Maricella Garcia
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified Direct care RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 9+ year record in field.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Driscoll Childrens Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2010 - 05.2019
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
- Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as biopsies, chemotherapy administration, and radiation treatments.
- Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.
- Coordinated patient referrals to other healthcare professionals or community resources as needed.
- Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery of surgical oncology patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, changes in condition, treatments administered and progress notes in electronic health records.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Performed bedside procedures such as chest tube insertion and removal and central line placement.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters in critically ill cardiac patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments by monitoring progress notes and lab values.
- Developed individualized therapeutic plans of care tailored to meet each patient's needs.
- Provided individualized nursing care to patients with kidney diseases, such as chronic renal failure and end-stage renal disease.
- Administered medications prescribed by physicians to treat kidney related conditions.
Medical Assistant
ABC Pediatrics
Corpus Christi, TX
02.2002 - 05.2009
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05-2010
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Student Precepting
- Infection Control
- Care Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Surgical Assistance
- Wound Care
- Critical Thinking
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Training Staff
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Catheter Monitoring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- APHON Certified 2012
- Certified Pediatric Nurse 2013
- Wound Vac Certified 2013
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Driscoll Childrens Hospital
05.2010 - 05.2019
Medical Assistant
ABC Pediatrics
02.2002 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
- APHON Certified 2012
- Certified Pediatric Nurse 2013
- Wound Vac Certified 2013
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