Mayela Garza
Houston,Texas
Summary
Energetic and compassionate healthcare professional with strong ability to provide patient-centered care and make quick, informed decisions. Possesses foundational knowledge in patient assessment and care planning, along with skills in medication administration and wound care. Committed to improving patient outcomes and delivering high-quality care in fast-paced clinical environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support for patients transitioning back into their communities.
- Promoted patient and family-centered care by actively involving them in the decision-making process and addressing their concerns throughout treatment.
- Utilized effective communication strategies to establish rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and ensuring optimal healthcare outcomes.
- Optimized resource utilization by efficiently managing time-sensitive tasks and delegating responsibilities when appropriate.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify potential risks or complications, enabling early intervention and prevention measures.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Pasadena Independent School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Teacher's Aide
Pasadena Independent School District
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Monitored students during transitional and non-class times such as lunch periods and recess.
- Encouraged continuous development for students of ages through proactive in-class assistance.
- Maintained smooth classroom operations by assisting teachers with any administrative, instructional, or student support need.
- Enforced school rules, dress code and behavior to offer positive, learning-oriented environment to students.
- Helped prepare classrooms by setting up activity stations, writing on bulletin boards and distributing materials.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
UTHealth Cizik School of Nursing
Houston, TX08-2023
Associate of Science - Life Sciences
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX05-2021
Skills
- Compassionate care
- IV therapy administration
- Intake and discharge
- Patient examination
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Texas Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) Certification
- Proficient in EPIC EMR
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Pasadena Independent School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher's Aide
Pasadena Independent School District
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Registered Nurse - Texas Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) Certification
- Proficient in EPIC EMR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
UTHealth Cizik School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Life Sciences
San Jacinto College
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