Angela Garcia
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with three years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking, prioritizing patient needs, and daily assignments. Offering expertise in telemetry and medical-surgical background.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telemetry and Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
CHI St Joseph Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive paper and electronic health records for all patients under care, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare team members and continuity of care across shifts.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, symptoms, testing, and treatment for various conditions about patient ex: stroke, heart failure, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation
- Educated patients and families on cardiac and surgical procedures, post-operative monitoring and restrictions, and pain management
- Perform and record NIH stroke scale, assess swallowing and patient’s safety.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings, monitoring and recording vital signs, and promptly reporting critical findings to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with complex conditions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing patient-centered discharge education and follow-up instructions for patients and their families.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Administered medications via oral, rectal, NG/PEG tubes, SUBQ, IM, and IV safely according to established guidelines and MD order while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions
- Educated patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and interactions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blinn College
Bryan, TX12.2020
Skills
- Experienced in MEDITECH EHR
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Patient and Family Education
- Admission and Discharge Planning
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Certification
- BLS
- NIH Stroke Scale
Timeline
Telemetry and Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
CHI St Joseph Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sam Houston State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Blinn College