EPIC
Laura Garcia
Registered Nurse
Riverside,CA
Summary
Hardworking, dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care including over a year experience in a fast-paced environment Level 1 Trauma Center. Proven success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective collaboration with the interprofessional team. Proven to prioritize clinical tasks in a fast-paced environment to ensure safety and best patient outcome. Experience and ability to care for patients of all ages and acuity including pediatrics, medical surgical, progressive care unit, intensive care unit, and trauma. One of my greatest strengths has been my ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple patients while recognizing a deteriorating patient to quickly intervene. I am confident my hands-on critical care training, bilingual diversity, and employment background will make me a valuable member of your team.
Overview
2
2
Languages
8
8
Certifications
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Riverside University Health System
Moreno Valley, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Provided quality-driven, cost-effective care in a high volume trauma center that sees over 200 patients daily.
- Provided nursing care including assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as electrocardiogram, venipuncture, cardiac monitoring, assisting with arterial lines set up, rapid intubation medication administration and emergency medical interventions which advocate for a patient’s best outcome.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Updated patient charts with data to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza, COVID and other illnesses of concern.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Experience running code sepsis, code stroke, and identifying changes in patient status with rapid intervention.
Pre-Operative Registered Nurse
Cal Med Surgical Center (Medely)
Colton, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Kaiser Permanente
Corona, CA
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Created and achieved product quality objectives and met product specifications.
- Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
- Maintained knowledge of regulatory requirements from accrediting bodies and federal, state and local requirements.
- Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration and teamwork.
- Monitor and coach customer service representatives, team members, and promote contact center customer service updates.
- Provide cross-training to several regions and maintain accurate policy/procedures database.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino 08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA 01.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA 01.2018 - 12.2019
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Software
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Master of Science - Nursing Education
California State University San Bernardino
08.2021 - Current
Pre-Operative Registered Nurse
Cal Med Surgical Center (Medely)
06.2021 - Current
ATCN - Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
06-2021
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
04-2021
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
04-2021
BLS - Basic Life Support
04-2021
NIHSS - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
02-2021
Licensed Public Health Registered Nurse (561329)
01-2021
ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
06-2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Riverside University Health System
03.2020 - Current
California Licensed Registered Nurse (95213950)
02-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University Fullerton
01.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Riverside City College
01.2018 - 12.2019
Quality Assurance Analyst
Kaiser Permanente
10.2017 - 10.2019
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