Anjelica Garza
ODESSA,TX
Summary
Compassionate, experienced registered nurse with a background in ICU, trauma, and surgical care. Known for strong clinical judgment, accurate charting, and quick response to changes in condition. Focused on improving patient safety, stabilizing high-acuity patients, and supporting coordinated care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Medical Center Hospital Odessa
06.2025 - Current
- Monitored hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythms, and ventilator settings for critically ill patients
- Administered vasoactive drips, titrated medications, and maintained infusion safety
- Assessed patient changes and escalated concerns promptly to intensivists and interdisciplinary teams
- Documented comprehensive assessments, interventions, and response to treatment in electronic medical records
- Coordinated care plans with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and ancillary services for ICU patients
- Implemented critical care protocols, infection prevention practices, and bedside safety checks
- Educated families on patient status, procedures, and recovery expectations in high-acuity settings
- Provided rapid response support, stabilizing deteriorating patients and preparing for emergent interventions
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ system failures in critically ill patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
Surgical Nurse (Med-Surg)
Medical Center Hospital Odessa
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses under physician and RN direction.
- Recorded vital signs, intake, output, and clinical observations in electronic health records.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes, and basic treatments following care plans.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharge instructions with interdisciplinary staff.
- Recognized changes in condition and escalated concerns to nursing leadership promptly.
- Supported patient hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures while maintaining infection control standards.
- Reinforced care instructions with patients and families to support treatment adherence and recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Trauma Nurse
University Medical Center Hospital, UMC
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Assessed trauma patients, prioritizing care based on injury severity and clinical presentation.
- Administered emergency medications and IV therapies under provider orders with precise documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, neurological status, and hemodynamic changes during acute resuscitation.
- Collaborated with trauma surgeons, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff during critical interventions.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05-2025
High School Diploma -
New Tech Odessa Geroge W Bush
Odessa, TX05-2022
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Medication management
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- ACLS certification
- Wound care
- Nursing staff leadership
- ACLS certification
- Complex Problem-solving
- Compassion and empathy
- Complex problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
- Bilingual communication
Certification
- Advanced Life Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification
- Trama Care After Resuscitation Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Medical Center Hospital Odessa
06.2025 - Current
Surgical Nurse (Med-Surg)
Medical Center Hospital Odessa
05.2023 - 05.2025
Trauma Nurse
University Medical Center Hospital, UMC
10.2022 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Odessa College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Odessa College
High School Diploma -
New Tech Odessa Geroge W Bush