EDWARD GARCIA
31911 Avenida La Gaviota, Cathedral City,CA
Summary
Bilingual new graduate Registered Nurse (Fall 2025, College of the Desert) with nine years of hospital experience as a Monitor Tech and Phlebotomy Technician. Skilled in telemetry, phlebotomy, and patient-centered care with a strong focus on safety, communication, and teamwork in acute care settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Monitor Tech / Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Eisenhower Health
09.2016 - Current
- Accurately interpret and document ECG rhythms; promptly report dysrthymias to RNs.
- Perform venipuncture and specimen collection in compliance with CPT standards.
- Assist nurses with admissions, procedures, and patient transport within ICU/CMU units.
- Maintained a 34 bed Intensive Care Unit flow through efficient communication, documentation, and supply readiness.
- Serve as bilingual liaison, enhancing comfort and understanding for Spanish-speaking patients.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate and detailed records of patient monitoring data.
- Promoted a positive work environment through active collaboration with peers, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals within the facility.
- Maintained updated knowledge on cardiac arrhythmias, contributing to better patient care and monitoring outcomes.
- Troubleshot monitor equipment issues, ensuring uninterrupted surveillance of patients'' heart activity.
- Assisted in the training of new Monitor Technicians, promoting a cohesive team environment and efficient workflow.
Patient Admitting Specialist
Eisenhower Health
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Register patients, verified insurance, scheduled appointments, and managed payments.
- Provided excellent customer service in high-volume outpatient and clinic settings.
- Managed approximately 55 phone calls per day from patient's
- Scheduled 25+ daily appointments using computerized calendars.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA12-2025
Associate Degree in Health Science - Health Sciences
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA12.2023
Skills
- Telemetry & ECG Interpretation
- Venipuncture techniques
- ICU/CMU support skills
- Clinical Prioritization & Time Management
- EPIC / Hyperspace / SpaceLabs EMR
- Team collaboration abilities
- Critical thinking
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Professionalism & Patient Advocacy
- Time management abilities
Certification
- BLS (AHA)
- California CPT License #00073952
- EKG Certificate
- RN Licensure Pending
Languages
Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Monitor Tech / Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Eisenhower Health
09.2016 - Current
Patient Admitting Specialist
Eisenhower Health
01.2015 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert
Associate Degree in Health Science - Health Sciences
College of The Desert