioperative Services

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2024
  • Provided critical post-anesthesia monitoring and recovery care for high-acuity surgical patients, including those from urology, neuro, vascular, and oncologic specialties
  • Stabilized patients experiencing emergent conditions (e.g. malignant hyperthermia, tamponade, stroke, hemorrhage) using ACLS protocols
  • Titrated vasoactive, sedative, and high-risk medication drips; responded to ICU-level complications
  • Co-Chair, Shared Governance Council — spearheaded efficiency and communication initiatives
  • Preceptor & Mentor — guided new hires and community health scholars

Registered Nurse– CTICU (Open Heart ICU)

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2020
  • Managed post-operative recovery for open-heart and thoracic patients, including ECMO, IABP, Impella, and therapeutic hypothermia
  • Led ventilator management, ERAS protocols, and spontaneous breathing trials
  • Collaborated in interdisciplinary rounds; monitored invasive hemodynamics, initiated bedside procedures

Staff Nurse – Surgical Oncology Unit

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
09.2013 - 12.2016
  • Delivered telemetry and IMCU-level care to post-op oncology patients
  • Supported wound/drain care, pain control, and complication prevention
  • Acted as Charge Nurse and Preceptor; optimized patient throughput and education

Education

MSN - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP)

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11.2023

BSN - undefined

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2018

Diploma in Nursing - undefined

Muhlenberg School of Nursing
Plainfield, NJ
01.2013

AS - Science

Union County College
Cranford, NJ
01.2013

Skills

  • Urology & Uro-Gynecology Mens Health Prostate Cancer Survivorship
  • Critical Care (CVICU, PACU, SICU) Post Anesthesia
  • Independent Clinical Decision Making Patient Centered Care
  • Staff Leadership Program Development Patient Education
  • EMR Systems: Epic, Allscripts, SIS
  • Billing, Coding & Regulatory Compliance (CMS/NJ)
  • Bilingual: English & Spanish

Certification

  • Advanced Practice Nurse, NJ-Active
  • ACNPC-AG (Acute Care NP), AACN-Active
  • DEA-MT9095488
  • CDS-P01499300
  • NPI-1063261956
  • Registered Nurse (Multi-State), NJ-Active
  • ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, AHA Certified
  • ELNEC, Advanced Palliative Care

Timeline

Advanced Practice Nurse – Urology/Uro-Gynecology

RWJ Partners in Urology
09.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse – PACU / Perioperative Services

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2024

Registered Nurse– CTICU (Open Heart ICU)

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2020

Staff Nurse – Surgical Oncology Unit

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
09.2013 - 12.2016

BSN - undefined

Grand Canyon University

Diploma in Nursing - undefined

Muhlenberg School of Nursing

AS - Science

Union County College

MSN - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP)

Walden University

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