Brittany Garza
Live Oak,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care and promoting overall well-being. Skilled in conducting thorough patient assessments and proficiently administering pediatric medications. Focused on creating a nurturing environment that supports not only the patients but also their families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Methodist Children's Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Perform comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
- Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio12.2023
Associate of Science - Pre Nursing
Northeast Lakeview College
San Antonio05.2021
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Developmental care
- Premature infant care
- Working collaboratively
- Time Management
- Family-centered care
- Proficient in Electronic Medical Record documentation
- Neonatal resuscitation
Certification
- Registered Nurse Texas License - #1151626
- NRP Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Methodist Children's Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Registered Nurse Texas License - #1151626
- NRP Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center
Associate of Science - Pre Nursing
Northeast Lakeview College
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