Maria-Elisa Garcia
Midlothian,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with 12 years of experience providing exceptional patient care in fast-paced, team-oriented environments, demonstrating abilities to work with providers, staff, and patients to provide quality healthcare with professionalism and compassion. Demonstrates commitment to delivering evidence-based patient-centered care with a track record of achieving positive outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
2014.11 - Current
- Responded to emergencies such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination, and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborns following delivery on 11-bed unit.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Performed triage in the OB ED triage area on incoming patients and determined the severity of injuries, illnesses, or labor.
- Managed patients with epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor.
Travel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
CrossMed Healthcare
2022.01 - 2022.07
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance.
- Contributed to developing evidence-based practice guidelines, and promoting best practices within the facility's nursing staff.
- Assisted in the development of hospital policies and procedures related to labor and delivery, ensuring compliance with current best practices in maternal-child health.
- Ensured continuity of care for patients transitioning from antepartum to postpartum units by communicating effectively with other healthcare providers regarding individual needs and treatment plans.
- Safeguarded maternal health following childbirth by monitoring vital signs, assessing for postpartum complications, and providing timely interventions when necessary.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, and forceps deliveries.
- Educated expectant mothers on prenatal health, labor stages, pain management options, and postpartum care.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop individualized birth plans for expectant mothers.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
2012.07 - 2014.11
- Pre/Post-Cardiac catheterization patient preparation and monitoring
- Implemented medication and IV, Central line administration, catheter insertion, airway management, and IV GTT titration to manage cardiac arrhythmias and diabetics.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Supported family members during difficult times by providing emotional support, resource referrals, and clear communication about the patient's condition and plan of care.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring of patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, and topical medications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs in a 36-bed unit.
Education
Masters - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
05.2012
Skills
- Cardiac Care
- Quality Improvement
- Discharge Planning
- Diabetes management
- Wound Care
- Infection control measures
- Telemetry monitoring
- Preceptor
- PICC Line Management
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic and Acute Pain Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - (Updated 2024)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - (05/2026)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- (08/2024)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - (10/2024)
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery - CrossMed Healthcare
2022.01 - 2022.07
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery - Methodist Charlton Medical Center
2014.11 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit - Methodist Charlton Medical Center
2012.07 - 2014.11
The University of Texas At Arlington - Masters , Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Navarro College - Associate Degree in Nursing, Nursing
- Registered Nurse (RN) - (Updated 2024)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - (05/2026)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- (08/2024)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - (10/2024)
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