Beverly Garcia
Albuquerque
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical procedures and patient care, with skills in monitoring vital signs and administering medications. Aims to make significant impact on patient outcomes through effective care and empathy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lovelace Women's Hospital
06.2006 - 02.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU setting.
- Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patient conditions promptly initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding in high-stress situations.
- Served as a resource to fellow staff members, sharing knowledge of neonatal care best practices to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in neonatal intensive care nursing.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by participating in daily rounds and collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams.
- Administered medications and blood products safely, following established guidelines to minimize adverse effects on patients.
- Achieved positive patient outcomes, by closely monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatments accordingly.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment that contributed to improved team performance.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities using electronic health record systems while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for privacy protection.
- Contributed to hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving patient safety and quality of care within the NICU setting.
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with case managers and social workers to develop comprehensive discharge plans for patients transitioning from NICU care to home or other facilities.
- Trained new staff members in NICU protocols and best practices, enhancing overall quality of patient care.
- Identified and responded to critical changes in neonates' conditions, initiating emergency procedures to stabilize patients.
- Implemented developmental care practices in NICU, fostering supportive environment for neonatal growth and development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective care strategies, optimizing outcomes for critically ill neonates.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM04.2004
Accomplishments
NRP instructor
STABLE instructor
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lovelace Women's Hospital
06.2006 - 02.2025
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
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