Kristina Garcia, BSN, RN
Haworth,OK
Summary
Registered Nurse with emergency department and travel nursing experience, bringing a strong foundation in patient assessment, clinical documentation, and care coordination. Experienced in applying clinical criteria, supporting medical necessity decisions, and ensuring compliance with evidence-based guidelines. Proven ability to review EMRs, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and support appropriate level-of-care determinations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Travel)
Howard Memorial Hospital
07.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine appropriate level of care and escalation needs.
- Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to support evidence-based treatment decisions.
- Ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation to support medical necessity and continuity of care.
- Coordinate interfacility transfers in accordance with clinical criteria and resource availability.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (PRN)
McCurtain Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - Current
- Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to diverse patient populations.
- Perform rapid triage and initiate appropriate interventions based on acuity.
- Support care coordination, discharge planning, and patient education to reduce avoidable utilization.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory standards.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Travel)
UT Health
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Deliver care in a high-acuity emergency department environment.
- Administer IV medications and blood products and respond to changes in patient condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK05.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
UA Cossatot Community College
DeQueen, AR12-2020
Skills
- Epic; Cerner; Meditech; T-System
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Review
Skills
- Emergency Department Nursing
- Policy and Guideline Adherence
- Critical Thinking
- Patient and Family Communication
- Patient Safety and Quality Adherence
- Discharge Planning
- Documentation
- Time Management and Productivity
- Care Coordination
- Level of Care Determination
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- NIH Stroke Scale
- NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Travel)
Howard Memorial Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Travel)
UT Health
12.2023 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (PRN)
McCurtain Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Oklahoma City University
Associate of Science - Nursing
UA Cossatot Community College