Abbey Garcia
Austin,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with PICU experience at a Level I Trauma Center caring for critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment in rapid assessment, prioritization, and management of complex, high-acuity conditions, with a focus on family-centered care. Additional experience in medical-surgical nursing and maternal-newborn care providing a well-rounded acute care foundation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dell Children's Medical Center PICU
Austin, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Provided high-acuity, family-centered nursing care to critically ill patients (newborn–18 years) in a Level I Trauma pediatric ICU
- Managed complex patient populations including respiratory failure, sepsis, multi-organ dysfunction, trauma, neurologic conditions, post-operative surgical patients, and patients requiring ECMO support
- Monitored and interpreted advanced hemodynamic data and ventilator settings; titrated continuous infusions including vasoactive drips, sedation, and analgesia
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in early recognition and response to patient deterioration, contributing to emergent interventions and code events
- Supported patients and families through critical illness with a focus on education, reassurance, and compassionate, developmentally appropriate care
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center- Lakeway
Lakeway, TX
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided direct patient care on a high-volume medical-surgical unit, supporting patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions
- Assisted nursing staff with daily care including vital signs, hygiene, ambulation, repositioning, intake/output monitoring, and fall prevention measures
- Floated to Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units, assisting with maternal-newborn care and postpartum recovery support
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX12-2024
Skills
- Rapid patient assessment and recognition of clinical deterioration
- Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
- Complex medication administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and emergency response participation
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support- American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dell Children's Medical Center PICU
01.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center- Lakeway
05.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center