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Nancy Garcia

Sterling,VA

Summary

Dynamic Local Supervisor Nurse with a proven track record at the Ministry of Health, excelling in patient safety and ethical practice. Adept at decision-making and fostering teamwork, I successfully enhanced community health through educational initiatives and coordinated nursing care, ensuring high-quality outcomes for diverse populations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Local Supervisor Nurse

Ministry of Health
09.2014 - 07.2015
  • Manage, plan, monitor and evaluate nursing resources for guarantee the quality of care that is provided to the person, family and community
  • Provide direct attention to the user, family and community in situations to address adequately identified problems and making decisions that favor maintenance, recovery and rehabilitation of the health.
  • Coordinate and conduct nursing care in different nursing programs.
  • Plan, execute and evaluate educational processes to specific groups of users, family and community in coordination with NGOs, municipalities, actors social and other governmental associations.

Community Health Nurse

Ministry of Health
04.2011 - 07.2015
  • Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
  • Participated in community outreach events promoting public health resources and services available to local residents.
  • Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
  • Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.

Operating Room, Labor and Delivery, PACU Nurse

Angelica Vidal De Najarro Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2011
  • Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of obstetric advancements and evidence-based practices through ongoing professional education.
  • Assisted physicians with cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure safe births for both mother and baby.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive explanations of procedures and answering questions regarding their care plan.
  • Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
  • Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.

Community Practice Supervisor

Technical School for Health
09.2010 - 11.2010
  • Supervise students apply nursing knowledge during their practice in the primary care


Pediatric Nurse

Our Lady of Fatima National Hospital
11.2009 - 12.2009
  • Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
  • Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
  • Performed advanced clinical skills such as IV insertion, catheterization, and NG tube placement with precision and attention to detail.
  • Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of El Salvador
San Salvador. El Salvador
12-2010

Skills

  • Goal oriented
  • Attention to detail
  • Decision-making
  • Ethical practice
  • Patient safety
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Multitasking Abilities

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Local Supervisor Nurse

Ministry of Health
09.2014 - 07.2015

Community Health Nurse

Ministry of Health
04.2011 - 07.2015

Operating Room, Labor and Delivery, PACU Nurse

Angelica Vidal De Najarro Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2011

Community Practice Supervisor

Technical School for Health
09.2010 - 11.2010

Pediatric Nurse

Our Lady of Fatima National Hospital
11.2009 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of El Salvador

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