Barbara Torres

RN
Tend Beckford Medical Centre
Tend Waltham Medical Centre
English
Spanish

Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Barbara qualified as a nurse in 2014 and spent five years working across a range of clinical settings before moving to New Zealand. She began her New Zealand healthcare journey as a caregiver before becoming a registered nurse, continuing a career built on compassion, lifelong learning and a genuine desire to help others.

Barbara has particular interests in women's health, sexual health, and patient education. She enjoys building connections with patients and finds it rewarding to make a positive difference in people's lives through compassionate, supportive care.

Outside of work, she enjoys keeping active at the gym, watching a good scary movie and spending quality time with family and friends.

I love helping people feel supported, informed, and cared for. Making a positive difference in someone's day is what I enjoy most about nursing.
MEDICAL INTERESTS
Women's health
Women's health focuses on both common and unique aspects, including reproductive health, breast health, gynecological concerns, hormonal changes and mental health.
Sexual health
Sexual health involves maintaining well-being in your sexual life, including safe sex practices, using contraception when needed, and preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs).