Felicia Garcia
Uvalde,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Pearsal Nursing and Rehabilitation
Uvalde, Texas
01.2022 - Current
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Managed resources effectively by ensuring that supplies were ordered on time.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, hospital personnel, and other health professionals involved in a patient's care.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LVN Charge Nurse
Uvalde Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Uvalde , Texas
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Managed resources effectively by ensuring that supplies were ordered on time.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided.
Shift Coordinator
Applesbees
Uvalde , Texas
12.2004 - 06.2020
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
- Evaluated and improved team and individual performance.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Managed payroll activities including tracking timecards, processing payments.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Coached team members to increase productivity and reduce workplace accidents.
- Created weekly reports detailing operational performance metrics.
- Analyzed data trends related to employee productivity and efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across multiple departments in order to complete projects quickly and efficiently.
- Provided shift coverage for employees, ensuring adequate staffing levels.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX06-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX09-2020
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, TX05-2019
High School Diploma -
Uvalde High School
Uvalde, TX05-2004
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Quality care auditing
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare regulations
- Delegation
- Nursing department oversight
- Transfer management
- Patient care coordination
- Wound care management
- Patient assessments
- Medical records management
- Admissions coordination
- Resident care
- Infection control protocols
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation accuracy
- Quality improvement
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Pearsal Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2022 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Uvalde Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
09.2020 - 01.2022
Shift Coordinator
Applesbees
12.2004 - 06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Southwest Texas Junior College
High School Diploma -
Uvalde High School