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Noelia Garcia LPN

Mundelein,IL

Summary

Dedicated New Grad Licensed Practical Nurse with 400+ hours of hands-on clinical experience and training in patient care, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and documentation. Strong clinical training, communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Women's Healthcare Group of Illinois

Gurnee, IL

03.2023 - 03.2025

Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
Performed routine laboratory tests, maintaining accuracy in sample collection and processing.
Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care measures to enhance compliance.
Trained new medical assistants on protocols, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
Implemented best practices for infection control, contributing to a safe clinical environment for patients and staff.
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.

Patient Care Technician

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

Lake Forest, IL

12.2021 - 03.2023

Float PCT- Med surge, ICU, Emergency room, cardiac floors
Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care activities and procedures.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
Supported patients with mobility, hygiene, and personal needs effectively.
Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Herzing University

Kenosha, WI

04-2026

EKG Technician - Health

Triton College

River Grove, IL

12-2022

High School Diploma -

Adlai E. Stevenson High School

Lincolnshire, IL

05-2020

CNA - Health

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL

05-2020

Skills

Certifications: CNA (certified nursing assistant) , BLS (basic life support, LPN (licensed practical nurse)

Core Clinical Skills: Patient Assessment: Head-to-toe assessments, vital signs, neurological checks

Medication Administration: Oral, G- tube, IM, Sub-Q medication administration

Wound Care & Dressings: Sterile dressing changes, and ostomy care

Tube Management: Nasogastric (NG) tube insertion, foley catheterization, and tracheostomy care

EMR: Experience with Epic and Point Click Care

Cardiac Monitoring: EKG and telemetry monitoring

Oxygen Therapy: pulse oximetry, nebulizer treatments, CPAP/BiPAP setup