Gloria Torres
Moncks Corner
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with experience at HCA Houston Healthcare, skilled in vital signs evaluation and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and comfort through effective monitoring and Committed to improving patient outcomes
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
HCA Houston Healthcare
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily activities to enhance comfort and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, adhering to infection control practices.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records to ensure compliance.
- Monitored patients' conditions by observing vital signs and reporting any significant changes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Assisted patients with mobility challenges, ensuring safe transfers and preventing falls.
- Monitored patients' physical and emotional wellbeing, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in medical records to maintain compliance.
- Supported nutritional needs by assisting with meal preparation and feeding as required.
- Educated patients on care plans and daily living activities for improved outcomes.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Sales Associate
Cash America
05.2013 - 09.2018
- Assisted customers in locating products, enhancing overall shopping experience and satisfaction.
- Processed sales transactions quickly, ensuring seamless customer service and accurate financial reporting.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective promotional activities, driving increased foot traffic.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, contributing to improved stock management and availability.
- Engaged customers with product knowledge, effectively addressing inquiries and fostering trust.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
11.2008 - 09.2011
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Education
Trident Technical College
Charleston, South Carolina, SCHigh School Diploma -
Perth Amboy High School
Perth Amboy, NJ06-1990
Skills
- Vital signs evaluation and documentation
- Certified in CPR
- Patient observation
- Glucose monitoring
- Basic life support
- Infection control protocols
- Catheter care
- Assistance with daily living activities
- Specimen collection
- Compassionate patient care
- Acute care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
HCA Houston Healthcare
01.2025 - 09.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth
08.2017 - 09.2020
Sales Associate
Cash America
05.2013 - 09.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
11.2008 - 09.2011
No Degree - Nursing Education
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
Perth Amboy High School