LINA GARCIA
Mission,TX
Summary
Rapid patient assessments Disease prevention and intervention
Sound decision maker Spinal immobilization methods
Fluent in Spanish
Calm under pressure Patient evaluation/intervention for acute health problems
Qualified critical care nurse Fast thinking
Acute care expertise Patient/family focused Strong clinical judgment Preceptor
Professional bedside manner
Years experience with venipuncture/blood draw
Chest pain management knowledgeable
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse
South Texas ER at Mission
Mission, TX
02.2015 - Current
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of pediatric and adult patients
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Performed lab specimen collections and communicated results
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems including trauma.
Emergency Room Nurse
Mission Regional Medical Center
Mission, TX
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Experience with various medical conditions
- Performed patient admissions and discharges
- Followed infection control procedures
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of all ages
Emergency Room Nurse
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health System
Edinburg, TX
03.2009 - 03.2014
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of emergency complaints
- Assessed need for, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
Home Health Nurse
Rio Home Care
Alamo, Texas
12.2006 - 02.2009
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
Pro Medic EMS
San Juan, TX
03.2000 - 07.2006
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients
- Took and recorded patients' vitals on scene
- Provided patient diagnoses under strict time constraints
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment
- Kept vehicles ready for emergencies by cleaning them and keeping medical supplies stocked
- Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College - Nursing Allied Health Center
McAllen, TX01.2008
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
South Texas College - Nursing Allied Health Center
McAllen, TX01.2006
Emergency Medical Technician -
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX01.1998
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Airway Management
- IV Insertion
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Triage
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Emergency Care
- Assertiveness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Multitasking
Certification
- Registered Nurse with 15 years experience including Licensed Vocational Nurse 3 years experience in clinical and home settings providing nursing care to diverse populations.
- Experienced emergency registered nurse licensed in state of Texas with strong clinical and people skills.
- Spanish/English speaking professional with over 15 years experience as an effective advocate for patients.
- Professionally trained emergency nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Certifications
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
NRP
BLS
Timeline
Emergency Room Nurse
South Texas ER at Mission
02.2015 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse
Mission Regional Medical Center
04.2014 - 08.2015
Emergency Room Nurse
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health System
03.2009 - 03.2014
Home Health Nurse
Rio Home Care
12.2006 - 02.2009
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
Pro Medic EMS
03.2000 - 07.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College - Nursing Allied Health Center
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
South Texas College - Nursing Allied Health Center
Emergency Medical Technician -
Texas State Technical College