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JULISSA GARCIA

JULISSA GARCIA

Lake in the Hills,IL

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive long-term care experience. Provides individualized nursing care within a safe environment, emphasizing effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in hospice care, enhancing quality of life for residents and families through thorough assessments and timely interventions.

Overview

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1
Language
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Apostolic Highland Oaks
Elgin, IL
05.2023 - Current
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care to residents in long-term care setting, ensuring safety, comfort, and individualized needs were met.
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and established standards of care.
  • Assess residents, monitor vital signs and changes in condition, and communicate significant findings promptly to the healthcare team.
  • Provide wound care, gastrointestinal tube feedings, work with PICC and midlines, IV medications.
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and contribute to continuity of care.
  • Trained and mentored newly hired RNs on clinical best practices and facility policies, fostering adherence to standards of care.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Apostolic Highland Oaks
Elgin, IL
05.2016 - 03.2023
  • Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes in resident conditions to nursing staff.
  • Coordinated with nurses and interdisciplinary care teams to meet individualized resident needs.
  • Delivered compassionate hands-on care to residents, promoting dignity and comfort.
  • Supported residents with daily living activities, ensuring safety and fostering independence.

Lab Technician – Nursing Program

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
10.2019 - 05.2022
  • Developed simulation scenarios and prepared props and equipment to enhance hands-on learning experiences for nursing students.
  • Managed nursing program laboratory simulation equipment and daily operations to ensure readiness for instructional activities.
  • Organized equipment and stocked materials for simulation labs, facilitating effective instructional activities.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
05-2022

Associate of Arts -

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Hospice care experience
  • Dementia strategies
  • Effective time management
  • Workload flexibility
  • Critical analysis skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient and family support

Personal Information

Title: REGISTERED NURSE

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Apostolic Highland Oaks
05.2023 - Current

Lab Technician – Nursing Program

Elgin Community College
10.2019 - 05.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Apostolic Highland Oaks
05.2016 - 03.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing

Elgin Community College

Associate of Arts -

Elgin Community College
JULISSA GARCIA