Karina E. Torres Email & Phone Number

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

• Supported units such as Pediatrics, Pediatric ICU, and Pediatric ER with new admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients• Collected routine vital signs of 8 to 12 patients per shift in a timely and prioritized manner• Encouraged patient healing and independence while assisting nurses and patients during bathing and activities of daily living • Promoted patient safety while fulfilling the role of one-one patient sitter • Documented patient information accurately and efficiently using an electronic medical record database • Maintained excellent communication with multidisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses, unit managers• Established patient trust by created a welcoming and safe environment for patients and their families

• Served as the key point of contact for inquiries related to benefits, employee’s pay, vacation/sick paid time off, payroll deductions, and company policies• Responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll using Paychex • Managed medical/dental administration, communicating benefits information to employees• Former Plan Administrator for the company’s 401K plan, maintain records, facilitate rollover and withdrawal requests from all company personnel• Recruited and conducted interviews for all in house exempt and non-exempt personnel• Managed leaves for employees by assisting employees in understanding their rights under FMLA, NJFLA, Short Term Disability, NJFLI while on maternity leave• Maintained reports up to date with I-9 forms and EEO reporting• Performed background/reference checks for all contractors and internal staff members

New Jersey, Usa

• Full cycle of staffing for 8 warehouse departments and ensure departments are appropriately staffed• First point of contact for employees; assisting with routine HR related issues and questions • Identified work deficiencies or discrepancies; recommended penalties and disciplinary action to department supervisors • Ensured employees comply with company policies by making routine inspections and monitoring cameras • Advised supervisors how to manage problems and issues with employees • Administered company’s medical applications, ensuring applications were filled out correctly, and processed requests with insurance providers

Central New Jersey

Greater New York City Area

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

• Interviewed, collected, and verified patient insurance and personal information in the ER department• Recorded patient’s personal information into the hospital database to ensure precise and punctual billing• Remained calm while interviewing patients in fast paced and highly sensitive trauma situations

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing, Second Degree Bsn Accelerated Nursing Program

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Health And Economics

Activities and Societies: Treasurer of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha Incorporada.

Human Resources Management