MEGAN GARCIA

Support clinical education and healthcare training for nurses, physicians, allied health professionals, students, and staff in a fast-paced clinical environment requiring professionalism, attention to detail, safety awareness, and independent work.

• Prepare, operate, clean, reset, and maintain clinical equipment, supplies, and patient-care environments.

• Communicate professionally with healthcare professionals, students, and simulated patients while supporting realistic patient-care experiences.

• Assist with inventory, stocking, equipment preparation, and maintaining operational readiness.

• Follow safety, infection-control, and equipment-handling procedures.

• Troubleshoot equipment and resolve operational issues using sound judgment and attention to detail.

• Document simulation activities and learner performance accurately.

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and educators to support effective clinical training.

• Train and mentor new team members while maintaining professional standards.

Support simulation-based education and clinical skills training for healthcare students and professionals. Coordinate daily simulation operations while managing clinical equipment, supplies, technology, documentation, training, and troubleshooting in a healthcare environment.

• Operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and prepare high- and low-fidelity clinical simulation equipment to ensure reliable functionality during training.
• Manage supplies and inventory by monitoring levels, organizing materials, coordinating replenishment, and maintaining equipment and simulation areas.
• Program, reset, clean, restock, and prepare simulation equipment and clinical environments for scheduled activities.
• Develop and maintain forms, checklists, guides, scripts, and standardized documentation to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
• Provide hands-on equipment training, demonstrations, and technical support to faculty, students, staff, and healthcare professionals.
• Support competency-based education through learner observation, skills assessment, documentation, and faculty collaboration.
• Apply independent problem-solving and professional judgment when troubleshooting equipment, resolving operational issues, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Collaborate with faculty, healthcare educators, IT, and administrative teams to coordinate resources and support departmental operations.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional verbal and written communication when working with students, staff, faculty, and healthcare professionals.
• Utilize CAE Learning Space, IVS VALT, CAE Maestro, Laerdal LLEAP, Gaumard UNI, Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Office 365, and Workday.

Break down complex Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics concepts into clear, accessible instruction using visual aids, digital tools, and real-world examples.

• Assess student knowledge gaps and develop individualized lesson plans to strengthen understanding and problem-solving skills.
• Provide individualized and small-group academic support to middle and high school students, adapting instruction to different learning needs and helping students build confidence, problem-solving skills, and subject mastery.
• Prepare students for quizzes, exams, and standardized tests through targeted review, practice, and study strategies.
• Monitor and document student progress, providing regular feedback and adjusting instructional approaches based on performance.
• Build professional, supportive relationships with students while demonstrating patience, clear communication, adaptability, and strong organizational skills.

Co-owned and operated a small business, overseeing daily operations, staff management, inventory, financial administration, customer service, and mobile operations. Developed strong skills in organization, communication, problem-solving, and maintaining efficient day-to-day operations.

• Managed daily operations, scheduling, inventory, supplies, filing systems, quality control, and logistics for both retail and mobile operations.
• Recruited, trained, scheduled, and supervised employees while supporting performance and professional development.
• Maintained accurate financial records, invoices, payroll, reports, and administrative documentation.
• Managed inventory procurement and supply levels, ensuring materials were available to support daily operations.
• Coordinated mobile events and logistics while providing professional customer service and responding to changing operational needs.
• Developed client relationships and partnerships through effective communication, organization, and problem-solving.

Conducted hands-on research in nanoscience, nanomedicine, and materials chemistry, developing and characterizing samples using laboratory instrumentation and specialized analytical techniques. Gained experience in sample preparation, experimental procedures, equipment operation, data analysis, and maintaining accurate laboratory workflows.

• Prepared and characterized lipid nanoparticles, including development of lipid nanoparticle mRNA formulations for therapeutic research.
• Performed Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), zeta potential, diffusion, and viscometry analyses to evaluate particle size, surface charge, stability, and physical properties.
• Operated Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) to analyze nanoparticle size, distribution, grain size, and morphology.
• Prepared laboratory samples and microchips and operated microfluidic systems for controlled experimental procedures.
• Performed MMA polymerizations, covalent organic framework (COF) reactions, and associated laboratory workups.
• Followed established laboratory procedures with careful attention to accuracy, sample integrity, equipment operation, and experimental documentation.
• Analyzed experimental results and applied problem-solving skills to identify and address issues during laboratory procedures.