JANET TORRES
**** *** ******, #**** • New York, NY 10035 • 347-***-**** • ********@*****.***
Certified and bilingual healthcare professional with 8 years of experience working within nursing homes
PROFILE
Fluent in Spanish.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with translation capabilities.
Experience caring for the physical, mental and emotional needs of patients.
CERTIFICATIONS
Hostos Community College
Clinical Medical Administration
NY Medical Career Training Center, New York, NY
EKG Technician Certificate (55 hours)
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate (55 hours)
New York State Department of Health/Hostos Community College, New York, NY
Certified Nurse Assistant.
American Heart Association, New York, NY
CPR Certification.
EDUCATION
Katherine Gibbs College, New York, NY
Associate of Occupational Studies/Medical Billing.
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
Fort Tryon Rehabilitation & Nursing Home, New York, NY 04/2013- 08/2015
Florence Nightingale, New York, NY 06/2000-07/2004
Certified Nursing Assistant
Administered medication according to doctor’s instructions.
Assisted nurses or doctors in operating medial equipment and applying dressings, bandages and more.
Collected specimens and delivered them to the appropriate medical department.
Documented observation of patient behavior, progress and/or concerns.
Supported the mental health of patients by providing emotional care and entertainment.
North General Home Attendant, New York, NY 06/1996-06/2000
Home Health Aide
Supervised patients and regularly checked their pulse, temperature and respiration.
Updated records and addressed concerns regarding the health of patients with supervisors.
Provided patients with assistance in performing daily functions of mobility and hygiene care.
Adhered to the prescribed diets of patients by preparing healthy meals.
HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTARTION EXPERIENCE
Palladia, Inc., New York, NY 04/2006-06/2006
Medical Billing/Coding (Intern)
Verified accuracy of billing data and revised errors.
Prepared itemized statements, bills or invoices; and recorded amounts duet for items purchased or services rendered.
Previewed documents such as purchase orders, sales tickets, charge slips or hospital records in order to compute fees.
Typed billing documents, shipping labels, credit memorandums and credit forms.
Located and attached appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Americore International Security, New York, NY 06/2011-11/2011
Security Guard (Seasonal)
Mount Morris Park, New York, NY 05/2010-12/2010
Seasonal Horticulture Worker
New Providence Women’s Shelter, New York, NY 03/2007-04/2008
Residential Aide