Loriann Garcia
Arvada,CO
Summary
With a proven track record at Pruitt Health Hospice, I excel in delivering compassionate, holistic nursing care, significantly reducing patient falls by implementing evidence-based strategies. Skilled in medication and IV administration and patient education, my approach enhances patient satisfaction and outcomes, embodying empathy and professional bedside manner.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pruitt Health Hospice
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Liberty Homecare and Hospice
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
TRU Community Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Alive Hospice Of Nashville
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Suncoast Hospice
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Wilshire Hospice
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
VNA Health Hospice
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Whidbey Health Hospice
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
Ambercare Hospice
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse
Carolina Caring
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Brookdale Hospice
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse
Penitentiary of New Mexico
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Alta Vista Regional Hospital
07.2011 - 07.2018
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
CNA, LPN, Registered Nurse
Vida Encantada Rehab & Nursing
07.2011 - 08.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM12-2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Physical assessments
- Professional bedside manner
- Collecting vitals
- EMR / EHR
Certification
AHA CPR Expires November 2025
New Mexico Compact Nursing License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pruitt Health Hospice
09.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Liberty Homecare and Hospice
09.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
TRU Community Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Alive Hospice Of Nashville
01.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Suncoast Hospice
04.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Wilshire Hospice
10.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
VNA Health Hospice
01.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Whidbey Health Hospice
07.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Carolina Caring
03.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Brookdale Hospice
07.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Ambercare Hospice
08.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Penitentiary of New Mexico
07.2016 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Alta Vista Regional Hospital
07.2011 - 07.2018
CNA, LPN, Registered Nurse
Vida Encantada Rehab & Nursing
07.2011 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico Highlands University
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