Leticia Garcia
Sunnyside,WA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse, offering background in, family practice, pediatrics and geriatrics. Known for providing personalized patient care; skilled at coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance quality of life for diverse populations. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Toppenish, WA
07.2022 - Current
- Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with TJC, HRSA, and YVFWC requirements.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA05.2022
Associates of Science (DTA) -
Yakima Valley College
Yakima, WA05.2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Implementing care plans
- Patient assessment and education
- EPIC/IC-Chart/Cerner EMR system
- Word & Excel proficiency
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Wound Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Counseling
- Call triaging
- Physical assessments
- Relationship Building
- Managing deadlines
- Patient education and counseling
- Taking vitals
- Newborn education
- Documenting vitals
- Culturally sensitive
- SBAR communication
- Hearing screenings
- Infectious disease control
References
- Aaron Grigg, MD, Chief Informatics Officer, Grande Ronde Hospital & Clinics, La Grande, OR, 541.663.3159, 509.314.0720, Awg01@grh.org
- Kristen Diaz, BSN RN, Clinic Nurse Supervisor, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic- Lincoln Clinic, Yakima, WA, 509.575.1234, 509.307.8998, Diazkristen02@gmail.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
07.2022 - Current
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Heritage University
Associates of Science (DTA) -
Yakima Valley College
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