Tomasita Torres
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Totalmed Staffing
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Various Agencies
11.2016 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive home infusion therapy assessments and treatments.
- Streamlined communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Promoted infection control practices in the home setting through proper equipment handling techniques and hand hygiene education for both staff members and caregivers.
- Enhanced patient safety by following strict medication administration protocols and monitoring for potential side effects.
- Maintained accurate patient records by documenting all aspects of home infusion nursing care, including assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
- Educated patients and families on infusion therapies, equipment usage, and self-care techniques for better treatment adherence.
- Performed venous access device care and maintenance for patients, ensuring proper function and minimizing risk of infection.
- Assisted in the training of new hires within the Home Infusion team, ensuring competency in clinical skills required for safe medication administration at each visit.
- Ensured timely delivery of home infusion medications and supplies through close coordination with pharmacy staff.
- Adapted nursing interventions to meet the changing needs of patients throughout the course of their home infusion therapy treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments prior to initiating infusion therapy, identifying any contraindications or potential risks associated with the prescribed treatment plan.
Director of Nursing
AQTS Home Health
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both patients and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
BrightStar Care
11.2016 - 01.2020
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Prevented complications by promptly identifying potential issues and taking appropriate action to address them.
- Supported family caregivers through education, resources, and emotional support during challenging times.
- Developed strong relationships with primary care providers to facilitate seamless coordination of care for patients transitioning from hospital or rehabilitation settings back into the community setting.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs to develop individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough patient education and comprehensive discharge planning.
- Enhanced overall quality of life for patients suffering from chronic illnesses using a holistic approach that addressed physical, emotional, psychological, social wellbeing.
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Various
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Assessed and responded to changes in patient condition rapidly, initiating appropriate interventions as needed to prevent complications or decline.
- Contributed to the development of evidence-based protocols, optimizing clinical practices for improved patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, facilitating smooth transitions into their roles within the LTAC setting.
- Promoted infection control practices, resulting in decreased rates of hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and treatment plan adherence.
- Administered intravenous therapies safely and accurately while monitoring potential side effects closely, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients effectively, preventing complications such as pneumonia or respiratory failure while promoting weaning success rates.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities regularly, staying current on best practices for delivering high-quality nursing care in the LTAC setting.
- Skillfully performed tracheostomy care procedures, minimizing risks associated with airway management in critically ill patients.
- Coordinated wound care interventions for complex wounds, leading to faster healing times and reduced risk of infection.
- Advocated for patients'' needs within the healthcare system, ensuring access to appropriate resources and services required for optimal recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
ICU Clinical Nurse
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Improved ICU efficiency by collaborating with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Expedited patient recovery by working closely with interdisciplinary team members to develop and execute aggressive treatment plans.
- Fostered collaboration among healthcare providers by establishing constructive relationships with physicians, therapists, case managers, social workers, and other team members.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in staff meetings, training sessions, and mentoring new hires.
- Promoted patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing life-saving interventions.
- Achieved better pain management for patients through expert titration of medications according to their needs.
- Facilitated timely decision-making with accurate documentation of patients'' conditions and effective communication with physicians.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and emotional support to families during critical moments.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU setting.
- Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Participated in code blue situations as an integral member of the resuscitation team, applying advanced life-saving techniques under high-stress scenarios.
- Anticipated potential complications in high-risk cardiac patients through vigilant assessment of vital signs trends and EKG changes, initiating prompt interventions.
- Managed critical patient cases for optimal recovery with timely interventions and assessments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX08.2013
Licensed Vocational Nursing Certification - Vocational Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX01.2005
Skills
- Home Infusion Coordination
- IV infusion treatments
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Wound Care
- Accurate Documentation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Case Management
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- EMR / EHR
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Central Line Management
- Compassionate Care
- Peripheral IV Insertion
- Vascular access devices
- Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Chest Tube Management
- End of life care
- Airway Management
- Critical Care Nursing
- Telemetry monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Enteral Nutrition
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Code Blue Response
- Care Plan Adherence
- Home safety evaluation
- Catheter Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Geriatric Care
- Diabetes management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Strong Communication Skills
- Team Leadership Qualities
- Clinical assessment
- EMR- Kantime HCHB, Kinnser/Wellsky Pro Touch
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Totalmed Staffing
05.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
AQTS Home Health
01.2019 - 05.2023
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Various Agencies
11.2016 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
BrightStar Care
11.2016 - 01.2020
ICU Clinical Nurse
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Various
01.2008 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
Licensed Vocational Nursing Certification - Vocational Nursing
Coastal Bend College
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