Melody Garcia
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
MICU nurse providing direct care for critically ill patients with complex conditions. Expertise in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and vasoactive infusions demonstrates strong clinical acumen. Experience precepting nursing students and collaborating in multidisciplinary teams enhances leadership capabilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Honor Health John C. Lincoln
Phoenix, Arizona
06.2025 - Current
- Provided direct care for critically ill adult patients in a 39-bed mixed Medical, Trauma, and Neuro Intensive Care Unit at a Level I Trauma Center, managing complex conditions including multi-organ failure, septic shock, acute respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic instability, acute kidney injury, DKA, traumatic injuries, and neurologic emergencies.
- Monitored invasive and non-invasive hemodynamics (MAP, CVP, arterial pressures) to assess perfusion and organ function while managing up to four vasoactive infusions.
- Performed ventilator weaning, sedation adjustments using validated scales (e.g., RASS), and ABG interpretation to optimize oxygenation and ventilation.
- Preceptor for nursing students in the MICU, guiding them on unit-specific protocols and documentation.
- Educated and supported patients' families in navigating complex medical information to enhance understanding and coping during critical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona04-2025
Skills
- IV Ultrasound
- Code Nurse
- Pulmonary Artery Hypertension
- Proficient in Epic
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Chair of Skin Council in Unit-Based Council
- Preceptor for Nursing Students
- Fluent in Persian
Certification
- RN, RN #324415, 04/01/29
- CCRN, 04/30/29
- ACLS, 07/01/27
- PALS, 05/01/28
- BLS, 07/01/27
- NIHSS, 08/01/27
- AANA Member, #530792
- AACN Member, #13583826
References
- Eric Huang - Nursing Supervisor
eric.huang55@gmail.com
- Riley Rosengarten - Critical Care Professor
riley.rosengarten@gcu.edu
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Honor Health John C. Lincoln
06.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University