Tina Torres

• Room patients
• Vitals
• HPI
• Assist in Hysteroscopy, Myosure, Novasure, Colposcopy, EMB , IUD
• Sanitize and sterilize instruments
• stock rooms
• patient calls

• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
• Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
• Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
• Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
• Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Measured patient pulse oximetry.
• Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
• Assist physician in exams/procedures (i.e Colposcopy, EMB, NST, IUD removal/insertions, ect)
• staple removals
• wound packing/dressing
• referrals
• assist provider in initial patient assessments, implementation, and documentation of care in conjunction with provider orders, administer medication to patients, including oral, IM, sub-q and intradermal , assessing and documenting
• in-basket calls- Epic EMR trained
• instrumentation knowledge

* Check in patients

• * obtain vital signs
• * obtain patient H&P, medication list, reason for visit
• * assist in procedures, set up procedure table using sterile technique
• * call patients regarding messages to the doctor and or procedures , imaging, and RX refills
• * obtain Urine drug screens and reading results
• * Prior Authorizations and insurance auths
• * check blood sugars on Diabetic patients
• *apply sterile dressings
• Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
• Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
• Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
• Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
• Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
• Assisted physician in pain management procedures (i.e cervical epidurals, nerve block, lumbar steroid epidurals, ect)

• Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
• Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
• Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
• Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
• Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
• Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
• Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
• Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
• Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
• Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
• Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
• Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
• Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
• Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
• Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.

• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
• Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
• Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
• Changed sterile dressings.
• Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
• Provided pre- and post-operative care.
• Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
• Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
• Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.
• remove staples from incisions
• obtained heart tones on pregnant patients
• assisted in procedures ( iud insertions, pap smears, ect )
• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
• Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.

• Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
• Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
• Changed sterile dressings.
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
• Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
• Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
• Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
• Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
• Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
• Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
• Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
• Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
• Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
• Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
• Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
• Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
• Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
• Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
• Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
• Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.