Yolanda Torres
Las Vegas
Summary
Dedicated nurse with substantial medical experience across diverse settings, adept at managing complex patient cases and training clinical team members. Expertise in emergency response and care plan coordination contributes to improved patient outcomes and compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
IMC/float nurse
Health Trust Staffing
Las Vegas
12.2020 - Current
- Conduct thorough assessments to identify patient needs and conditions.
- Respond to emergent situations
- Communicated regularly with healthcare team members to coordinate and optimize patient care.
- Trained clinical team members on best practices and procedures, enhancing overall patient care quality.
- Instituted new processes and standards for in-patient care, achieving departmental goals and improving patient outcomes.
- Improve performance and quality care by enhancing understanding processes and policies and procedures
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Psychiatric Float nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Floated between three distinct facilities including adolescent unit
- Observed psychiatric patients under court-ordered hospitalization
- Led behavioral codes that sometimes led to four-to six-point violent restraints
- Executed disciplinary measures for policy violations to uphold standards.
- Collaborated with the House Supervisor to maintain clear communication regarding patient and staff changes
- frequently manage patient load as charge nurse
IMC/Float Nurse
Total Med Staffing
Phoenix
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Monitored patient with critical medical conditions that were either downgrading from ICU or directly admitted to the unit
- Managed complex caseloads of acute and chronic cases, overseeing assessment, treatment planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care delivery.
- Identified risks from inadequate illness or injury management; implemented strategies that reduced risk factors and improved patient safety.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Make frequent rounds on nursing units, on all shifts, to assess performance of nursing staff and monitor the quality of care provided
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the progressive care unit environment.
Charge nurse/corrections
Accountable Healthcare Staffing
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Administered medications to over 500 inmates
- Executed drug counts at shift start and end, ensuring compliance with medication administration protocols.
- Responded to emergencies on a daily basis. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Implemented disciplinary actions with nursing and supporting staff when protocols were not met
- Demonstrated self-development and kept current on a variety of clinical management and health care topics
Charge nurse
Greenstaff
Rochester
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Held patient assignments as charge nurse.
- Coordinated communication among physicians and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Address patient and family concerns while maintaining rapport and professionalism to resolve issues promptly and safely
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among nursing staff and patients to enhance team dynamics and patient satisfaction.
- Attended bed and staffing meetings to address unit needs and optimize care delivery.
Various roles
Advanced Medical Staffing Agency
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided direct patient care in high-pressure acute care environment, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Monitored and adjusted medication regimens for appropriateness, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential problems or safety issues related to patient care.
- Provided compassionate care to postpartum patients and their newborns.
- Completed diverse travel assignments as Relief Charge Nurse in acute care, Indian Health Services ambulatory clinic, corrections, detention centers (adolescent and adult), postpartum, and LTACH, enhancing patient care across settings.
Charge nurse
Carson Tahoe Hospital
Carson City
11.2015 - 11.2018
- Oversaw nursing operations across all psychiatric units
- Led care in adult behavioral health and chemical dependency units, later transitioning to medical/onco services
- Coordinated management objectives that targeted individual, departmental, and hospital-wide initiatives
Air National Guard
03.2011 - 03.2017
- I was trained in Hazmat and Decon Emergent Response Team
Charge nurse
Willow Springs
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Charge nurse of the pediatric psychiatric residential unit (locked units)
- Oversaw operations of adolescent units (locked units), ensuring safety and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Monitored and treated behaviors in coordination with psychiatrists and therapists
- Implemented non-violent strategies daily to effectively manage and de-escalate behavioral issues.
- Educated patients aged 5-12 years on activities of daily living and milieu rules to promote independence and compliance.
CNA
Tahoe Pacific Hospital
Reno
08.2006 - 03.2015
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to healthcare team to ensure timely interventions.
- Supported patients in daily living activities and personal hygiene to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to promote a safe and welcoming environment.
Education
Associate of Science -
Carrington College
RenoBachelor of Science -
University of Nevada
RenoSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Care plan coordination
- Emergency response
- Risk management
- Policy compliance
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Critical decision making
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Meditech Charting
- EPIC charting
- Cerner Charting
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Psychiatric Float nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2025 - 12.2025
IMC/Float Nurse
Total Med Staffing
09.2024 - 09.2025
Charge nurse/corrections
Accountable Healthcare Staffing
03.2023 - 06.2023
Charge nurse
Greenstaff
08.2022 - 11.2022
IMC/float nurse
Health Trust Staffing
12.2020 - Current
Various roles
Advanced Medical Staffing Agency
06.2018 - 03.2020
Charge nurse
Carson Tahoe Hospital
11.2015 - 11.2018
Charge nurse
Willow Springs
03.2015 - 07.2016
Air National Guard
03.2011 - 03.2017
CNA
Tahoe Pacific Hospital
08.2006 - 03.2015
Associate of Science -
Carrington College
Bachelor of Science -
University of Nevada