Joanna Garcia
Parrish,FL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN NURSE
ADMINISTRACION DE SERVICIOS MEDICOS
03.1997 - 12.2019
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
- Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
LPN NURSES
C.E.M. COLLEGE
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO05.1993
Skills
- CPR/AED
- Medical Documentation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Patient Observation
- Patient support
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Mental Health Support
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Emergency Response
- End of life care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Geriatric Care
- Quality Assessments
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient triaging
- EMR / EHR
- Documenting intake
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Medical examination
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Wound Care
- Patient Intake
- Vital signs
- Needs Assessment
Languages
Spanish
English
Full Professional
Timeline
LPN NURSE
ADMINISTRACION DE SERVICIOS MEDICOS
03.1997 - 12.2019
LPN NURSES
C.E.M. COLLEGE
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