Natalia Garcia
Cicero,IL
Summary
Highly skilled registered nurse with 1.5 years of experience in critical care at Loyola University Medical Center. Proficient in the management of critically ill patients, advanced life support, and complex medical conditions. Fluent in Spanish, showcasing strong capabilities in patient advocacy and critical analysis. Delivers exceptional patient care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse: Cardiovascular ICU
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Participates in daily rounds with physicians, and effectively communicates and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure desired patient outcomes.
- Admits and recovers patients directly from the operating room who underwent open-heart surgery.
- Provides ventilator care, manages multiple vasoactive drips, and closely monitors any EKG changes, lab results, and vital signs.
- Skilled in hemodynamic monitoring, able to identify any changes in cardiac rhythm, blood pressure, CVP, or PA waveforms.
- Proficient in caring for patients with medical devices, such as the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Impella, and Left Ventricular assist devices.
Registered Nurse: Recovery Room
Ascension Saint Mary
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Monitors, educates, assesses, and discharges patients directly from the recovery room.
- Monitors the level of consciousness, vital signs, and any adverse effects from anesthesia.
- Coordinates care with anesthesia personnel in order to apply proper interventions for patients.
- Administers pain medication through intravenous therapy, patient-controlled pumps, and epidural infusions.
- Educates patients regarding their surgery, side effects, and recovery process.
- Coordinates and consults with healthcare team members to implement, plan, and assess patient care plans.
Registered Nurse: Telemetry
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitors patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Delivers acute care to patients with varying comorbidities, including heart failure, chronic kidney disease, pulmonary hypertension, diabetes, and COPD.
- Responds to Code Blue and Rapid Response situations, and implements life-saving measures.
- Participates in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation, and competency development for further nursing education.
- Collaborates with team members in order to improve pre-noon discharges by 20%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL08-2020
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV drug therapy management
- Epic proficient
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Illinois Registered nurse license: 041.502838
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
- BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse: Cardiovascular ICU
Loyola University Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse: Recovery Room
Ascension Saint Mary
02.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse: Telemetry
Advocate Christ Medical Center
01.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
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