Vanessa Torres
San Diego,CA
Summary
New graduate Registered Nurse seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges and growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nursefinders
San Diego, CA
12.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient reactions after administering vaccinations
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to patients experiencing allergic reactions
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Performed orders placed by doctors: strep test, COVID-19 test and flu test.
- Pediatric COVID-19 vaccination
- Accurate documentation
- Check patient chart for due vaccinations such as Flu, COVID-19, Pneumovax-23, and T-dap
- Placing orders
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nursefinders (Kaiser Permanente)
San Diego, CA
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs
- Performed test ordered by doctors: COVID-19 specimens via Nasopharangeal or saliva testing
- Strep test via throat swab
- Flu test via nasopharyngeal
- Covid-19 vaccines to pediatric and adult patients ensuring they were eligible to receive, and any due immunizations
- Provide necessary information and patient teaching/instructions
- Preparing medical equipment and transporting specimens
- Provide excellent customer service
- Place necessary orders to ensure patient is treated
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Health Services (School Nursing)
San Diego, CA
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Checked students temperature, vitals and blood sugars as needed
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
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- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2023
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA05.2022
No Degree - Nursing
Concorde Career College
San Diego, CA10.2018
Skills
- Samples collection
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Healthcare platforms
- Team development
- Patient-oriented
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Relationship and team building
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
- Self-discipline
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Nursefinders
12.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nursefinders (Kaiser Permanente)
08.2021 - 12.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Health Services (School Nursing)
12.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Southwestern College
No Degree - Nursing
Concorde Career College