Leticia Reyes Garcia
Register Nurse
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate health care worker with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Youth Care Worker
Southwest Key Program
Mesa, AZ
07.2018 - Current
- Management of behavior crisis of youth with CPI and CPR training
- Provided nutritional, social and health care for youths
- As staff supervisory and mandatory reporter of youth community in facility.
- Improved communication skills among youths by encouraging group discussions and collaborative projects.
- Conducted regular progress assessments, adjusting treatment plans as needed based on ongoing evaluation of each youth''s needs and progress.
- Ensured proper medication administration for individuals under my care according to doctors'' orders.
Nurse
Volunteer Work of Manaty
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Health education activities, taking vital signs, nursing skill as vaccination.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Promoted safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally
Doctor
Rural Facility of Minas Gerais
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Management of teamwork [doctor, nurse, and social workers] in health care center
- Teach patients how to manage their illness or injury
- Monitor and manage patients with chronic diseases
- Utilize basic awareness of community resources for health education of patients
- Develop medical and nursing care in patient's house
- Perform diagnostic tests and analyze results.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Increased patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, clear communication, and empathetic bedside manner.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions. Managed over 20 custumer calls per day.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
Doctor
Internationalist Mission in Venezuela
Santa Teresa Del Tuy , Miranda
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Maintained documentation and treatment plan of patients
- Developed nursing techniques in emergency room
- Educated patients
- Assessed patient conditions in health care institution and patients house.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented preventive care strategies for high-risk populations, reducing incidence of chronic disease complications requiring hospitalization.
- Volunteered at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care options for terminally ill patients while respecting their individual preferences regarding treatment measures.
- Collaborated with public health agencies on community outreach programs promoting wellness initiatives targeting specific population needs.
- Completed routine physical exams and diagnostic tests to provide accurate diagnosis.
Doctor
Holguin and Las Tunas Cityl
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Maintained medical assistance and maintenance of all necessary documentation and clinical records of patients
- Urgent cares
- Preventive cares
- Educational health care activities
- Administration of medications and skin care procedures
- Developing treatment of patients with chronic diseases
- Operating medical equipment as ECG device.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Delivered expert consultation and referrals for appropriate and effective treatment plans.
- Evaluated previously prescribed interventions for successes or failures and adjusted strategies.
Education
Associate’s degree in nursing - Associate in Nursing
EDP University of Puerto Rico
Manati 10.2020 - 12.2021
Doctor in Medical Sciences - Medical Sciences
Superior Institute of Medical Sciences of Santiago De Cuba
Santiago De Cuba 09.1997 - 08.2003
1st Grade Specialist in General Medicine - Specialization Curse
Superior Institute of Medical Sciences of Camaguey, Cuba
Camaguey 09.2005 - 12.2006
Specialization in Basic Family Health Care - Medical Sciences
Federal University of Alfenas, MG, Brazil
Minas Gerais 01.2014 - 05.2015
Skills
Compassionate
Good verbal communicator
Discreet and respectful of confidentiality
Critical thinking
Volunteering
Wound Management
Obtained vital signs
Chronic conditions
Patient safety
Quality of care
Aging and elderly care
Acute care and severe illness
Medication and IV administration
Direct Patient Care
Medication Administration
Certification
RN register nurse New York
Languages
Portuguese
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN register nurse New York
09-2024
American heart Association
05-2024
Associate’s degree in nursing - Associate in Nursing
EDP University of Puerto Rico
10.2020 - 12.2021
Nurse
Volunteer Work of Manaty
01.2020 - 12.2020
Youth Care Worker
Southwest Key Program
07.2018 - Current
Specialization in Basic Family Health Care - Medical Sciences
Federal University of Alfenas, MG, Brazil
01.2014 - 05.2015
Doctor
Rural Facility of Minas Gerais
01.2014 - 01.2017
Doctor
Internationalist Mission in Venezuela
01.2010 - 12.2013
1st Grade Specialist in General Medicine - Specialization Curse
Superior Institute of Medical Sciences of Camaguey, Cuba
09.2005 - 12.2006
Doctor
Holguin and Las Tunas Cityl
01.2003 - 01.2010
Doctor in Medical Sciences - Medical Sciences
Superior Institute of Medical Sciences of Santiago De Cuba
09.1997 - 08.2003