Garva Barnes
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Dynamic, experienced Registered Nurse with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) and educator dedicated to evidence-based practice seeking a leadership position in health and wellness to leverage over 30 years of healthcare experience, management and expertise in education, research, clinical practice, leadership acumen, holistic wellness and compassionate care. Highly passionate and dedicated to delivering culturally competent care while partnering with clients from diverse backgrounds to educate and facilitate their health and wellness journey and promote the use of alternative health and wellness modalities to assist clients in achieving their individual goals and feel their best; thereby, increasing the client’s ability to reach goals and experience more life enjoyment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor of Nursing, Clinical Educator
Rose State College
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Professional Nursing Concepts IV Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing [Critical Care], Concepts for Professional Issues and Transition to Practice, Transition for Career Ladder, Assistant Coordinator, Campus Course and online Course, Critical Care, Leadership, and Pediatric Clinical Instructor, RN Readiness Instructor, Math/Dosage Calculation Instructor
- Directly cared for patients at least 16 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
Owner
Vita Health Wellness Med Spa
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Maintained safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs, and PIC lines.
Graduate Assistant
Rose State College
08.2017 - 05.2018
Nurse Educator
Oklahoma State University
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Advanced-Medical Surgical, Critical Care, Pediatrics
- Directly cared for patients at least 40 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
- Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
- Established supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing students.
- Increased collaboration among nursing staff, clinical educator and students promoting shared decision-making and improved patient outcomes through targeted educational initiatives.
- Assessed educational needs of students and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures.
- Improved patient safety by designing and conducting simulation exercises that strengthened students'' critical thinking skills.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs, making necessary adjustments to optimize learning outcomes.
Independent Contractor, Nurse Navigator
Self-Employed
12.1998 - 08.2016
- Nurse Navigator, Care Coordinator, Home Health Care and Hospice Care Nurse
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality care on time and within budget constraints.
- Identified new business opportunities through networking events, online platforms, or word-of-mouth referrals.
- Improved overall project quality by reviewing work diligently before submission to client for approval.
- Conducted thorough research to stay updated on industry trends and best practices, providing informed recommendations to clients.
- Managed day-to-day operations of consulting business, which required such tasks as collaborating with multi-disciplinary team and coordination of schedules to accommodate client constraints of multiple specialty appointments and multi-disciplinary team availability.
- Researched and identified innovative solutions to acquire resources and meet customer needs.
- Coordinated appropriate and efficient delivery of healthcare services to promote optimal outcomes by assessing and matching unmet needs with referrals and support services.
- Served as liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Scheduled appointments, educational meetings, and follow-ups for patients and family members.
- Built partnerships with local agencies and groups to assist with patient care, support or educational needs.
- Facilitated timely access to care by coordinating appointments, tests, and procedures for patients across various healthcare systems.
- Provided information about health system navigation, patient rights, and health information privacy.
- Provided ongoing assessment of patients'' needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by proactively identifying high-risk patients and implementing targeted interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes through comprehensive education on treatment plans and medications.
- Synchronized care with multidisciplinary team to promote timely follow-up of treatment and supportive care recommendations.
- Supported patients during transitions between healthcare settings by providing information, resources, and emotional support.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing personalized care and addressing individual needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and support services.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nurse navigation and clinical expertise areas.
- Participated in multidisciplinary case conferences, providing valuable input on patient care plans based on nursing expertise.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences in treatment decisions, ensuring their voices were heard throughout process
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations
Nurse Specialist
Integris Hospital
12.1988 - 12.1998
- Weekend Care Coordinator, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse, Charge Nurse, Staffing, Patient flow, Collaboration with ICU, ER, OR, and Bed assignment, Transplant Heart, Lung, Liver, including split liver, and Kidney recovery and stabilization
- Recovery of open-heart bypass and valve replacement clients including weaning from mechanical ventilator prior to transfer to ICU
- Pleural chest tubes and mediastinal chest tubes High acuity trauma Responsible for Operating Room call and response to run LVAD, IABP, Rapid Infusion System
- Set up Mechanical Ventilator for PACU patients requiring Mechanical Ventilation including evaluation of client readiness and criteria for administering of anesthetic reversal agents and evaluation for mechanical ventilation weaning and extubating of general and ICU clients
- Coordination of client transfer to Intensive Care Units Hemodynamic Monitoring including Swan Ganz Catheter, Arterial line, and CVP Monitoring
- Streamlined workflow for nursing team by optimizing scheduling and delegation of tasks.
