Kathryn Garcia
Hamilton
Summary
- As a first-generation student, my education has never been just about a degree, it’s about changing the trajectory of my family. I had my first child in highschool, and was a single teen mom, which ultimately was a struggle at first, but with materity, experience and support I have been able to change our lives. I’ve maintained a 3.68 GPA and a 30 Wonderlic score not because it was easy, but because I’m showing my six children what’s possible. For over five years, I’ve balanced the complexities of professional IHSS caregiving with the demands of a large household, consistently earning President’s List honors. I am pursuing Keiser’s 16-month Fast Track program because I have the grit to handle the pressure and the heart to advocate for the smallest patients in the NICU. I’m not just looking for a career; I’m building a foundation of stability for my family and proving to my children that they belong in college, too.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized Caregiver
Private Specialized Caregiver
Blythe
01.2021 - Current
- Neonatal Support: Provided critical home-care monitoring for a post-NICU infant, managing strict feeding schedules and developmental safety protocols. (2008-2010)
- Autism Care: Manage daily therapeuticp goals and household operations for a high-functioning autistic adult.
- Lifelong Caregiving: Over 20 years of experience in child development and medically-vulnerable patient support.
IHSS Provider
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Provider
Blythe
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Delivered specialized care for elderly and autistic clients, ensuring safety and medication adherence.
- Managed complex behavioral routines for high-functioning individuals, implementing de-escalation strategies.
- Documented daily health progress and collaborated with families to maintain holistic care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing focus
Palo Verde College
Blythe, CASkills
- Patient Care & Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Effective Communication
- Compassion & Empathy
- Time management
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Care coordination
- neonatal care
- autism support
- behavioral intervention
- home safety protocols
- family collaboration
- health documentation
- therapeutic goal management
- emotional support
- Behavior redirection
- Housekeeping
- Special needs care
Accomplishments
- First-Generation College Student, On track to be the first in family to earn a Bachelor’s degree.
- First-Generation High School Graduate, Successfully navigated educational pathways independently.
- President’s List, Honored for academic excellence, Fall 2024
Healthcare And Caregiving Experience
- In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Provider, Blythe, CA, 01/20, 12/25, Delivered specialized care for elderly and autistic clients, ensuring safety and medication adherence., Managed complex behavioral routines for high-functioning individuals, implementing de-escalation strategies., Documented daily health progress and collaborated with families to maintain holistic care plans.
- Private Specialized Caregiver, Blythe, CA, 01/21, Present, Neonatal Support: Provided critical home-care monitoring for a post-NICU infant, managing strict feeding schedules and developmental safety protocols. (2010), Autism Care: Manage daily therapeutic goals and household operations for a high-functioning autistic adult., Lifelong Caregiving: Over 20 years of experience in child development and medically-vulnerable patient support.
Certifications And Clinical Training
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association (AHA)
- HIPAA Privacy & Confidentiality, Hondros College of Nursing, 04/26
- Bloodborne Pathogens & Exposure Control, Hondros College of Nursing, 04/26
- Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam, 30, Exceeds program requirements
Timeline
Specialized Caregiver
Private Specialized Caregiver
01.2021 - Current
IHSS Provider
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Provider
01.2020 - 01.2025
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing focus
Palo Verde College