Iliana Garcia, RN
Mission,TX
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for advancing in the nursing field. Excited to collaborate with a team and apply expertise to contribute to a facility in a nursing capacity. Known for compassion, patient-focus, and reliability, with a proven ability to adapt quickly to new procedures. Thrives in a team environment, effectively working towards common goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Valley Baptist Health Systems-ER
10.2023 - Current
- Provide immediate care to patients arriving at the emergency department with urgent medical and psychiatric needs.
- Collaborated with ER physicians and staff to coordinate urgent care.
- Analyze patient care necessities and offer professional support to individuals of diverse age ranges.
- Prioritized medical procedures according to patient needs.
- Executed detailed patient assessments and aided in urgent care.
- Engaged with families to refine care strategies and achieve better health outcomes.
- Currently full-time
Med Nurse (LVN)
U.S. Renal Care
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked as a Med Nurse (LVN) in the dialysis clinic.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medication and IV therapies.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Access catheter for treatment and perform catheter care using aseptic technique.
LVN
DHR Heart Institute
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Nursing assessments, vitals, EKGs, medication changes, patient education as well as performing Stress tests in the office.
- Monitor EKG changes, blood pressure changes, HR, and other side effects during stress tests.
- Provide the Cardiologist with proper documentation.
- Obtain prior authorizations for cardiac procedures ordered by the physician.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
U.S. Renal Care
01.2016 - 02.2019
- Collect pre-and post-treatment vital signs. Accurately preparing dialysis machines according to dialysis prescription orders.
- Mix acid and bicarb solutions for treatment.
- Access AV fistulas and grafts using the aseptic technique.
- Follow safety and infection control policies.
- Assist charge nurse in calculating fluid removal needs during dialysis treatment.
- Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatment.
Phlebotomist
PLS Laboratory Services
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Obtain blood samples for medical testing by performing venipuncture or capillary puncture on all age groups.
- Follow infection control and safety procedures.
- Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood samples.
- Worked collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers, and patient support departments to ensure a high quality of services.
Education
Registered Nurse - undefined
Rio Grande Valley College
09.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Rio Grande Valley College
02.2020
Certified Hemodialysis Technician - undefined
South Texas College
01.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Rio Grande City High School
05.2011
Skills
- Bilingual
- Identification of cardiac rhythms
- Competent with Level 1 rapid transfusions in emergencies
- Competent in IV insertions/ Ultrasound guided IVs
- Rapid stroke identification and care
- Triage emergencies
- Iv drips, assist physician with moderate sedation and other procedure performed in the ER
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Valley Baptist Health Systems-ER
10.2023 - Current
Med Nurse (LVN)
U.S. Renal Care
05.2020 - 06.2021
LVN
DHR Heart Institute
03.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
U.S. Renal Care
01.2016 - 02.2019
Phlebotomist
PLS Laboratory Services
01.2014 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse - undefined
Rio Grande Valley College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Rio Grande Valley College
Certified Hemodialysis Technician - undefined
South Texas College
High School Diploma - undefined
Rio Grande City High School