Lora Garcia
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Emergency Room Registered Nurse with strong clinical skills, diligent work ethic, experience with Home Health Nursing, Dialysis and expanding educational knowledge by obtaining BSN and MSN. Well versed in all facets of intensive patient care, including assessments, critical care and medications, treatment and health education. Knowledgeable of aseptic techniques, infection control protocols, and CDC isolation guidelines. Registered Nurse is a quick learner, loves to expand knowledge on evidence based practice, and is a leader in the department. Patient-oriented Nurse with 7 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Emergency Room, Home Health and Dialysis nursing care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
Riverside, CA
10.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Home Health
Float Health
2261 Market St, San Fransisco, CA
11.2018 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Provide professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrates a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Registered Nurse KPOC Triage Nurse
Kaiser Permanente/AMN Travel assignment
La Jolla, CA
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity.
- Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to facilitate patient care.
- Reviewed medical chart to streamline appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Tarzana Providence, Cedars Sinai
Tarzana, CA. , CA
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to the MD.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department-Travel RN
Kaiser Permanente, Riverside, CA
Riverside, CA
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Travel RN)
JFK Medical Center
Indio, CA
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Initiated action to reduce or correct risk in response to emergent data visualized on assessment tools and clinical observation.
- Engaged with formal and informal community leaders and influencers, encouraging involvement and community ownership of COVID-19 response activities.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Participated in monitoring, maintaining and improving nursing sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome measures.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Traveler)
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Ensures effective development and completion of discharge plan including discharge barriers and patient/family education.
- Ensures optimal pain control and patient comfort; identifies and discusses patient anxieties, fears or concerns regarding patient condition, treatment or discharge.
- Ensures that patient understands medication purpose, side effects, and administration instructions in the hospital as well as at the time of discharge.
- Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently for optimal patient care.
- Discusses patient findings and progress toward outcomes w/ physicians and other members of the health care team.
- Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of data, assessments, and evaluations of patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
Ontario, CA
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting.
- Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Prioritizes, delegates, and supervises work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities.
- Ensures plan shows multidisciplinary planning, consultation, and education.
- Ensures plan is reflective of admission or outpatient database, on-going findings, age appropriate care, cultural specific needs, and appropriate acuity.
- Ensures plan is discussed w/ patient, family/significant others, and completed in a timely manner.
- Monitors the patient's progress based on the plan.
Emergency Room RN
Barstow Community Hospital Emergency Department
Barstow, CA
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Participated in discussions with physicians to inform them of significant patient health changes.
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Desert Cities Dialysis
Victorville, CA
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Dedicated each nursing shift to providing quality care to every renal patient, developing and implementing appropriate treatment plans
- Participated in discussions with physicians to inform them of significant patient health changes
- Provided information to each patient regarding dialysis therapy, including side effects
- Noted each patient's condition prior to treatment and adjusted dialytic therapy as needed
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, licensing and CPR compliance records
- Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions
Independent Contractor, Phlebotomist
APPS
Lodi, CA.
01.1995 - 02.2015
- Worked as a very busy Independent Contractor, performing Life Insurance exams on prospective clients for eligibility for Life Insurance.
- Drove to the prospective client's house to obtain detailed medical history, perform a blood draw, obtain a urine specimen, and ECG's.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Victor Valley College School of Nursing
2017
Skills
- Upholds Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws
- Serves as a leader of the health care team; delegates tasks appropriately, and demonstrates appropriate accountability
- Understands own and team members scope of practice and escalates issues as appropriate
- Demonstrates professional, supportive behavior
- Leads and directs others through the change process
- Utilizes communication strategies including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes
- Participates in problem identification and resolution
- Shares responsibility and authority w/ subordinates and hold myself accountable
- Life-sustaining machines, critical medications and titrating life sustaining drips
- Treating Critical Covid 19 patients
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse KPOC Triage Nurse
Kaiser Permanente/AMN Travel assignment
02.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Tarzana Providence, Cedars Sinai
08.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Travel RN)
JFK Medical Center
01.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Traveler)
Desert Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
02.2020 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department-Travel RN
Kaiser Permanente, Riverside, CA
11.2019 - 02.2020
Home Health
Float Health
11.2018 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Riverside Community Hospital
11.2018 - 11.2019
Emergency Room RN
Barstow Community Hospital Emergency Department
07.2018 - 11.2018
Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Desert Cities Dialysis
06.2017 - 07.2018
Independent Contractor, Phlebotomist
APPS
01.1995 - 02.2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
Victor Valley College School of Nursing