Jennifer Garcia
Newark,NJ
Summary
Future Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with a forensics focus. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transfer Center - Clinical Coordinator RN
Hackensack UMC
06.2021 - Current
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance patient outcomes.
- Presented feedback on current and new procedures at monthly clinical meetings.
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Student
Omnicare Medical Group
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Completed clinical work in internal medicine and endocrinology under the preceptorship of Jacinto Ferrer, MSN AGNP-BC.
- Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention, and birth control methods.
- Conducted physical exams and health screenings.
- Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision making.
RN, Critical Care
Hackensack UMC
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Telemetry RN
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on med surg telemetry floor.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing With Forensics Focus
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinitas School of Nursing
Elizabeth, NJ2016
Skills
- Spanish and Portuguese speaking
- Organizational Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
AGNP certification - March 2024, pending
Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey - License number 26NR19144900
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification June 2023 to present
Cardiovascular life support (ACLS) March 2022 to present
Timeline
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Student
Omnicare Medical Group
09.2022 - 12.2023
Transfer Center - Clinical Coordinator RN
Hackensack UMC
06.2021 - Current
RN, Critical Care
Hackensack UMC
06.2019 - 06.2021
Telemetry RN
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
03.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Nursing With Forensics Focus
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Elizabeth
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinitas School of Nursing