MATTHEW GARCIA
Boca Raton
Summary
Experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse with 10 years in acute care, specializing in CVICU, coronary care, and interventional radiology. Skilled in hemodynamic monitoring, infusions, CRRT, IABP, and emergency response. Served as Charge Nurse and Preceptor, committed to advancing expertise in nurse anesthesia.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - ICU Float Pool / Interventional Radiology
Holy Cross Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Care for critically ill adults across ICUs; perform invasive/noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring and titrate IV vasoactive, inotropic, paralytic, and sedative infusions.
- Cross-trained in interventional radiology procedure nursing; scrubbed procedures, monitored high-acuity patients intraprocedure, and provided monitored moderate sedation under physician supervision to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to rapid response and code blue teams, ensuring timely interventions for critically ill patients.
- Precepted and mentored newly hired nurses, facilitating their integration and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Participated in professional practice committee for new hire nurses.
Registered Nurse - CVICU / Critical Care (Contract)
Cleveland Clinic Indian River
Vero Beach, FL
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinated high-acuity CVICU assignments and relayed time-sensitive updates to intensivists.
- Facilitated rapid responses and codes, and supported staff during Epic implementation as a superuser.
- Managed and cared for post-operative patients undergoing complex procedures such as facial free flap reconstructions and glossectomies requiring close monitoring of implanted dopplers, new tracheostomies, and other possible life-threatening complications.
Registered Nurse - ICU Float Pool (Contract)
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported multiple ICUs during staffing shortages.
- Monitored and interpreted cardiac rhythms while titrating critical care infusions in response to hemodynamic and clinical changes.
- Participated in rapid response and code blue teams.
- Assisted staff in transition to new EMR (Epic) software as an Epic superuser.
Registered Nurse - Critical Care / Coronary Care
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Delivered comprehensive care to high-acuity patients including ARDS, COVID-19, CABG, ischemic limb with EKOS, septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and other conditions requiring intensive care.
- Performed titration of vasoactive drips, IV sedation, and paralytics in tandem with invasive hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz catheters and arterial lines), Bispectral Index (BIS) monitor, and ventilator management.
- Managed patients requiring mechanical support such as continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and intra-aortic balloon pump (IAPB).
- Preceptor and mentor to new nurses in the ICU and assisted with new hire education within the hospital.
- Assisted in emergent and non-emergent bedside procedures such as intubation, extubation, bronchoscopies, central venous line insertion, arterial line insertion, Swan-Ganz insertion, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and chest tube insertion.
- Served as a responder on the rapid response and code blue teams, as well as floating to various units in need of staffing (trauma ICU, NSICU, ED).
Registered Nurse - Orthopedics / Surgical Step-Down
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Managed and monitored postoperative patients on continuous telemetry and initiated timely interventions for complications such as arrhythmias, bleeding, and hemodynamic instability, escalating care when necessary.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Served as charge nurse for a 24-bed unit, coordinating staffing assignments and patient flow.
Nurse Extern II - Float Pool
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily operations in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient data to support clinical decision-making and treatment plans.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, enhancing their comfort and emotional well-being during recovery.
Education
BSN -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09-2025
ASN -
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth05-2016
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Ultrasound guided IV access
- Charge nurse
- IV sedation and paralytics
- Vasopressor and inotropic titration
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Preceptor and mentor
- Clinical Technology: Epic, Cerner, Paragon
Certification
Registered Nurse, Florida - Exp. Apr 2028, Certifications: CCRN | ACLS (Jul 2027) | BLS (Jul 2027) | PALS (Sept 2028) | NIHSS (Aug 2027)
Timeline
Registered Nurse - CVICU / Critical Care (Contract)
Cleveland Clinic Indian River
08.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse - ICU Float Pool (Contract)
AdventHealth
05.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse - ICU Float Pool / Interventional Radiology
Holy Cross Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Critical Care / Coronary Care
Delray Medical Center
04.2019 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse - Orthopedics / Surgical Step-Down
Delray Medical Center
05.2016 - 04.2019
Nurse Extern II - Float Pool
Delray Medical Center
05.2015 - 04.2016
BSN -
Capella University
ASN -
Palm Beach State College