Yadira Torres
Pomona,CA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Licensed Vocational Nurse offering 15+ years of experience and demonstrated knowledge and skills in appropriate care for patients served. Creative provider of specialized wound care to wide variety of surface and tissue-level injuries with different levels of severity. Offers therapeutic care under supervision of nurse manager or attending physician to support treatment regimen and meet physical and psychosocial needs of patient. Plans, organizes, develops and directs nursing service to maintain highest degree of quality patient care at all times.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Wound Care Nurse
Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley
04.2007 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex debridement procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort during the process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Monte High School
El Monte, CACasa Loma College
West Los Angeles CASkills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Shared governance
- Patient Education
- Wound Care
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Debridement Techniques
- Family Communication
- Vital signs
- ADL Assistance
- Procedure Explanation
- Infection Control
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN Wound Care Nurse
Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley
04.2007 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
El Monte High School
Casa Loma College
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