Jennifer Ocana Garcia
Miami,FL
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Respiratory PCU
Baptist Health Hospital
Miami, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Nurse Intern
Baptist Health
Miami, FL
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
FORT WORTH, Texas
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions for filling, including counting tablets and labeling bottles.
- Verified accuracy of patient information on prescription orders.
- Maintained pharmacy inventory by restocking shelves with medications and supplies.
- Processed third-party insurance claims for reimbursement of pharmaceuticals.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, answering phones.
- Maintained records of controlled substances dispensed according to state regulations.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
FORT WORTH, Texas
03.2013 - 11.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX05.2021
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX05.2016
Skills
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infectious Disease Control
- Patient Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Ventilator Care
- Collecting Vitals
- Family and Patient Support
- Patient Monitoring
- IV Drug Therapy Management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- I graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors from FIU AO BSN program.
- Dean list student for high academic achievements throughout nursing school (3.93 Academic GPA).
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing since October 2022
- Scholarship recipient at Texas Wesleyan University and Florida International University.
- Member of Beta Beta Beta - TriBeta - Biology Honor Society since 2020
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa: International College Honor Society since2015
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Respiratory PCU
Baptist Health Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Nurse Intern
Baptist Health
11.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
11.2016 - 10.2017
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
03.2013 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas Wesleyan University
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College District