Torye Sears
Higginsville
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with experience at HCA Healthcare Inc., skilled in patient assessment and compassionate care. Enhanced workflow efficiency by assisting in care plans and training staff. Proficient in clinical judgment and direct patient care, ensuring safety and comfort. Recognized for punctuality and reliability, contributing to improved patient outcomes and team collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Extern
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Lexington, MO
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and care plans, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team, ensuring prompt interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, improving adherence to care instructions.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs by helping them move around the hospital or perform range-of-motion exercises as needed.
Phlebotomist
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Lexington, MO
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Collected blood samples using proper techniques to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and lab results in electronic systems.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy procedures and best practices for patient interaction.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and optimize workflow processes.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Lifeguard
Higginsville Family Aquatic Center
Higginsville, MO
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitored pool activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Provided immediate emergency response and first aid as needed.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on pool equipment and facilities.
- Educated visitors on water safety protocols and swim techniques.
Nurse Aide
Meyer Care Center
Higginsville, MO
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Supported patient mobility by assisting in transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Enhanced infection control measures by adhering to safety protocols diligently.
- Trained new staff on caregiving techniques and facility policies, fostering teamwork.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lafayette County C-1 High School
Higginsville05-2023
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Punctual and reliable
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric care
- Patient assessment
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Certified EKG Technician
Certified Patient Care Technician
Timeline
Student Nurse Extern
HCA Healthcare Inc.
12.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist
HCA Healthcare Inc.
07.2023 - 12.2025
Nurse Aide
Meyer Care Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
Lifeguard
Higginsville Family Aquatic Center
05.2020 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Lafayette County C-1 High School