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NANCY GARCIA

SANTA BARBARA,CALIFORNIA

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Compassionate, driven, hardworking, bringing 20 years of my nursing experience, desiring a Infusion per diem position at BrightStar Care.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

BrightStar Care
Santa Barbara, CA
10.2021 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Registered Nurse

VNA Health Group (Inpatient Hospice)
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
04.2013 - Current
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
  • Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Registered Nurse

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (Infusion Suite)
SANTA BARBARA, United States
06.2002 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
  • Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, in infusion treatment facility.
  • Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2002

Skills

  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Medication Administration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Excellent IV skills

Certification

~Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification since 2005

~Oncology Certified RN

~BLS certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse

BrightStar Care
10.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

VNA Health Group (Inpatient Hospice)
04.2013 - Current

Registered Nurse

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (Infusion Suite)
06.2002 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Santa Barbara City College

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