Martina Torres
Virginia Beach
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in pediatrics and women's health.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
EVMS Maternal Fetal Medicine
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments in maternal fetal medicine.
- Assisted in prenatal assessments, ensuring adherence to established protocols and patient safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for expectant mothers.
- Educated patients on prenatal health practices and postnatal care instructions effectively.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for improved care continuity.
- Implemented best practices to enhance workflow efficiency within clinical operations and patient interactions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Princess Ann Rehabilitation Center
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Contract assignment
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager
Children's Hospital of Kings Daughters
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2015 - 07.2021
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Improved patient care by ensuring timely and accurate administration of medications and treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop appropriate careplans that ensured continuity of care.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams to provide a consistent level of care for patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
US Army Reserve
Fort Ord, CA
01.1988 - 01.2015
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Licensed Practical Nurse
US Army Reserve
Houston, TX
01.1981 - 01.1988
- Mentored junior nursing staff on procedural protocols and patient communication strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mable Dean Bacon Vocational High School
New York, NY01-1978
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Immunization administration
- Family communication
- Infection control
- EMR / EHR
- Patient triaging
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse: License - 1990, California
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
EVMS Maternal Fetal Medicine
10.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Princess Ann Rehabilitation Center
08.2021 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager
Children's Hospital of Kings Daughters
02.2015 - 07.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
US Army Reserve
01.1988 - 01.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
US Army Reserve
01.1981 - 01.1988
High School Diploma -
Mable Dean Bacon Vocational High School