MIA GARCIA
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience in a Level I Trauma Center Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit caring for critically ill adult trauma and surgical patients. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment in rapid assessment, prioritization, and management of complex, high-acuity conditions, including traumatic injuries, hemorrhagic shock, postoperative complications, and multisystem organ dysfunction. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced critical care environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Surgical Trauma ICU
Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas
Austin, Texas
09.2025 - Current
- Provides care for 1 to 2 critically ill adult patients in a high-acuity Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Care for complex trauma, neurosurgical, vascular, orthopedic, and postoperative surgical patients requiring intensive monitoring and intervention.
- Utilizes invasive monitoring devices, including arterial lines, central venous catheters, external ventricular drains, and intracranial pressure monitoring systems.
- Participates in Massive Transfusion Protocol activations, assisting with rapid blood product administration and hemodynamic stabilization during operative and critical care resuscitations.
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
Lakeway, Texas
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided direct patient care on a Medical-Surgical and Neuro-Ortho unit, including vital signs, ADLs, phlebotomy, and patient safety measures.
- Floated to ICU, Labor & Delivery, and Mother-Baby units, assisting with patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Honored with the Sunshine Award in June 2023 for exceptional dedication to patient care and improving the overall patient experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing
Lubbock, Texas05-2025
Skills
- Clinical decision making
- Invasive device management
- Massive transfusion protocol
- Neurosurgical care
- Trauma resuscitation
- Mechanical ventilation
- Adaptability to change
- Time management
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association
- Trauma Care After Resuscitation
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Surgical Trauma ICU
Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas
09.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
05.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing