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LESLIE GARZA

BENSENVILLE,IL

Summary

Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
03.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications, treatments per protocols, patient care plans.
  • Monitored cardiac vital signs for quick response to condition changes.
  • Assessed patient needs, developed individualized care strategies.
  • Worked with teams to improve outcomes through communication, planning.
  • Used critical thinking to prioritize nursing interventions based on acuity.

Nursing Care Technician (NCT)

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
06.2020 - 03.2024
  • Provided patient care with daily activities and emotional support.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes for timely interventions.
  • Assisted in emergencies and routine paging to evaluate care needs.
  • Ensured patient safety through purposeful rounding and communication with RN.

Personal Support Professional (PSP/CNA)

Marklund Children's Home
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to manage patient condition through testing and assessments.
  • Assisted clients with hygiene tasks including brushing teeth, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Adhered to company guidelines and provided nursing care under RN supervision.

Clerical Assistant

College of DuPage
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Interacted with students professionally by phone, email, or in person to provide information and directed to desired staff members
  • Helped staff complete special projects by organizing documentation and supplies to handle forecasted demands
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors a positive first impression of the student learning commons

Education

Associates in Science -

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
05.2018

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL
12.2023

Bachelor's Degree - Biomedical Sciences

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
05.2020

Skills

  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Time Management Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Telemetry Monitoring
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Compassionate Care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN) , Illinois License, February 2024
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) June 2025 Certified
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR/AED June 2025 Certified
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) July 2018 Certified
  • IHI Quality and Safety Certified April 2023 Certified
  • Mandated Reporter Training July 2023 Certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Nursing Care Technician (NCT)

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
06.2020 - 03.2024

Personal Support Professional (PSP/CNA)

Marklund Children's Home
06.2019 - 01.2021

Clerical Assistant

College of DuPage
08.2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Elmhurst University

Bachelor's Degree - Biomedical Sciences

Marquette University

Associates in Science -

College of DuPage

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