Andrea Marie Garcia
Rainier,OR
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated, I have a genuine gift for connecting deeply with patients and community members alike. I truly care about providing high-quality care and am passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives. I am eager to build strong community partnerships and develop impactful programs that genuinely improve health outcomes. Envision leading inspiring campaigns as a community health coordinator, raising awareness with empathy and compassion, and transforming lives. Or, utilizing my excellent communication and program development skills to reach diverse populations, connecting them to essential resources and fostering greater engagement and well-being. My heartfelt efforts aim to energize communities and create enduring, positive change.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kelso School District
03.2023 - Current
- Facilitated engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop curriculum materials and assessment tools.
- Provided individualized support for students with special educational requirements.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to share resources and strategies, enhancing overall teaching quality.
Caregiver/Family Case Worker
DHS - Aging And People With Disabilities
01.2015 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Monitored client health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare teams.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and care provided for compliance purposes.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
CNA
Good Shepherd Hospital
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Responded efficiently to patient needs, enhancing overall satisfaction with care services.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA09-2026
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Electronic charting
- Supporting personal needs
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of Community House Feed.
- Achieved Food Relief Program through effectively helping with Fish.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Washington 10023008
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Oregon 200410181CNA
- Washington Emergency Teaching License
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kelso School District
03.2023 - Current
CNA
Good Shepherd Hospital
09.2017 - 01.2019
Caregiver/Family Case Worker
DHS - Aging And People With Disabilities
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University