April Torres
Summary
Responsible Licensed Practical Nurse with excellent communication skills demonstrated by seven years of experience in healthcare
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Saber Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted living and rehabilitation unit charge nurse
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
LPN
Sentara Healthcare
11.2016 - 11.2022
- Long term care charged nurse implementing patient- centered care and quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in collaborating with inter disciplinary teams and providing ongoing training and support to nursing assistant.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
Education
Practical Nursing
Medical Careers Institute
Virginia Beach04.2016
Skills
Provided prescribed medical treatment and personal care services
Observed patients and reported adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel
Assembled and used equipment as catheters, g-tubes and oxygen suppliers Collected samples, such as urine, blood, arid sputum from patients for testing
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides sterilizer Structured and maintained a safe and healthy environment prepared and examined food trays for the prescribed diet
Obtaining information from the patient/family to identify major complaints
Providing patient and caregiver education related to immunizations, medication side effects,
correct dosing and wound care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Saber Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
LPN
Sentara Healthcare
11.2016 - 11.2022
Practical Nursing
Medical Careers Institute
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