Brenda Torrez
Bethlehem
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St. Luke's University Health Network, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning and strong clinical judgment. Committed to educating patients and families, ensuring optimal health management and safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Lukes University Health Network
08.2005 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care services.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Patient Care Assistant
St Lukes University Health Network
Bethlehem, PA
01.2004 - 08.2005
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained patient records accurately, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans effectively.
Education
Diploma -
St Lukes School of Nursing
Bethlehm08.2005
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School
Bethlehem, PA2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Lab result interpretation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Cardiac care
- Mobility assistance
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Lukes University Health Network
08.2005 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
St Lukes University Health Network
01.2004 - 08.2005
Diploma -
St Lukes School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School