MA CHRISTINE GARCIA
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Adept at developing and implementing successful training programs focused on improving performance, enhancing knowledge and developing employees. Well-organized and proactive with good communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Staff Development
Inspire Behavior Health Center
02.2024 - Current
- Conduct orientation sessions and organize on-the-job training for new hires.
- Create engaging training content that cater to diverse learning styles, improving overall knowledge acquisition among employees.
- Update employees with latest policies, procedures and compliance standards.
Director of Staff Development
Herman Health Care Center
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of staff development, including licensing, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
- Strengthened interpersonal relationships among team members by promoting open communication channels and conflict resolution techniques.
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
Home Health
Honor
02.2017 - 09.2021
- Wound care- skin/cancer lesion, daily change and checking for signs of infection
- Alzheimer's/Dementia client experience - ensuring client's safety at home
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
LVN
Santa Rita County Jail
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Followed infection control procedures
- Administered prescribed medication
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
Associate of Science -
Unitek College
Fremont, CAAssociate of Science: Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Concord, CAAssociate of Arts And Sciences: Nursing -
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CASkills
- MS Office
- AHT
- Team management
- Continuing education requirements
- Customer Service
- Staff Development
- Organizational Development
- Policy Implementation
- Staff Assessment
Certification
284778, VOCATIONAL NURSE, CURRENT, 10/22/2014, 02/28/2026
CPR, BLS, AHA
Timeline
Director of Staff Development
Inspire Behavior Health Center
02.2024 - Current
Director of Staff Development
Herman Health Care Center
09.2021 - 02.2024
Home Health
Honor
02.2017 - 09.2021
LVN
Santa Rita County Jail
02.2015 - 07.2015
Associate of Science -
Unitek College
Associate of Science: Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Associate of Arts And Sciences: Nursing -
Solano Community College
284778, VOCATIONAL NURSE, CURRENT, 10/22/2014, 02/28/2026
CPR, BLS, AHA
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