- Supported families during critical illness, providing emotional support and resources to help them navigate difficult decisions.
- Promoted culture of safety within unit, consistently adhering to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards promptly.
- Developed strong relationships with physicians, ensuring clear communication regarding patient needs and treatment plans for optimal outcomes.
- Provided specialized wound care management, reducing complications such as infection or delayed healing timeframes.
- Managed complex ventilation settings and titrated vasoactive medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based critical care nursing practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care delivery and treatment planning.
- Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
- Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Initiated appropriate emergency interventions when necessary to stabilize deteriorating conditions or support failing organ systems in critically ill patients.
- Demonstrated sound clinical judgment when making decisions about patient interventions under rapidly changing circumstances.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting with staff scheduling, training, and clinical resource management.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions, intubations, and chest tube placements to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through effective communication strategies during times of stress or uncertainty.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Ensured high-quality care for critically ill patients by maintaining current knowledge on critical care advancements and best practices.
- Mentored new nurses in critical care skills, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Earned recognition as a top performer consistently exceeding targets throughout my tenure as a specialist in the field.
Education
Registered Nurse -
Arizona Multi-state 302910
01.2024
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Oklahoma City University
01.2021
Certified IV and IV Nutrition Therapies -
Empire Medical Training
01.2020
Laser Certification Facial and Body Rejuvenation and Sexual Health -
Alma Lasers
01.2020
Certified Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) -
Empire Medical Training
01.2019
Certified Medical Weight Loss -
Empire Medical Training
01.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Oklahoma City University
01.2016
Registered Nurse -
Oklahoma Multi-State R0049732
01.1989
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) -
Current
01.1989
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) -
Current
01.1989
Basic Life Support (BLS) -
Current
01.1989
Associate in Applied Science -
Nursing, Oklahoma State University
01.1988
Skills
- Strong Oral and Written Communicator
- Clinical Expertise
- Policy, Procedures and Curriculum Development
- Team Collaboration
- Goal Setting and Systematic and Ongoing Progress
- Evaluation and Modification as Appropriate
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Instruction of Invasive Procedures
- Advanced Research
- Implementation of Evidence Based Practice (EBP)
- Advanced Assessment Skills and Strong Clinical Judgement
- Computer and EMR Proficient Including MS Office Suite
- Assessment, Design and Evaluation of Adult Learning
- Advanced Pharmacology Knowledge
- Intravenous (IV) Therapy Intramuscular (IM) Administration
- Good Listener, Build Rapport and Trust Easily
- Crisis Intervention and Raid Response Management
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Clinical expertise
- Mentoring students
- Teaching strategies
- Online Teaching
- Clinical Supervision
- Healthcare Policy
- Ethics in Nursing
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Development
- Continuing education
- Supervising students
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- American Nurses Association Oklahoma Nurses Association
- Arizona Nurses Association
Locations
Phoenix, Arizona
Publications
- Early Identification of HPV Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer in Primary Care
- Clinical Research Proposal and Clinical Project Developed and Implement a Screening/Risk Factor Tool for HPV + Oropharyngeal Cancer
Timeline
Owner
Vita Health Wellness Med Spa
01.2019 - 06.2021
Professor of Nursing, Clinical Educator
Rose State College
08.2018 - 02.2022
Graduate Assistant
Rose State College
08.2017 - 05.2018
Nurse Educator
Oklahoma State University
01.2017 - 05.2018
Independent Contractor, Nurse Navigator
Self-Employed
12.1998 - 08.2016
Nurse Specialist
Integris Hospital
12.1988 - 12.1998
Registered Nurse -
Arizona Multi-state 302910
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Oklahoma City University
Certified IV and IV Nutrition Therapies -
Empire Medical Training
Laser Certification Facial and Body Rejuvenation and Sexual Health -
Alma Lasers
Certified Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) -
Empire Medical Training
Certified Medical Weight Loss -
Empire Medical Training
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Oklahoma City University
Registered Nurse -
Oklahoma Multi-State R0049732
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) -
Current
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) -
Current
Basic Life Support (BLS) -
Current
Associate in Applied Science -
Nursing, Oklahoma State University
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