Angelica M Garcia

• Performed real-time chart audits for patients, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
• Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
• Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
• Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
• Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve the satisfactory rating with patients.
• Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
• Maintained open lines of communication with patients'' families to ensure their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
• Ensured timely documentation of all nursing activities within the electronic medical records system, contributing to accurate record-keeping and informed decision-making processes.
• Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
• Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Managed 9 nurses and dialysis activities in the unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.

Experienced Registered Nurse with a focus on Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Plasma Pheresis. Skilled in patient care, education, and preceptorship. Demonstrated ability to create effective tools, including Peritoneal Dialysis checklists and guides, to enhance patient care and staff training.

• Proficient in comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment.
• Monitor patient vital signs, assess dialysis adequacy, and manage complications during treatment.
• Educate patients and their families on renal disease, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
• Serve as a preceptor, training and mentoring new nursing staff in hemodialysis procedures, patient care, and documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Training (B-Braun, Fresenius, Prismaflex, Baxter, HomeChoice, Nikkisso), Genius @ 90, Tablo, Optia(Plasmapheresis), Amnia (Peritoneal Dialysis)

• Recorded patient vital signs, documenting all information into medical charts
• Observed and reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse
• Improved patient care, safety, and compliance by partnering with nurses
• Trained newly hired Employees( Preceptor)
• CCHT Certification 2024.
• Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control standards within the dialysis unit.
• Provided emotional support for patients dealing with difficult diagnosis or prognosis.
• Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient status updates and changes in condition.
• Instructed new staff members on techniques related to safe operation of dialysis equipment.

• Collected and documented patients' medical history, identity, and proof of address
• Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
• Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure.
• Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.
• Utilized computer systems for charting patient data.
• Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations when dealing with confidential information.

• Mobile and comprehensive service, which reaches hospitalized or critically ill patients in intensive care units, who urgently need extracorporeal therapies
• Conventional hemodialysis for hospitalized patients, SLEDD (Extended Daily Dialysis up to 12 hours) for patients with acute renal failure hospitalized or in intensive care
• Plasma exchange therapies for patients with autoimmune and related diseases
• Liver support therapy for patients with liver failure and as a bridge to liver transplantation.

• Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through the team nursing process
• Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans
• Provided pre-and post-procedure care to patients within the Hemodialysis Unit
• Managed a team to organize and provide acute dialysis, plasmapheresis, CCHT, and PD.