Marissa Garcia
Big Spring
Summary
Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Scenic Mountain Medical Center
Big Spring
06.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with medical team to coordinate patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical incidents.
- Educated patients on post-discharge care and health management strategies.
- Maintained infection control standards in the emergency room environment.
- Trained new nursing staff on emergency protocols and procedures.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Interim Home Health
Big Spring
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and policies.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Facilitated staff training sessions on best practices and compliance standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations to assess nursing staff competencies and development needs.
- Managed scheduling to ensure adequate coverage and support for patient care needs.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to enhance overall patient safety and satisfaction.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to maintain a positive work environment.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as necessary for improved outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local regulations related to nursing practice.
- Rotated on-call responsibilities with other clinical supervisors per established schedule to address 24/7 patient care needs.
- Served as liaison between nursing staff members and other departments throughout the organization.
- Advised physicians regarding best practices for patient assessment and treatment options.
- Monitored staffing levels to ensure that adequate resources were available to meet the needs of patients.
- Advocated for patient rights by providing support during challenging situations or disputes between patients and family members and healthcare providers.
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of care.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities to ensure successful transitions from hospital to home setting.
- Educated team members, patients and family members on care plans, medication regimes and protocols.
- Facilitated continuing education programs for nurses in order to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Improved client engagement with care planning and exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Howard College
Big Spring, TX 08.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan coordination
- Quality assurance
- Policy development
- Clinical supervision
- Regulatory compliance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff training
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Patient advocacy
- Procedure preparations
- IV management
- Emergency care
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Coordinating referrals
- SBAR communication
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Intake and discharge
- Nursing staff leadership
- Family and patient support
- Home care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team coordination
- Infectious disease control
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Interim Home Health
06.2022 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Scenic Mountain Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Howard College
08.2019 - 05.2021