Desireemarie Garcia
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Enthusiastic nursing student with hands-on experience in multiple acute care settings. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, supporting clinical procedures, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality care. I am a team player who is always willing to help wherever needed, actively seeks learning opportunities, and is comfortable asking questions to strengthen my clinical skills. I adapt easily to fast-paced and changing environments. While my clinical background has primarily focused on adult populations, I am deeply passionate about pursuing a career in neonatal care and am eager to expand my skills in the NICU setting. I am committed to delivering family-centered care and continuously growing towards my goal as a future neonatal nurse.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern Cardiovascular Step Down
Medstar Union Memorial
Baltimore, MD
12.2025 - 05.2026
- Provided direct care to adult cardiac and vascular patients in a step-down unit under RN supervision
- Monitored vital signs, telemetry, and intake/output; identified dysrhythmias and acute changes in condition
- Gained hands-on exposure to central lines, chest tubes, pleural drains, pacer wires, and pre/post-operative care
- Collaborated with the care team, assisted with mobility and infection control, responded to emergencies, and maintained accurate EHR documentation
Student Nurse Assistant Float Pool
Medstar Union Memorial
Baltimore, MD
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with RNs and the care team to provide hands-on care across multiple acute care units (float pool)
- Assisted patients with ADLs, hygiene, mobility, rehabilitation, and safe transfers/discharges
- Performed basic clinical procedures including wound care, catheter care, specimen collection, and EKGs
- Adapted to diverse patient populations and unit workflows while strengthening clinical skills
Education
BSN - Nursing
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD12-2026
Skills
University of Maryland Medical Center
Maternity- high risk pregnancy observation, delivery, postpartum, and NICU - 100 hours
University of Maryland Laurel Medical Center ED Medical Surgical II - 165 hours
Johns Hopkins Hospital Pediatrics- 100 hours
Johns Hopkins Hospital Medical Surgical I- 135 hours
Johns Hopkins Hospital Neuro ICU- 135 hours
The Monumental Group Mental health- 100 hours
Future Care Homewood
Fundamentals: Memory care 84 hours
Health Assessment: Geriatrics 84 hours
Certification
BLS American Heart Association
Certified Nursing Assistant
Affiliations
American Red Cross MSU Chapter
National Marrow Donor Program MSU Chapter
Ronald Mcdonald House
Meals On Wheels
Thread Baltimore
Moveable Feast
NURSING MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
Society of Pediatic Nurses
Timeline
Nurse Extern Cardiovascular Step Down
Medstar Union Memorial
12.2025 - 05.2026
Student Nurse Assistant Float Pool
Medstar Union Memorial
06.2025 - 12.2025
BSN - Nursing
Morgan State University