Brooklyn Garcia
Registered Nurse, Woodridge,IL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 13 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Practical Nurse
Dimension Living Assisted (Previously Brookdale )
05.2015 - 12.2021
- Assess patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Answer patient calls, identified issue, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Chart changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Observe strict confidentiality and safeguard all patient-related information
- Administered controlled narcotics.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
License Practical Nurse (Floor Nurse)
Emeritus
11.2011 - 05.2015
- Admitted new residents.
- Completed Quarterly Assessments.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Shift / staff supervisory assignment.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assigned and delegated duties to non-licensed nursing staff.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored resident care and supervising other nursing staff.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Performed ongoing assessments of resident’s physical and mental health.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Explained procedures and treatment protocols to resident.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Hospice Nurse
National Nurse Registry
11.2011 - 05.2012
- Collaborated with physicians and other professionals to plan care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided support and comfort according to individual patient’s needs.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Helped in administering medication.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Made frequent visits to the patient to evaluate their condition.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
License Practical Nurse
Beacon Hill
11.2009 - 11.2011
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Completed Quarterly Assessments.
- Shift / staff supervisory assignment.
- Assigned and delegated duties to non-licensed nursing staff.
- Monitored resident care and supervising other nursing staff.
- Performed ongoing assessments of resident’s physical and mental health.
- Explained procedures and treatment protocols to resident.
- Administered controlled narcotics, performed catheterizations and took care of G-tube and flushing and bolus feeding.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Patient Care Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2008 - 11.2009
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with treatment and procedures
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Performed required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and or family needs.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Romeoville, IL12.2022
Arts degree - Associate - Interior Design
Harrington College
Chicago, IL10.2009
Certificate - License Practical Nurse -
PCCTI
Oak Brook03.2009
Certificate - Certified Nurse Aide -
Dependable Inc
Skokie, IL01.2007
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care Oversight
- Pain Management
- Infection Control
- Transcribing Orders
- Writing Reports
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Wound Care
Certification
CPR American Heart Association
LANGUAGES
Bilingual: English and Tagalog
Timeline
License Practical Nurse
Dimension Living Assisted (Previously Brookdale )
05.2015 - 12.2021
License Practical Nurse (Floor Nurse)
Emeritus
11.2011 - 05.2015
Hospice Nurse
National Nurse Registry
11.2011 - 05.2012
License Practical Nurse
Beacon Hill
11.2009 - 11.2011
Patient Care Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2008 - 11.2009
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Arts degree - Associate - Interior Design
Harrington College
Certificate - License Practical Nurse -
PCCTI
Certificate - Certified Nurse Aide -
Dependable Inc
CPR American Heart Association
LANGUAGES
Bilingual: English and Tagalog
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