GRICELDA GARCIA
St. Joseph Medical Center
Cypress,TX
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Language
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Certification
29
years of professional experience
Compassionate Occupational Health Professional experienced in client advocacy, care planning, and resource coordination. Enhanced workplace safety and health standards through health assessments and preventative care measures. Delivered impactful results by implementing health programs and conducting thorough risk assessments in alignment with regulatory compliance.
Work History
Occupational Health Nurse
2 Years 4 Months- Conducted comprehensive health screenings and medical evaluations for new employees, maintaining compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. Identified potential workplace health risks, provided health education, and promoted wellness initiatives to enhance employee well-being. Maintains accurate health records, manages vaccination programs, and collaborates with HR and management on employee health policies. Responds to workplace injuries, provides immediate care, and conducts follow-up assessments for employees returning to work.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments for employees to identify potential occupational hazards.
- Developed and implemented health promotion programs to enhance employee well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to manage workplace injury cases effectively.
Certified Dialysis Nurse
2 Months- Certified Dialysis Nurse at DaVita, providing compassionate care to patients with kidney disease. Administers dialysis treatments monitors patient progress and ensures adherence to treatment plans. Skilled inpatient education, managing complications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize outcomes. Obtained certification during employment.
- Provided comprehensive patient care during dialysis treatments, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient responses to dialysis therapy consistently.
- Educated patients on renal health, treatment options, and self-care practices effectively.
ADON/Assisted Living Director/Case Manager
2 Years 8 Months- Managed Assisted Living employees and resident care. Liaised with insurance companies regarding treatment and care needs for skilled residents. Compiled weekly updates on residents’ progress or challenges in self-care capabilities. Completed prior authorization requests.
ER LVN/ Monitor Technician, Telemetry Unit
13 Years 7 Months- Delivered exceptional patient care in high-volume emergency room, managing acute and chronic conditions effectively. skilled in triage, prioritizing patient needs, and providing Critical Care interventions. demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, paramedics, and ancillary staff, to optimize patient outcomes. adapt and utilize electronic health records and maintain accurate documentation under pressure.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments in compliance with healthcare protocols.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and medical histories.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and effective communication among staff.
CNA/Monitor Technician
10 Years- Assistant (CNA), Monitor Technician, and Phlebotomist. Delivered direct patient care, assisted with daily activities, monitored vital signs, and performed blood draws to support patient health. Specialized in cardiac monitoring, interpreting heart rhythms, and alerting medical staff to irregularities. Maintained patient safety, ensured accurate specimen collection, and adhered to health protocols to uphold quality of care.
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency and patient support.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing team for timely interventions.
Education
Associate’s Degree - Science/Liberal Arts
Vocational Nursing License - Practical Nursing
Skills
Vital signs collection
Experience in monitoring cardiac monitors for changes and alarms
Immunization administration
Strong ability to review and document patient charts
record experimental symptoms
reactions
and changes in patients' conditions
Patient chart documentation
Efficient in maintaining accurate documentation regarding the patients' status
Detail-oriented and proficient in transcribing specialists’ orders
Transcribing specialist orders
Occupational health standards
Clinical judgment
Excellent communication and observation skills
Risk assessment
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved work injuries which led to safe environments.
- Supervised team of 2 staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
ACLS, BLS, CPR Instructor, Assisted Living Management Certification, IV Therapy, COAP Certification, Respiratory Competencies
AWARDS
ER LVN Practice and Excellence Award
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
Certified Dialysis Nurse
DaVita Dialysis
01.2024 - 03.2024Read More
ADON/Assisted Living Director/Case Manager
North Houston Transitional Care
02.2021 - 10.2023Read More
ER LVN/ Monitor Technician, Telemetry Unit
Southwest General Hospital
05.2008 - 12.2021Read More
CNA/Monitor Technician
Bay Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2008Read More
Alamo Colleges
Vocational Nursing License from Practical Nursing
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Alamo Colleges
Associate’s Degree from Science/Liberal Arts
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