Victoria Torres
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Children's Hospital
San Antonio, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
- Reviewed laboratory results for abnormalities and reported them to physicians for further investigation.
- Instructed newly hired nurses on policies and procedures specific to the Oncology Unit.
- Provided comprehensive care to postpartum patients including assessment of newborns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
PAM Health
San Antonio, TX
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Legend Oaks New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TX
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX06.2023
License in Vocational Nursing - Practical Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX09.2021
High School Diploma -
New Braunfels High School
New Braunfels, TX05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Foley Catheter Insertion and removal
- Nasogastric insertion and removal
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Ventilator care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Charting Medication Administration
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- American Red Cross BLS - 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Methodist Children's Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
PAM Health
04.2022 - 02.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Legend Oaks New Braunfels
11.2021 - 01.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
License in Vocational Nursing - Practical Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
New Braunfels High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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