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Lian Torres

Chicago

Summary

Certified, hardworking Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse committed to working with healthcare teams to deliver high-level service and support. Resourceful educator committed to increasing family and patient knowledge and wellbeing. Excellent track record of working exceptionably with fellow team members and leveraging care plan expertise to assist with treatment assessments and development.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse

Northshore Community Health
11.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care to critically ill infants in the NICU.
  • Provided skilled nursing interventions for premature infants requiring ventilatory support, contributing to successful weaning.
  • Ensured adherence to strict infection control practices, reducing incidences of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
  • Administered prescribed medications accurately and promptly, effectively managing symptoms of critical illness in neonates.
  • Offered lactation support and education to mothers with infants in the NICU, promoting successful breastfeeding practices despite challenging circumstances.
  • Managed complex cases involving congenital anomalies by partnering closely with specialized medical professionals to optimize care delivery.
  • Assisted physicians during bedside procedures such as intubation or umbilical line placement, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.

Registered Nurse

Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
09.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.

Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Mayaguez Medical Center
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and helped determine next course of action.
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.

Elderly Caregiver

Hogar Miradero Hills
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and medical appointments.
  • Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Delivered compassionate care to improve and enhance patient lives.
  • Consulted with hospice doctors, physical therapists, nutritional therapists, wound care nurses, amongst others; to assess cases and enhance care.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes.
  • Managed and cared for over more than 22 patients daily.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Antillean Adventist University
Mayaguez, PR
05.2021

Skills

  • Personal and individualized care, hygiene, and nutrition
  • Essential in team collaboration, problem identification, and decision making
  • Time management and critical thinking
  • Client records management, care planning, progress tracking
  • Client education, bedside care, wound care, bedside and incapacitation care
  • Possesses sound judgment, empathy, charisma, attention to detail
  • Ability to lift clients, take vitals and blood glucose monitoring and documentation
  • Medication Administration
  • Able to follow orders and make decisions under pressure
  • Laptop and tablet operation
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations, Blood Transfusion administration
  • Monitoring Vital Signs, blood draw and sample collection
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Compassionate and Caring

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • NALS / NRP - Neonatal Advanced Life Support / Resuscitation Program
  • ACLS - Advanced Certified Life Support
  • Phlebotomy certification

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse

Northshore Community Health
11.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
09.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Mayaguez Medical Center
06.2021 - 04.2022

Elderly Caregiver

Hogar Miradero Hills
01.2021 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Antillean Adventist University

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