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Jennifer Garcia

Fontana,CA

Summary

Dedicated nursing professional with over 18 years of experience delivering exceptional care to adult and pediatric patients. Experienced with managing nursing teams and overseeing patient care. Utilizes leadership and clinical expertise to ensure efficient and effective healthcare delivery. Track record of maintaining high standards in patient safety and quality care.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse, Perioperative Services

Kaiser Permanente
Fontana, CA
03.2017 - Current
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary team communications to facilitate efficient post-anesthesia care unit operations.
  • Supervised adult and pediatric patient recovery processes, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and clinical standards.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
  • Charge RN position as of October 2022, previous Staff RN since 2017.

Clinical Nurse C, Perioperative Services

Loma Linda Children's Hospital
Loma Linda, CA
05.2013 - 02.2019

-Safely recover all stable and critical pediatric patients from anesthesia

-Prepare and assess pediatric patients before going to the Operating room or any procedure under anesthesia.

-Educate patients and family members on post anesthesia care, including post-op instructions.

Nurse Clinician- Peds Hematology/Oncology Clinic

Loma Linda Children's Hospital
San Bernardino, CA
09.2010 - 05.2013
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare members and participate in team conferences to coordinate treatment plan.
  • Coordinate all outpatient care, including chemotherapy, scans, and procedures for all patients assigned to my doctor.

Clinical Nurse C- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Loma Linda Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
03.2007 - 09.2010

-Provide safe and effective care to pediatric patients with different blood and cancer disorders in acute and intensive settings.
-Identify changes in patient's status; respond as a team in emergency situations.

-Present myself as a responsible and caring nurse. Follow unit and hospital policies and procedures within my scope of nursing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Loma Linda University- School Of Nursing
Loma Linda
5 2007

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
04-2024

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Intake and discharge for surgical services
  • Proficient in discharge planning
  • Patient education for pre/post surgical procedures
  • Calm and composed
  • Fluent in Spanish

Certification

Registered Nurse in California, License number 697951 exp.08/22

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Exp. 10/22

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Exp. 10/22
BLS Provider, Exp. 10/22

Timeline

Charge Nurse, Perioperative Services

Kaiser Permanente
03.2017 - Current

Clinical Nurse C, Perioperative Services

Loma Linda Children's Hospital
05.2013 - 02.2019

Nurse Clinician- Peds Hematology/Oncology Clinic

Loma Linda Children's Hospital
09.2010 - 05.2013

Clinical Nurse C- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Loma Linda Medical Center
03.2007 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Loma Linda University- School Of Nursing

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management

Capella University