Angelica Meza Garcia
Springdale,AR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing solid relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
Springdale, AR
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Medical Assistant
Mercy Clinics
09.2013 - 05.2020
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Arkansas College
Harrison, AR05.2022
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Blue Cliff College - Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR09.2013
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Emergency Response
- Medical Assessment
- Procedure Preparations
- Fluent in Spanish
- Patient Evaluation
- Infection Control Measures
- Cerner and Epic Use
- EMR / EHR
- Medication Administration
Certification
ACLS, BLS, and certified medical interpreter.
volunteer
I've volunteered in the Vestido Rojo, Square to Square, and Heart Walk.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Medical Assistant
Mercy Clinics
09.2013 - 05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Arkansas College
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Blue Cliff College - Fayetteville