Rafael Garcia
Odessa,TX
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience caring for patients within Multiple setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
MCH
Odessa, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
RN
CCH
Odessa, TX
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
RN
MCH
Odessa, TX
02.2011 - 10.2017
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
RN
Regency Hospital LTAC
Odessa, TX
02.2006 - 07.2011
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
RN
MCH
ODESSA, TX
08.2004 - 02.2008
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Respiratory Therapist
MCH
Odessa, TX
07.1998 - 08.2004
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05-2004
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05-1998
High School Diploma -
Permian High School
Odessa, TX05-1991
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Health Promotion
- Basic Life Support
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Patient Management
- Infectious Disease Control
- Critical Care
- Care Planning
- Emergency Response
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication Distribution
- Patient Care Planning
- Licensed RN
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Family Education
- Patient Care
- Cardiac Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Collecting Vitals
- Patient Assessment
- IV Setup
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Intake and Discharge
- Patient Discharge
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
RN
MCH
08.2020 - Current
RN
CCH
05.2017 - 08.2020
RN
MCH
02.2011 - 10.2017
RN
Regency Hospital LTAC
02.2006 - 07.2011
RN
MCH
08.2004 - 02.2008
Respiratory Therapist
MCH
07.1998 - 08.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Odessa College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Odessa College
High School Diploma -
Permian High School
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