Amy Garcia
Gladwin,MI
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with 18 years of experience caring for patients within Long Term Care and Dialysis outpatient settings. Delivers comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously improving patient outcomes. Experienced in professional leadership skills and worked in multiple different positions such as Director of Nursing, Clinical Coordinator, Infection Prevention Manager, MDS Coordinator, Wound Care Nurse, and floor nurse within long term care skilled nursing facility setting. Experience with outpatient dialysis center as Registered Nurse. Caring, organized, and motivated employee looking for full time career opportunity.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
Saginaw, MI
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient status updates.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
- Reviewed lab values prior to each dialysis treatment to ensure accuracy of data entered into the EMR system.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations and medication details.
- Ensured that appropriate safety measures were taken when handling hazardous materials such as biohazardous waste and chemicals used in cleaning machines.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Provided emotional support for patients who are struggling with their diagnosis.
- Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment of patient's physical condition.
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment as needed for the dialysis unit.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing workloads according to urgency.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
MidMichigan Community College
Harrison05.2012
Skills
- Diabetes Management
- Medical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Appointment Scheduling
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Patient Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Infectious Disease Control
- Data Collection
- Chronic Disease Management
- Flow Sheet Charting
- IV Setup
- Nursing Plan Development
- Medication Distribution
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Documenting Vitals
- Direct Patient Care
- Ventilator Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Unit Administration
- Wound Care
- Family Education
- EMR Systems
- Managing Deadlines
- Patient Care
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Relationship Building
- Patient Assessments
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Evaluation
- Immunization Skills
- Medication Administration
- Vascular Care Understanding
- Care Plan Development
- Taking Vitals
- Patient Counseling
- SBAR Communication
- Staff Supervision
- Tracheostomy Care
- Collecting Vitals
- Long-Term Care
- Licensed RN
- Patient Care Planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
03.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
MidMichigan Community College