OG Lois Marie Garcia
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations. Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with more than 15 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of critical care treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
Assistant Director of Nursing
MW Medical Pte. Ltd.
11.2012 - 03.2018
- Specialization: Emergency Home / Medical Center Health Care
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe medication administration, minimizing errors within the department.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing feedback and guidance for improvement when necessary.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall service delivery within the facility.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- In the medical center, handled the clinical aspects of the daily operations of the facility. It includes problem-solving the day to day issues encountered during clinic hours and supporting the nursing team to respond to emergency situations after hours.
- Lead the pharmacy department and work with pharmacy technicians to manage the central supply and dispensary. This covers material management, stock taking, etc.
- Handled 15 full time nurses and more than 50 part time nurses. This includes training needs of the department, working closely with the HR training team as well as the department's trainer. The tasks also include overseeing roster, assisting the Medical Director in running the department and implementation of new procedures/ policies
- Lead the team in health screening projects and mass vaccination and medical examination exercises
- Building client relationships and forming networks among the other healthcare providers who are working with us. We also assist the Business Development and Marketing Department present marketing strategies and help to sell our services.
Registered Nurse
MW Medical Pte. Ltd.
11.2008 - 11.2012
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective patient education on disease prevention and management.
- Educated caregivers on proper techniques for mobility assistance, transfers, bathing, feeding, and dressing support tasks.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring expert clinical judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Facilitated successful transition from hospital to home setting by conducting thorough home safety evaluations.
- Supported families in navigating healthcare system, advocating for necessary resources and services.
- Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
- Managed immunization clinics, ensuring timely administration of vaccinations and reducing the spread of communicable diseases.
Staff Nurse
Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital
03.2006 - 02.2008
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
- Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Velez College
Cebu City, Philippines03.2005
Secondary Education -
St. Louis School - Don Bosco
Dumaguete City, Philippines03.2001
Primary Education -
West City Elementary School
Dumaguete City, Philippines03.1997
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Organ donor procedures
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Peritoneal dialysis knowledge
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
07.2019 - 02.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
MW Medical Pte. Ltd.
11.2012 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
MW Medical Pte. Ltd.
11.2008 - 11.2012
Staff Nurse
Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital
03.2006 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Velez College
Secondary Education -
St. Louis School - Don Bosco
Primary Education -
West City Elementary School
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