Jeremy Garcia
Cameron Park,CA
Summary
Accomplished nursing student with a compassionate nature, personal care expertise and a track record of upholding the highest level of patient satisfaction. Looking to implement skills in a dynamic clinical setting. Skilled at working independently and also collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team. Positive and upbeat with strong relationship-building abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care LVN Supervisor/Medication Float
Western Slope Health Care
Placerville, California
06.2021 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed Wound Care progress in conjunction with IDT, and updated care weekly dependent on patient outcomes
Practical Nursing Specialist
U.S. Army Reserve
Sacramento, CA
06.2018 - Current
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Observed patient care outcomes, including patient feedback, to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
LVN Charge Nurse
Gold Country Skilled Nursing
Placerville, CA
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Delivered oral medications and intramuscular injections to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Personal Care Giver
In Home Supportive Services
Placerville, CA
03.2015 - 06.2018
- 30hrs/week
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Care Giver / Medication Administration
Sunshine Manor
Placerville, CA
10.2017 - 01.2018
- 24hrs/week
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
Food Server / Busser
Red Hawk Casino
Shingle Springs, CA
08.2013 - 09.2014
- 30hrs/week
- Organized and replenished supplies at food stations to optimize team performance
- Conferred with cooks to produce accurate orders, verifying accuracy prior to delivery
- Completed efficient table resets by wiping down surfaces and refilling condiments
- Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers
Education
LPN License - Nursing
Army Practical Nurse Program
San Antonio, TX & Walter Reed Bethesda, MD03.2020
Associate of Arts - Math And Science
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA05.2016
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA05.2017
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA05.2017
High School Diploma -
Ponderosa High School
Shingle Springs, CA05.2011
Skills
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Multitasking
- Effective time management
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Case management
- Positive attitude
- Dedicated team player
- Preventative health
- Essentris knowledge
- Matrix knowledge
- Strong clinical judgment
- Responding to emergencies
- Direct patient care
Certification
SWOC
Basic Life Support
HIPAA and Privacy Act
Timeline
Wound Care LVN Supervisor/Medication Float
Western Slope Health Care
06.2021 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Gold Country Skilled Nursing
04.2020 - 06.2021
Practical Nursing Specialist
U.S. Army Reserve
06.2018 - Current
Care Giver / Medication Administration
Sunshine Manor
10.2017 - 01.2018
Personal Care Giver
In Home Supportive Services
03.2015 - 06.2018
Food Server / Busser
Red Hawk Casino
08.2013 - 09.2014
LPN License - Nursing
Army Practical Nurse Program
Associate of Arts - Math And Science
Folsom Lake College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Folsom Lake College
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
Folsom Lake College
High School Diploma -
Ponderosa High School
SWOC
Basic Life Support
HIPAA and Privacy Act
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