Alma Gonzalez Garcia
BSN, RN, OCN
Richmond,TX
Summary
Dedicated and highly-motivated nurse with six years of oncology experience with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, friendly personality, high adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Nurse II
Kelsey-Seybold
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids to patients according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs, hydration levels, and infusion sites for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Provided patient education on the use of IV therapy and potential side effects.
Senior Infusion Nurse
Texas Oncology
San Antonio, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Administers chemotherapy and immunotherapy by following physician specifications.
- Assist patients with treatment authorization by working alongside insurance agencies.
- Review clinic patients and verify chemotherapy delivery with pharmacists
- Emotionally supports patients during treatments while providing in-depth education regarding side effects and at-home practices.
- Responds to emergency situations with urgency, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborates with physicians and other services closely to administer care to patients.
Travel Nurse
Trusted
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Adapted quickly to assignments on different units while navigating new interdisciplinary team.
- Frequently administered chemotherapy, blood products, and supportive medications adhering to each facility’s standards of practice.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care, and performed new orders in a fast-paced setting.
Staff Nurse II
University Health System
San Antonio, TX
07.2017 - 01.2022
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Managed patient needs by prioritizing prompt care, working with interdisciplinary team, and using nursing judgement and skills to provide excellent care.
- Created individualized plans of care for up to 4 patients a shift.
- Provided end of life care duties to patient and families.
- Represented the unit during Nurse Advisory meeting with the Director of Nursing.
- Frequently assigned as a charge nurse. Oversaw daily functioning of the unit, audit charting, and directing patient flow for up to 16 beds with a team of 3-4 RNs.
- Trained, coached and assisted team members.
- Introduced the Nurse Retention Committee to the unit.
- Creating educational material and conducting a study to better understand patient education on unit, and presented study at ONS Congress 2019.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX12.2016
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation (EPIC)
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider
- Best 25 Nurses of South Central Texas 2019 Nominee
- Daisy Award Nominee
- ePoster Presenter at The 44th Annual ONS Congress 2019
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
- Basic Life Support Provider
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Infusion Nurse II
Kelsey-Seybold
08.2023 - Current
Senior Infusion Nurse
Texas Oncology
09.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse
Trusted
01.2022 - 07.2022
Staff Nurse II
University Health System
07.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center