Dulce Garcia
Mercedes
Summary
Highly experienced nursing professional with exceptional leadership skills, clinical knowledge and sound judgment developed over extensive career. Skillfully staff teams, organize charts, and oversee day-to-day care by leveraging strong decision-making and multitasking abilities. History of building team cohesion and long-term success to maximize quality and cost-effectiveness of care.
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8050
8050
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN DFPS Pediatrics
Favorite Staffing
San Antonio
07.2024 - Current
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Palms Behavioral Health
Harlingen
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Provided guidance and direction to staff members in order to maintain high quality of care standards.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings with other healthcare professionals such as physicians and therapists.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy of information entered by nursing staff members prior to physician review.
- Performed daily rounds to evaluate patient condition, provide feedback on performance, and address any issues or concerns.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members through effective communication techniques.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Monitored staffing levels throughout shifts and made adjustments based on patient acuity levels.
- Facilitated a safe working environment by addressing potential hazards promptly before they became an issue.
- Responded quickly during emergency situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Initiated incident reports when a deviation from standard protocol occurred involving patients or staff members.
- Supervised the administration of medications according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LVN Charge Nurse
Nuestra Clinica del Valle
Mercedes
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of patient visits.
- Educated patients about disease prevention methods and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Assessed patients' physical condition through observation, interviews, tests, and review of medical histories.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Home Health LVN
Jojemar Home Health
Pharr
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Communicated with family members about medical issues or concerns related to the patient's care plan.
- Assessed patient's physical and emotional condition during home visits.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate.
- Maintained a safe environment within the home setting by recognizing potential hazards or risks.
- Reported any adverse reactions or significant changes in the patient's condition immediately to supervising Registered Nurse.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Instructed patients on proper medication administration techniques, diet, exercise, and other health related activities.
- Administered injections and intravenous therapies as prescribed by the physician.
- Organized medications for easy access when needed by the patient or caregiver.
- Performed wound care services including dressing changes and application of topical medications.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Medical Assistant
Witham Hospital
Lebanon
01.2010 - 07.2015
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 07.2022 - 10.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
RGV College
Pharr, TXLicense - LVN
South Texas College
Mcallen, TXCertificate - Medical Assisting
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen
Mcallen, TXHigh School Diploma -
Mercedes High School
Mercedes, TXSkills
- Quality Improvement
- HIPAA Compliance
- Staff Development
- Clinical Leadership
- Compassionate Care
- Care Planning
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Delegation and Motivation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Intake and discharge
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Aegis 2024
Languages
5
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
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Timeline
RN DFPS Pediatrics
Favorite Staffing
07.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
07.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Palms Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 05.2025
LVN Charge Nurse
Nuestra Clinica del Valle
10.2017 - 12.2018
Home Health LVN
Jojemar Home Health
06.2017 - 10.2017
Medical Assistant
Witham Hospital
01.2010 - 07.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
RGV College
License - LVN
South Texas College
Certificate - Medical Assisting
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen
High School Diploma -
Mercedes High School