Dominique Garcia
Plano,TX
Summary
Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance and personalized care to all patients during each shift. Considered hardworking, team oriented, and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in multiple different unit settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Travel Nurse
Flexcare Medical Staffing
Roseville, CA
06.2017 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Union Hospital
Terre Haute, IN
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Med Surg/Telemetry, Patient Ratio 1:6
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance safety within healthcare facilities during assignments.
Travel Registered Nurse
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
Evansville, IN
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Float Pool/Med Surg, Patient Ratio 1:7
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals across multiple departments.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards during patient care.
Travel Registered Nurse
Unity Point Finley Hospital
Dubuque, IA
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Med Surg/Telemetry/Stroke, Patient Ratio 1:5
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to streamline stroke treatment processes.
- Monitored compliance with national stroke guidelines and reported findings to leadership.
Travel Registered Nurse
Unity Point Health Methodist
Des Moines, IA
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Trauma/Neuro, Patient Ratio 1:5
- Implemented evidence-based practices to reduce complications in trauma patient recovery.
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
- Supported the ongoing professional growth of fellow trauma nurses by sharing clinical experiences, offering constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative learning environment within the department.
Travel Registered Nurse
UCHealth Parkview
Pueblo, CO
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Med Surg/Telemetry, Patient Ratio 1:6
- Prevented complications from chronic conditions with proactive monitoring of vital signs and timely medication administration per physician orders.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult moments, offering a comforting presence while navigating challenging circumstances together as a team member invested in improving outcomes of situations faced on the job.
Travel Registered Nurse
Logan Health
Kalispell, MT
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Med Surg/Telemetry/Stroke Unit, Patient Ratio 1:5
- Reduced medication errors by implementing double-check system with fellow nursing staff, enhancing patient safety.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients in high-stress environments, leading to notable increases in patient satisfaction and recovery rates.
Travel Registered Nurse
Lovelace Medical Center
Albuquerque, NM
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Med Surg/Telemetry, Patient Ratio 1:6
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress in electronic health records.
- Delivered patient care in diverse clinical settings, adapting quickly to varying environments and needs.
Seasonal Worker
Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
Clearwater, FL
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Ortho/Neuro/Med Surg, Patient Ratio 1:5
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
Travel Registered Nurse
Moses H. Cone Hospital
Greensboro, NC
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Trauma/Med Surg, Patient Ratio 1:5
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress in electronic health records.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance safety within healthcare facilities during assignments.
- Evaluated patient responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as necessary to ensure quality outcomes.
Travel Registered Nurse
Bayfront St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Med Surg/Float, Patient Ratio 1:6
- Delivered patient care in diverse clinical settings, adapting quickly to varying environments and needs.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Engaged with diverse teams to optimize patient outcomes by fostering effective communication practices.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care plans for improved recovery.
Travel Registered Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Memphis, TN
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Med Surg/Oncology patient ratio 6:1
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Travel Registered Nurse
TriStar Centennial
Nashville, TN
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Med Surg unit, patient ratio 5:1
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Travel Registered Nurse
Bayfront Health
St Petersburg, FL
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Acute Rehab unit, patient ratio 6:1
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Travel Registered Nurse
Blake Medical Center
Bradenton, FL
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Med Surg/Oncology unit, patient ratio 6:1
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Paris Junior College
Paris, TX05-2015
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- ACLS Certification
- Basic Life support Certification
- NIH Certification
- Wound care
- Collecting vitals
- Tracheostomy Care
- Knowledge of heparin, and cardiac drips
- Patient assessments
- Infection control measures
- Lab result interpretation
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Union Hospital
01.2026 - 05.2026
Travel Registered Nurse
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
Travel Registered Nurse
Unity Point Finley Hospital
06.2025 - 09.2025
Travel Registered Nurse
Unity Point Health Methodist
10.2024 - 05.2025
Travel Registered Nurse
UCHealth Parkview
04.2024 - 10.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Logan Health
10.2023 - 04.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Lovelace Medical Center
12.2022 - 03.2023
Seasonal Worker
Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
06.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Moses H. Cone Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Bayfront St. Petersburg
07.2020 - 09.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
10.2019 - 05.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
TriStar Centennial
07.2019 - 10.2019
Travel Registered Nurse
Bayfront Health
04.2019 - 07.2019
Travel Registered Nurse
Blake Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2019
RN Travel Nurse
Flexcare Medical Staffing
06.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Paris Junior College
Daisy Award
I have been honored to receive two DAISY Awards in recognition of my commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. These awards reflect consistent dedication to compassion, attention to detail, and going above and beyond to support patients and their families during critical moments.