Tania Torres
Santa Cruz
Summary
Expected New Graduate Registered Nurse with a strong desire to serve others and give back to my community through high quality patient centered care. With experience in diverse clinical rotations, I have developed a strong foundation in clinical judgement and critical thinking skills. I am passionate about caring for diverse and vulnerable populations and aspire to begin my career in the Emergency Department, where I can combine my adaptability and commitment to patient advocacy to provide safe and compassionate care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
Autism Learning Partners
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Provided direct patient centered care to pediatric patients in home and community settings, while promoting safety, emotional regulation, and developmental progress.
- Advocated for patient's developmental and emotional needs
- Collaborated with parents and supervisors to reinforce goals and promote family centered care.
- Increased the verbal repertoire of clients and decreased elopement behavior, allowing parents to include the clients in more social activities.
- Maintained accurate collection and documentation of data.
Medical Assistant
Cardiofit Medical Group
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked at a high volume clinical setting to provide patient centered care.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, 12 lead EKG's, INR's, blood glucose checks, and placed cardiac holter monitors.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records, documented laboratory results, and scribed provider directed care plans.
- Assisted with Telehealth visits and documented provider assessments.
- Communicated effectively with health care team, laboratories, and patients to support continuity of care.
Lab Attendant
UCLA CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Tutored students in STEM classes to enhance understanding and performance
- Operated Windows and PC equipment to support classroom technology
Medical Scribe
UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Reviewed laboratory results and updated patient records, ensuring accuracy and completeness of clinical information
- Worked with electronic medical records (Care Connect and EPIC).
- Assisted interdisciplinary healthcare teams in optimizing clinic workflow and coordinating timely patient care
- Strengthened understanding of chronic disease management, pediatric care, and interdisciplinary communication within an acute healthcare setting
Ride Operator
Disneyland Park
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Ensured safe operations in a high volume and fast paced environment
- Assisted guests experiencing stress, anxiety, medical concerns, or special accommodation needs with empathy and professionalism
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient operations and positive guest experiences while prioritizing safety
Volunteer
Kaiser Permanente
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and patient services departments
- Utilized bilingual Spanish communication skills to support patient understanding and facilitate communication with healthcare providers
- Informed the physician, or the nurse in charge, of any matters that should be brought to attention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CA08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
UCLA College of Arts And Sciences
Los Angeles, CA06.2020
Skills
Preceptorship Surgical Center Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA 130 hours
Critical Care Hoag Hospital Irvine, CA 90 hours
Adult Medical-Surgical Kaiser Permanente Irvine, CA 180 hours
Maternal & Newborn Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange, CA 90 hours
Pediatrics Kaiser Permanente Downey, CA 90 hours
Behavioral Health Anaheim Global Hospital Anaheim, CA 90 hours
Community Health 90 hours
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS ), American Heart Association - Expires April 2027
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association - Expires May 2028
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association - Expires May 2028
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), American Heart Association - June 2028
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), American Association of Continuing Medical Education - Expires April 2027
Registered Nurse (RN) - Pending, NCLEX Scheduled August 2026
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist
Autism Learning Partners
08.2022 - 05.2025
Medical Assistant
Cardiofit Medical Group
11.2021 - 05.2022
Lab Attendant
UCLA CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
10.2018 - 12.2019
Ride Operator
Disneyland Park
05.2018 - 09.2018
Medical Scribe
UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
03.2017 - 10.2018
Volunteer
Kaiser Permanente
06.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University Irvine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
UCLA College of Arts And Sciences