Vicky Torres

Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of nursing experience spanning emergency, urgent care, and family medicine. Currently pursuing a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate to expand integrative mental health services. Certified in human sexuality with a strong focus on trauma-informed care, sexual health, and whole-person wellness.

Experienced in high-acuity ER settings, telehealth, and community outreach. Committed to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care to diverse populations.

Nurse Practitioner - Victoria Emergency Associates - Victoria, TX

(2024-03)

• Provide acute and emergent care in a fast-paced ER setting
• Perform assessments, diagnostics, and evidence-based treatments
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for continuity of care

Nurse Practitioner - Envision Physician Services (now Valesco) - San Antonio, TX

(2017-10)

• Treat acute/emergent conditions across Level III–V trauma centers
• Perform procedures: suturing, I&D, splinting, stabilization
• Ensure continuity of care in urban and rural settings

Nurse Practitioner - MedExpress Urgent Care - MD, PA, VA, WV

(2019-10 - 2025-05)

• PRN coverage at high-volume urgent care sites
• Treat non-life-threatening illnesses and conduct COVID testing
• Maintain high throughput while delivering patient-centered care

Nurse Practitioner - Hillside Primary Care - Live Oak, TX

(2018-01 - 2020-04)

• Provide general and preventive care for ages 12+
• Conduct physicals, manage chronic conditions, prescribe medications
• Emphasize patient education and continuity

Nurse Practitioner - Schumacher Clinical Partners - Eagle Pass, TX

(2017-05 - 2018-06)

• Diagnose and treat acute/emergent conditions in rural hospitals
• Perform emergency procedures and holistic assessments

Nurse Practitioner - Crossover Health / Magenta Clinic - San Antonio, TX

(2016-10 - 2018-05)

• Deliver primary/preventive care to H-E-B employees
• Focus on wellness, screenings, and chronic disease management

Nurse Practitioner - BCFS Emergency Management - San Antonio, TX

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

Deployed during national emergencies in ICU and hospitalist roles

• Supported public health and emergency response for vulnerable populations
• Delivered acute care in resource-limited, high-stress environments

Doctor of Nursing Practice - West Virginia Wesleyan College (2026-01 - 2027-12)

Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2025-01 - 2026-08)

Certificate - Human Sexuality (SXI) (2021-08 - 2023-01)

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2014-09 - 2016-08)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2007-09 - 2008-05)

Associate Degree in Nursing - San Antonio College (2003-08 - 2006-08)