Blessy Garcia
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Cardiovascular ICU)
Methodist University Hospital
Memphis
06.2025 - Current
- Provided nursing care during open heart surgeries (IABP, Impella), supporting critical recovery processes
- Initiated and managed ventilation support, responded to life-threatening emergencies (codes, arrhythmias) to stabilize patients
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters, titrated vasoactive drips, managed invasive lines to ensure patient stability
Nurse Intern (Neuro and Surgical ICU)
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided patient care and support under supervision of registered nurses.
- Performed patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse, such as dressing changes, maintaining enteral tubes, suctioning, and assisting with postmortem care
- Assisted in advanced life support procedures during critical situations.
Nurse Intern (Shock Trauma)
Regional One Hospital
Memphis
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Evaluated incoming casualties in triage situations to determine severity of injury or illness, facilitating timely medical intervention.
- Mastered care protocols for trauma patients, managing head injuries, chest trauma, and fractures to ensure adherence to best practices.
- Assisted in medication administration through IVs and injections, managing IV lines and fluids to support patient recovery.
Nurse Intern (Med-Surg)
West Tennessee Healthcare
Jackson
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted with procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, and catheterization
- Assisted nursing staff in daily patient care tasks and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and their families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05-2025
Associate of Science - General Studies
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN05-2022
Skills
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Vasoactive Drip Titration
- Ultrasound IV Trained
- Mechanical Ventilation & Sedation Management
- ACLS & Code Blue Response
- CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
- Arterial, Central Line, & Pulmonary Artery (Swan-Ganz) Catheter Management
- Chest Tube Management
- Blood Product Administration
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Recovery
- STEMI/NSTEMI & Acute Cardiac Patient Care
- Compassionate, Ethical & End-of-Life Care
- Impella Management
- Arterial & Venous Sheath Removal
- Epic EHR Documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California, 95465659, Expires: March 2028
- Registered Nurse, Tennessee, 288008, Expires: February 2027
- American Heart Association - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Expires:
- American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (BLS), Expires:
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Expires:
Volunteer Experience
- Regional Inter-Faith Association - A non-profit organization that helps people with physical, spiritual, and relational needs. Provided and prepared food bags according to patrons’ needs.
- Northside Assembly of God - A sanctuary that provides strong spiritual services; it consists of a spiritual mission, vision, and value. Assisted children during Sunday services and accompanied them with church activities.
- Jackson International Food and Art Festival - An event that celebrates the diverse cultures in the city of Jackson, TN. Helped spread cultural awareness and promote cross-cultural engagement throughout West Tennessee.
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Cardiovascular ICU)
Methodist University Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Nurse Intern (Shock Trauma)
Regional One Hospital
11.2024 - 05.2025
Nurse Intern (Neuro and Surgical ICU)
Baptist Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - 06.2025
Nurse Intern (Med-Surg)
West Tennessee Healthcare
05.2024 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Memphis
Associate of Science - General Studies
Jackson State Community College