Nicole M. Garcia
Winter Garden
Summary
Adaptable PMHNP with a strong background in health education and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven success in managing diverse patient caseloads, conducting psychiatric evaluations, and providing effective therapy to enhance patient stability and well-being.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP
Nova Psychiatry
Orlando
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted psychiatric evaluations and diagnosed conditions for residential patients in group homes and assisted living facilities.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed medication regimens and provided therapy for patients with mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and dementia.
- Prescribed medications and monitored their effects on patients' mental health.
- Provided psychotherapy sessions to support patients in managing their conditions.
- Educated patients and families about mental health issues and treatment options.
- Managed crisis interventions to ensure patient safety and stability.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy rights.
- Managed a caseload of up to 45 patients weekly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
APRN - Cardiology
Premier Cardiology and Vascular Associates
Maitland
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Evaluated, diagnosed, treated, and managed patients with cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, arrhythmias and hyperlipidemia.
- Ordered and interpreted cardiovascular diagnostic tests, including stress tests, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms and laboratory studies.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
APRN - Cardiology
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Kissimmee
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Evaluated patients in 24-hour chest pain program to expedite acute MI diagnosis.
- Ordered diagnostic exams and medications for effective treatment of cardiovascular emergencies.
- Collaborated with emergency room staff to enhance patient care and workflow efficiency.
NP TEE Lab
New York Presbyterian Weill-Cornell Medical Center
New York
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Evaluated inpatients and outpatients for transesophageal echocardiograms.
- Performed transesophageal echocardiograms and ordered conscious sedation.
- Compiled detailed reports for transesophageal echocardiograms.
- Collaborated with lab staff and physicians to enhance patient care.
NP Coordinator Cardiac Rehab
Lutheran Medical Center
Brooklyn
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Coordinated outpatient cardiac rehab program for patients recovering from cardiothoracic surgery and heart failure.
- Developed personalized exercise prescriptions tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with physical therapist to deliver effective exercise regimens.
- Monitored patients for cardiovascular events during treatment sessions.
- Created educational programs to enhance patient understanding of recovery processes.
- Led patient recruitment initiatives at cardiology offices and cardiovascular conferences.
- Delivered informative in-services to educate referring physicians and healthcare staff.
NP Perkins Heart Failure Center
New York Presbyterian Weill-Cornell Medical Center
New York
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Conducted evaluations, diagnoses, and management for inpatients and outpatients with advanced heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
- Performed and interpreted cardiopulmonary exercise stress tests to assess patient fitness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop JCAHO-compliant LVAD program and training curriculum.
- Delivered education and training on LVAD for nursing staff and patients.
- Compiled UNOS data for heart transplant evaluations and reporting.
- Assessed patients for participation in research studies focused on heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
Critical Care Staff RN
New York Presbyterian Weill-Cornell Medical Center
New York
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement, and adapt individualized care plans.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by providing guidance to other nurses on the unit.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results and other health data to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
RN Tee Lab
New York Presbyterian Weill-Cornell Medical Center
New York
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Prepared patients for invasive tests while administering sedatives and monitoring during procedures.
- Conducted assessments and documented progress in electronic records.
- Implemented infection control protocols to uphold patient safety standards.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures throughout all activities.
Senior Staff Nurse Critical Care
New York University Medical Center
New York
01.2001 - 02.2002
- Delivered patient-centered care in critical care settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Managed acute changes in patient status through rapid identification of problems and initiation of interventions.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Assisted in emergency situations with quick decision-making skills.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation standards.
- Monitored medication administration according to physician orders; ensured accuracy of dosage calculations prior to administering medications.
Senior Staff Nurse Critical Care
New York Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn
03.1998 - 12.2000
- Delivered patient-centered care in critical care setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Educated patients and families about health management strategies.
- Trained and mentored junior nurses on best practices.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12.2024
Master of Science - Nursing
New York University
New York, NY05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Joseph's College
Brooklyn, NY05.2001
Associate Degree - Nursing
Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing
Brooklyn, NY05.1997
Skills
- Patient management and compliance monitoring
- Crisis intervention and mental health assessment
- Medication administration and diagnostic testing
- Health education and psychotherapy
- Team collaboration
Credentials
- MSN
- APRN
- ANP-BC
- PMHNP-BC
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 01/01/98, 01/01/21
- Basic Life Support, 01/01/97 - present
- Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification, 01/01/04 - 01/01/07
- DEA, 01/01/25 - 01/01/27
- ANCC Certification Adult Nurse Practitioner, 01/01/07 -01/01/27
- ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, 01/01/25 - 01/01/30
- Florida, APRN, 9423157, 01/01/15 -present
- Adult Nurse Practitioner, 2007004871, 01/01/07 - present
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, 2024103760, 01/01/25
- Florida, RN, 9423157, 01/01/15 - 01/01/17
- New York, Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health, 492406-1, 01/01/07 - 01/01/18
- New York, RN, 492406, 01/01/97 - 01/01/17
Professional Organizations
American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 11/01/24
Research
- ATHENA-1 Study, Clinical and hemodynamic Improvements after adding Ambrisentan to background PDE5i therapy in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
- Rapid switch from intravenous Epoprostenol to intravenous Remodulin, Using Chrono five ambulatory infusion pump.
- CHEETAH, Test-retest reliability of noninvasive cardiac output testing.
Timeline
PMHNP
Nova Psychiatry
05.2025 - Current
APRN - Cardiology
Premier Cardiology and Vascular Associates
02.2017 - 02.2020
APRN - Cardiology
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
NP TEE Lab
New York Presbyterian Weill-Cornell Medical Center
02.2012 - 06.2015
NP Coordinator Cardiac Rehab
Lutheran Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2012
NP Perkins Heart Failure Center
New York Presbyterian Weill-Cornell Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2011
Critical Care Staff RN
New York Presbyterian Weill-Cornell Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
RN Tee Lab
New York Presbyterian Weill-Cornell Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
Senior Staff Nurse Critical Care
New York University Medical Center
01.2001 - 02.2002
Senior Staff Nurse Critical Care
New York Methodist Hospital
03.1998 - 12.2000
Graduate Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Florida Atlantic University
Master of Science - Nursing
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Joseph's College
Associate Degree - Nursing
Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing
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