Tiffany Torrence
Durham,NC
Summary
Dedicated and self motivated Licensed Practical Nurse with 20+ years of experience seeking surgical tech position. Expertise home health care, health. Education, and medication related interventions. Proven track record in nursing interventions, patient care, and effective collaboration in diverse healthcare settings. As well as critical thinking skills needed for any busy industry. I have what it takes to be a part of the team. With my medical background and an understanding of medical equipment and machines I would be a great asset to your company.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse associate
Durham rescue mission
Durham, NC
08.2025 - Current
- Assist with keeping area clean
- Support staff in sending items to stores
- Communicate well with fellow co-workers
- Price all linens prior to sending items to proper stores
House Wear Lead
Durham rescue mission
Durham, NC
04.2025 - 08.2025
- As the lead associate for the Durham rescue mission, my job is to assure items are sent to every store as well assessment of antique items to be sent out to every store in good condition to be sold.
- All while respectfully communicating with each coworker to assure the job is done on time.
Sales Associate
Durham Rescue Mission Thrift Store
Wake Forest, NC
08.2023 - 04.2025
- As a sales associate I assist customers with their transaction.
- Handle cash, debit cards, and credit cards.
- And give exceptional customer service.
- Made sure cash draw counted accurately before and after shift.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Qwest Home Health Care Agency
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2016 - 12.2019
- As a staff nurse I provided care to the elderly, adults, and children with disabilities that have a need for mechanical ventilation.
- I documented q2hrs on clients status and and any change in condition.
- Medication administration as ordered by MD.
- Communicated well with staff, family members and MD in a very professional manner.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
ATLANTIC HOME CARE
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2012 - 11.2018
- As an LPN for Atlantic Home Health I provided care for children and adults with medical conditions.
- Documentation every 2hrs and administration of medications ordered by MD.
- Communicated well with staff and family members.
LPN
Health Partners
Hampton, VA
09.2017 - 01.2018
- As a staff nurse with HP I provided home health care to post-op clients.
- All care given under the supervision of a MD.
- All while following the Va Board of nursing rules and regulations.
- I worked well with family members, staff and medical doctors.
- Care given blood draw, wound care, education of medication.
- Documentation after every client.
Education
Nursing BSN -
South University
Savannah, Virginia BeachNursing LPN -
Computer Dynamics
Virginia Beach, VAHigh school diploma -
Manor High School
Portsmouth, VASkills
- Disinfection procedures
- Patient monitoring
- Home Care
- HIPPA
- Aseptic technique
- Hotel experience
- Communication skills
- Quality improvement
- Isolation precautions
- Vital Signs
- Experience Administering Injections
- Data entry
- Organizational skills
- Patient interaction
- Stocking
- Typing
- Clinical team leadership
- Cleaning
- Nursing
- Order entry
- Retail math
- Phlebotomy
- Patient education
- Medical Office Experience
- Supervising Experience
- HIPAA
- Phone etiquette
- Sales
- Venipuncture
- Infection risk assessments
- Basic math
- Cash register
- Hospice Care
- Leadership
- EMR Systems
- Retail sales
- Laboratory Experience
- Pet care
- Patient Care
- Tube Feeding
- Customer service
- Medical terminology
- Critical thinking
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Pediatrics
- Cash handling
- Dog handling
- Foley catheter
- Hospital experience
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Medication Administration
- Blood sampling
- Medical documentation
- Clerical experience
- Hospitality
Certification
- Driver's License
- LPN, 06/01/26
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- IBCLC
Languages
English
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Warehouse associate
Durham rescue mission
08.2025 - Current
House Wear Lead
Durham rescue mission
04.2025 - 08.2025
Sales Associate
Durham Rescue Mission Thrift Store
08.2023 - 04.2025
LPN
Health Partners
09.2017 - 01.2018
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Qwest Home Health Care Agency
03.2016 - 12.2019
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
ATLANTIC HOME CARE
05.2012 - 11.2018
Nursing BSN -
South University
Nursing LPN -
Computer Dynamics
High school diploma -
Manor High School