Ira Dianne Garcia
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
Hardworking, Efficient and Compassionate Registered Nurse with 15+ years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering high quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Chart Review Department
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
New York, NY
02.2022 - Current
- Reviews patients healthcare information and medical records for accuracy and completeness, ensuring all documents are up to date and in compliance with regulations.
- Conducts chart reviews using established criteria to evaluate the appropriateness of services rendered.
- Collaborates with surgical and anesthesia team regarding concerning health issues or conditions to prevent an unsafe outcome.
- Adheres strictly to confidentiality rules when handling sensitive material from patient files.
- Proofreads documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
Clinical Nurse, 7th Floor Inpatient Unit
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
New York, NY
02.2007 - 02.2022
- Provided nursing services and assumed responsibility for the care and well-being of assigned patients specializing in transgender affirmation surgeries, breast cancer and breast reconstruction surgeries, eye, ear, nose and throat related procedures.
- Performed assigned tasks and educated the patients and caregivers to promote self-care within the patients' functional limitations.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Participated as an active member of the care team and collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Capitol Medical Center
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
05.2005 - 04.2006
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions for adult and geriatric patients.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 32-bed medical-surgical unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Philippine Rehabilitation Institute Foundation
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines2004
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) certification
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Tracheostomy care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Transgender Affirmation Surgery care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Chart Review Department
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
02.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse, 7th Floor Inpatient Unit
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
02.2007 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Capitol Medical Center
05.2005 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Philippine Rehabilitation Institute Foundation
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