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Michelle Garcia

Michelle Garcia

San Antonio

Summary

Dedicated Private Duty Nurse with demonstrated experience rendering skilled one-on-one home nursing care to assess, develop, implement and evaluate needs of assigned patients. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Specialist

Pediatric Private Duty Nursing
10.2020 - Current
  • Established regular performance review meetings with nursing staff members, providing constructive feedback on areas requiring improvement while recognizing and celebrating achievements in quality assurance efforts.
  • Improved patient care quality by conducting thorough audits of nursing practices and documentation.
  • Implemented process improvements that resulted in reduced documentation errors, enhancing overall record-keeping accuracy across all departments involved in patient care delivery.
  • Enhanced compliance with regulatory standards through diligent monitoring of nursing procedures and protocols.
  • Reviewed nursing notes to ensure accuracy and completeness, leading to more effective care coordination among nursing staff members.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new flow sheets and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty

Pediatric Private Duty Nursing
09.2016 - Current
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of care provided, making adjustments as needed to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction levels.
  • Decreased medication errors by maintaining accurate records and double-checking dosages before administration.
  • Exceeded expectations in meeting the unique needs of each patient through personalized attention, adapting interventions according to specific circumstances.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families through effective communication skills, earning trust as a reliable caregiver.
  • Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
  • Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Helped patients with bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Promoted a safe environment by identifying potential hazards and implementing preventative measures.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care.
  • Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring timely completion of required paperwork for regulatory compliance.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse

Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY
04.2024

Skills

  • Quality Assurance and Improvements
  • Data Analysis
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Quality System Implementation
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Home Health Nursing and Documentation
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • Ventilator Monitoring
  • Feeding pumps understanding
  • Enteral Nutrition and Gastrostomy Care
  • ADL support
  • Catheter Care
  • Seizure Management
  • Oxygen Administration
  • Nebulizer Treatments
  • Diabetes Care
  • Patient Observation
  • Compassionate Care
  • KanTime software
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Work Availability

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Timeline

Quality Assurance Specialist

Pediatric Private Duty Nursing
10.2020 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Private Duty

Pediatric Private Duty Nursing
09.2016 - Current

Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse

Galen College of Nursing
Michelle Garcia