Katherine Garcia
Miami
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience on a Medical-Surgical Trauma and Burns unit, having successfully completed a new graduate residency program. Strong clinical foundation in caring for high-acuity trauma and burn patients, with skills in comprehensive assessment, medication administration, hemodynamic monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Clinical training includes rotations at Jackson Memorial Hospital and HCA across medical-surgical, labor and delivery, NICU, mother-baby, pediatrics, and cardiac/telemetry. Recognized with a Daisy award for exceptional patient-centered care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Trauma & Burns Registered Nurse
HCA
Miami
04.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and heparin drips; administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions, and treatments per physician orders.
- Assisted in complex wound care management and dressing changes following hospital protocols.Conducted comprehensive assessments with accurate documentation of patient conditions.
- Responded rapidly to patient needs, employing critical thinking in emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to formulate effective patient-centered care plans.
- Educated patients and families about post-operative care and health management strategies.
- Administered medications while observing patient responses in medical-surgical unit.
- Implemented strict infection control measures to enhance safety across units.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Student Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered support with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene daily to 5+ terminally ill patients
- Provided support to family members and caregivers while monitoring patients' conditions and reporting any changes in patient status to the registered nurse
- Obtained and recorded vital signs and weight documentation regularly
- Administered prescribed oral medications and injections under the supervision of a registered nurse
- Arranged medical equipment and administered medical procedures while maintaining high-level patient care
Floral shop manager
LaVilaFloral LLC
01.2021 - 01.2024
- I handle multiple orders, deliveries, and customer requests by staying organized and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
- I ensure that every order is accurate and timely while maintaining excellent communication with customers to meet the expectations.
- I specialized in sales, assisting customers with placing orders, and marketing on social media platforms.
- I designed the website, created the business cards, and managed all customer service inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Benjamin Leon School of Nursing
Miami, FL12-2025
Associate of Science -
Benjamin Leon School of Nursing
Miami, FL12-2025
High School Diploma -
John A. Ferguson Senior High School
Miami12-2024
Skills
- Patient assessment and care
- Medication administration
- Wound management
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Discharge planning
- Critical thinking
- Mentoring RNs
- EKG interpretation
- Oxygen therapy
- Blood transfusion
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Tracheostomy care
- Catheter management
- Pre- and post-operative care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Diabetes management
Certification
- AHA BLS Provider
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- WBHI/ The Women's Breast and Heart Initiative
- StarRN Residency
- Best StarRN 2025
- Daisy Award
- ABLS
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- WBHI/ The Women's Breast and Heart Initiative
- StarRN Residency
- Best StarRN 2025
- Daisy Award
- ABLS
Timeline
Medical Surgical Trauma & Burns Registered Nurse
HCA
04.2025 - Current
Student Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Floral shop manager
LaVilaFloral LLC
01.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science -
Benjamin Leon School of Nursing
Associate of Science -
Benjamin Leon School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
John A. Ferguson Senior High School