Julia Garcia
McAllen,TX
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 6 years of patient care and advocacy within every units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals. Enthusiastic Register Nurse knowledgeable in health screenings and treating patients with any type of conditions. Well-trained professional with talents in pediatric/psych. Highly experienced in pediatrics.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Rio Grande State Center
Harlingen, TX
09.2021 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
PDN
Only Home Health
McAllen, TX
02.2016 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Supervisor CA
Hidalgo County WIC Department
Mission, TX
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
South Texas College
McAllen, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
McAllen, TX05.2019
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Instrument Sterilization
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Clear Patient Communication
- Equipment Sterilization
- Procedure Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Examination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Diet and Nutrition
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Decision Making
- Surgical Assistance
Certification
- LVN License - 6 years
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Rio Grande State Center
09.2021 - Current
Supervisor CA
Hidalgo County WIC Department
09.2020 - 09.2021
PDN
Only Home Health
02.2016 - Current
No Degree - Nursing
South Texas College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
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