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Brandie M. Garcia RN BSN

Seekonk,Massachusetts

Summary

Accomplished and passionate nurse leader with over 20 years of progressive experience in family-centered care, advancing from staff nurse to charge nurse to team lead overseeing all aspects of the Family Centered Care Unit. Offers broad clinical expertise across labor and delivery, postpartum, pediatrics, Level II NICU, and high-risk maternal-fetal care. Recognized for sound clinical judgment, team supervision, mentorship, adaptability, and conflict resolution in fast-paced, high-acuity settings. Leads with emotional intelligence, integrity, and composure under pressure—cultivating a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous professional development. A natural born motivator and team builder, known for streamlining care delivery and driving exceptional patient outcomes. Proven ability to optimize workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, manage staff performance, and align operations with organizational and budgetary goals. Ready to step confidently into a Nurse Manager role—guided by purpose, fueled by passion, and grounded in a lifelong commitment to nursing excellence.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Team Lead-Family Care Unit

St. Luke’s Hospital
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Lead and coordinate clinical and non-clinical operations across all Family Centered Care units, including L&D, postpartum, pediatrics, antepartum, and Level II NICU
  • Oversee 20+ staff members per shift
  • Adjust staffing based on acuity, census, and equitable workload distribution
  • Lead shift huddles, board rounds, and safety briefings with interdisciplinary teams
  • Provide clinical expertise, mentorship, and real-time support in high-acuity situations
  • Respond to and lead all maternal, neonatal, and pediatric codes
  • Investigate incidents and provide coaching in collaboration with leadership
  • Conduct evaluations, support development, and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Assist with audits, quality projects, and staff education
  • Partner with leadership on staffing, workflows, and accreditation readiness
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Managed schedules accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.

RN Nurse Family Partnership

Children's Friend Services of RI
11.2021 - 09.2024
  • Provided home-based nursing services for high-risk pregnant women, babies and families through researched based NFP Model Elements
  • Delivered in-home nursing care to first-time mothers and infants using the NFP model
  • Responsible for 20-25 family caseload
  • Built trust-based relationships and developed individualized teaching plans
  • Educated clients on child development, parenting, and resilience strategies
  • Maintained accurate documentation per NFP, DOH, and Medicaid/Medicare standards
  • Participated in team meetings, case conferences, and clinical supervision
  • Coordinated referrals to medical care, screenings, and community resources
  • Represented the agency in community initiatives and public forums
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance program outcomes and service delivery

RN VNA

International Health Solutions
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Provided skilled home-based nursing care to psychiatric, medical, and surgical patients
  • Assessed mental health compliance and prepared medications for self-administration
  • Performed comprehensive physical and psychosocial evaluations
  • Administered medications and ensured adherence to care plans
  • Coordinated care with families, caseworkers, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Managed Medicare recertification, documentation, and discharge planning
  • Educated patients on disease management, medications, and self-care

RN Obstetrics and Maternal Special Care

South Shore Hospital
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Provided specialized antepartum care to high-risk pregnancies; floated to L&D as needed
  • Applied maternal-fetal nursing skills to manage complex cases and prevent complications
  • Collaborated with care teams to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes
  • Responded to clinical changes and ensured safe, timely interventions
  • Managed admissions, transfers, and discharges
  • Utilized EMRs, Workday, Centricity, EPIC, Microsoft Office
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

RN Family Care Center

York Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2018
  • Provided family-centered nursing care in a small, community-based hospital setting
  • Used clinical judgment to triage, admit, treat, or discharge patients with a focus on education and diagnosis
  • Performed thorough patient assessments and collaborated with 2–4 nurses per shift
  • Maintained strong communication with providers to ensure timely interventions and consultations
  • Ensured patient safety by conducting daily checks and restocking supplies

RN Pediatric Home Healthcare

Cor Health Services
11.2016 - 01.2018
  • Delivered individualized 1:1 nursing care to a 15-month-old patient post-Adrenocortical Carcinoma diagnosis
  • Independently planned and managed complex in-home medical care with precision and compassion
  • Provided family education, emotional support, and regular status updates
  • Monitored patient condition closely; responded promptly to emergencies requiring hospital admission
  • Recognized by management for exceptional, competent, and compassionate care delivery
  • Collaborated effectively with healthcare providers to communicate updates, assessments, and orders

RN Women and Children’s Unit

Wentworth Douglass Hospital
11.2001 - 01.2016
  • Staff and Charge nurse for all areas of Family Care
  • Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics, Electronic Fetal Monitoring (NCC), NRP, STABLE, and ACLS
  • Cross-trained in LDRP, Level II NICU, pediatrics, OR, and Baby-Friendly unit protocols
  • Led teams of 14–17 staff per shift; served as preceptor and mentor emphasizing current standards, ethics, and crisis management
  • Co-developed NAS policy and training, coordinating care with families, clinics, social workers, and providers
  • Delegated tasks during rapid response and code situations to ensure patient safety
  • Delivered family-centered education from admission through discharge
  • Oversaw patient care to promote safety and exceptional patient experiences
  • Managed conflict resolution among staff, patients, and providers through effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Franklin Pierce University
Portsmouth, NH
01-2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

New Hampshire Technical College
Manchester, NH
05-2001

Skills

  • Clinical expertise
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Integrity
  • Leadership
  • Service oriented
  • Ethical advocacy
  • Excellent communication
  • Prompt conflict resolution
  • Positivity
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • EPIC, Microsoft Office, Centricity Software Proficiency
  • Flexible and adaptable

Certification

  • ACLS Training -Current
  • BLS-Current
  • NRP-Current
  • Advanced EFM-AWHONN-Current
  • Active Licensed Registered Nurse - MA
  • Active Licensed Registered Nurse-RI

Timeline

RN Team Lead-Family Care Unit

St. Luke’s Hospital
08.2024 - 05.2025

RN Nurse Family Partnership

Children's Friend Services of RI
11.2021 - 09.2024

RN VNA

International Health Solutions
03.2021 - 11.2021

RN Obstetrics and Maternal Special Care

South Shore Hospital
03.2020 - 06.2020

RN Family Care Center

York Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2018

RN Pediatric Home Healthcare

Cor Health Services
11.2016 - 01.2018

RN Women and Children’s Unit

Wentworth Douglass Hospital
11.2001 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Franklin Pierce University

Associate of Science - Nursing

New Hampshire Technical College

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