Jose Garza
32834 San Carlos Road Los Fresnos,TX
Summary
Competent and dedicated registered nurse at Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen in the intensive care unit. Committed employee with a compassionate, empathetic and positive attitude in nursing care. Dependable nurse to others in the unit with exceptional teamwork skills and collaborative communication in the interdisciplinary team. Enthusiastic nurse with a desire to teach and pass along knowledge to other nurses in the unit to assist in their own professional growth. Patient advocate promoting patient satisfaction through competent nursing skills and education provided at the bedside.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU, SICU, CCU
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
05.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Stroke
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed patients and managed patient care at the step-down acuity level.
- Managed various infusions and supplemental oxygen therapy in the PCU.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Student Nurse Technician
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Participated in educational opportunities to continually improve nursing knowledge and enhance the quality of patient care provided.
- Shadowed registered nurses in the hospital during nursing school to be exposed to the field of nursing before graduating with a BSN.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2021
High School Diploma -
South Texas Academy For Medical Professions
Olmito, TX06.2016
Skills
- Open Heart (CABG) Recovery
- Impella and IABP management
- ICU preceptor for new hires and new graduates
- Charge Nurse CVICU/SICU
- Free Charge Valley Baptist Harlingen ICU (4 units)
- Infusion management/titration (sedation, vasoactive, inotropic)
- CRRT
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
- CCRN
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU, SICU, CCU
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Stroke
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
07.2021 - 04.2022
Student Nurse Technician
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
05.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
High School Diploma -
South Texas Academy For Medical Professions
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
- CCRN
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