Mary Ann Garza
Alice,TX
Summary
A passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 7 years of healthcare experience in a variety of settings including long-term care, home health, and hospice. Vast experience dealing with a very broad range of medical conditions, bringing forth the ability to accurately assess the health of patients and prescribe the proper treatment programs for optimal health moving forward. Adept in working as a collaborative team member to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care possible.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Premier of Alice
Alice , TX
04.2022 - Current
- Delivered patient care for geriatric patients on numerous units within the facility
- Fulfilled the role of Charge Nurse responsible for CNAs, delegating and assigning care appropriately
- Managed caseload of 30 + clients, providing education and administering medications, treatments, and IV therapy
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various diseases and disorders
- Acted as a patient advocate, assessed patients' status, and notified physician of clinical changes
- Coordinated care within a multidisciplinary team
- Acted as preceptor for new staff
Home Health LVN
Carestat Homecare
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Performed patient assessments and communicated results to physicians and care team.
- Trained family members on proper techniques for providing basic home health care tasks.
- Communicated regularly with physicians regarding patient progress or concerns.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for infection.
- Completed and updated clinical records in EHR, maintaining compliance with patient privacy protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Performed venipunctures for lab specimens.
Hospice LVN
Serenity and Grace Hospice
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Conducted regular assessments of patient comfort levels, including effectively managing any distress or discomfort symptoms.
- Assessed patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs on an ongoing basis.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to hospice patients.
- Monitored vital signs, pain levels, and symptom management in hospice patients.
- Educated patients and families about hospice philosophy, care process, and end-of-life issues.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure appropriate medical interventions were implemented as needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during dying process.
LVN Charge Nurse
Kingsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Kingsville, TX
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Carried out medication administration according to facility policies and proper nursing practice.
- Delivered patient care for geriatric patients on numerous units within the facility
- Assessed patient conditions and reported changes to the supervising Registered Nurse or physician.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient responses.
- Documented nursing notes and physician orders in electronic medical record.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN04-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX05-2023
Certification - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX05-2017
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
- Geriatric Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- IV management
- Time Management
- Staff supervision
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Premier of Alice
04.2022 - Current
Home Health LVN
Carestat Homecare
08.2018 - 04.2022
Hospice LVN
Serenity and Grace Hospice
08.2018 - 04.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Kingsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Certification - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Coastal Bend College
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