Janet Garcia
Brooklyn
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience as a PACU Manager at Ainsworth Institute of Pain Management. Expert in postoperative management and regulatory compliance, ensuring patient safety and workflow efficiency. Proven ability to train staff and manage high-volume patient care, while excelling in IV therapy and phlebotomy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MA / PACU Manager
Ainsworth Institute of Pain Management
New York
08.2019 - Current
- Manage daily operations of the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), ensuring patient safety, workflow efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Assist physicians and nurse practitioners in the OR during pain management procedures using fluoroscopy (C-arm) and ultrasound guidance.
- Prepare patients pre-procedure and manage post-procedure recovery, including safe transfers from OR table to stretcher.
- Perform comprehensive patient intake: vitals, medical history, medications, IV infusions, and COVID-19 screenings.
- Maintain and audit all required logs including staff training, medications, OSHA, and AAAASF documentation.
- Coordinate and ensure successful completion of annual inspections and accreditation requirements.
- Oversee instrument sterilization, autoclave maintenance, spore testing, and annual servicing.
- Manage inventory reconciliation, ordering, and vendor coordination.
- Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training of PACU staff.
- Perform phlebotomy and IV insertion under physician supervision.
Medical Assistant
Brooklyn Premier Orthopedics
Brooklyn
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided clinical support in a high-volume orthopedic practice, assisting up to 100 patients per day.
- Obtained and monitored vital signs, updated medical histories, and documented patient data in EMR systems.
- Prepared patients for injections and procedures under fluoroscopy.
- Maintained strict infection control standards through daily cleaning and sanitization of equipment and exam rooms.
- Assisted physicians, physician assistants and surgeons, supporting clinic flow and patient satisfaction.
- Managed medication distribution and exam room stocking.
Head Medical Assistant
Performance Health NYC
New York
04.2013 - 01.2018
- Served as Lead Medical Assistant for a high-end sports medicine practice supporting professional athletes.
- Verified patient information and obtained detailed medical histories for selective clientele.
- Performed phlebotomy, EKGs, and preliminary physical assessments (BP, weight, temperature).
- Assisted sports physicians, performed IV therapy, and aided clinical procedures.
- Managed medical orders, inventory tracking, and supply replenishment.
- Performed administrative and clinical duties under the direction of healthcare supervisors.
- Performed phlebotomy and IV insertion under physician supervision.
Education
Associate of Science -
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York01.2019
GED -
School of Art
Brooklyn01.2010
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Institute of Health And Technology
Brooklyn, NY01.2009
Skills
- PACU & Postoperative Management
- Fluoroscopy (C-arm) and ultrasound assistance
- IV Therapy & Venipuncture
- Phlebotomy & EKG
- Patient Intake, Triage & Vitals
- Pain Management Procedures
- Sterilization & Infection Control
- OSHA & Regulatory Compliance
- Inventory & Supply Chain Management
- Staff Training & Onboarding
- EMR / EHR Documentation
- High-Volume Patient Care
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), 01/01/09
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED), 01/01/27
- Adult & Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED, 01/01/27
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training, 11/01/27
Languages
Spanish, Intermediate
Personal Information
- Title: Medical Assistant | PACU Manager
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
Timeline
MA / PACU Manager
Ainsworth Institute of Pain Management
08.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Brooklyn Premier Orthopedics
08.2018 - 06.2019
Head Medical Assistant
Performance Health NYC
04.2013 - 01.2018
Associate of Science -
Borough of Manhattan Community College
GED -
School of Art
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Institute of Health And Technology