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Mona GARCIA

lubbock

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Covenant Medical Center, excelling in acute care and patient advocacy. Proven ability to deliver high-quality care through effective medication administration and compassionate patient education. Skilled in critical assessments and care planning, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes for diverse populations. Committed to fostering a healing environment.

Patient-oriented Nurse with 31 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Cardiac specialty.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Covenant Medical Center
10.2000 - Current
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options effectively.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

Registered Nurse

Lubbock Heart and Surgical Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2020
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

South Plains College
Levelland, TX
12-1994

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care planning
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Licensed RN
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Administering immunizations
  • Cardiac care
  • Acute care expertise
  • FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Lubbock Heart and Surgical Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2020

Registered Nurse

Covenant Medical Center
10.2000 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

South Plains College

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