Olga Garcia
Cañon City,CO
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record of improving patient outcomes through meticulous medication administration and vital signs monitoring, as demonstrated at Supplemental Health Care. Skilled in both direct patient care and compassionate service, I excel in fast-paced healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality, continuous patient care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over [Number] years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
2016.06 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Canon Lodge Care Center
2023.05 - 2024.04
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Community Mental Health Nurse
CMHIP/Pueblo
2019.05 - 2021.09
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
LPN 3
Jackson Health System, JMH
2005.12 - 2016.06
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN Detox Nurse
Armour Correctional, Broward -Florida/ Main Jail
2013.02 - 2016.05
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tenet Healthcare, Florida Region
1991.09 - 2005.11
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
McFatters Vocational College
Davie, FL10.1989
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Health Promotion
- Discharge Planning
Certification
- IV certify License - 28 yrs
- Labs Draws.
- CPR-AED.
- Hospice care.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Canon Lodge Care Center
2023.05 - 2024.04
Licensed Practical Nurse/Community Mental Health Nurse
CMHIP/Pueblo
2019.05 - 2021.09
Licensed Practical Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
2016.06 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN Detox Nurse
Armour Correctional, Broward -Florida/ Main Jail
2013.02 - 2016.05
LPN 3
Jackson Health System, JMH
2005.12 - 2016.06
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tenet Healthcare, Florida Region
1991.09 - 2005.11
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
McFatters Vocational College