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
San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio, TX
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, KY04.2024
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
monday
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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