Michelle Garcia
Bridgeport Hospital
Westchester,NY
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Language
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Medical-Surgical Nurse with a BSN and RN training in acute adult care. Delivers comprehensive assessments, medication administration, discharge teaching, and EMR documentation while coordinating 2–4 interdisciplinary care handoffs per shift with physicians, case managers, and therapy staff. Supports patient safety through careful prioritization of 5–6 patients per shift across multiple medical-surgical assignments and bilingual communication in English and Spanish.
Work History
Medical-Surgical Unit
3 Months- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring for adult medical-surgical patients.
- Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions in accordance with provider orders and hospital policies.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring accurate documentation and seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on medications, diagnoses, discharge instructions, and follow-up care to promote understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, case managers, and therapists, to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Provide patient and family education regarding medications, diagnoses, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Utilize the electronic medical record to document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes.
Teacher’s Aide
3 Years- Monitored children for signs of illness or injury; intervened promptly, ensuring timely communication with families and staff regarding changes.
- Documented and responded to incidents such as falls, administering first aid, monitoring for adverse effects, and completing detailed reports.
- Applied infection-control practices and emergency preparedness to maintain a safe, healthy environment.
- Provided direct care to infants and preschool-aged children, facilitating hygiene, nutrition, feeding, and developmental support.
- Assisted with weekly structured activities and therapeutic play to promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), RN-to-BSN Program
- Graduated: May 2026
- GPA: 3.86
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (A.A.S.)
Graduated: May 2025
Skills
Patient assessment
Vital signs monitoring
Medication administration
Patient education
Care prioritization
Electronic medical record documentation
Infection control
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Admission assessment
Discharge planning
Telemetry monitoring
Shift handoff reporting
BLS certification
Certification
- Registered Nurse, New York State - License #994285, Expires June 30, 2028
- Registered Nurse, Connecticut - License #238829, Expires January 31, 2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association - Expires June 30, 2027
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - In Progress, Expected August 2026
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish.
Timeline
Medical-Surgical Unit
Bridgeport Hospital
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Teacher’s Aide
Bright Horizons Early Childhood Center
01.2018 - 01.2021Read More
Westchester Community College
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (A.A.S.)
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Post University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), RN-to-BSN Program
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