Paulo James D. Garcia
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with background in providing quality patient care. Skills include conducting physical examinations, administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of remaining calm under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse III
Davita Southeast
Washington, DC
01.2014 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
Patient Care Technician III
U.S. Renal Care / Davita Inc.
Hyattsville / Washington, MD / DC
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Set up and operated dialysis machines to provide patient care.
- Conducted pre- and post-treatment assessments of patients, including vital sign monitoring.
- Cannulating patients with fistula needles and performing CVC care, and connecting patients on a set-up hemodialysis machine.
- Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Washington, DC
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Set up and operated dialysis machines to provide patient care.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Holy Angels Institute of Practical Nursing
Philippines03-2005
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Far Eastern University
Philippines03-2002
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse | Maryland Board of Nursing
- Licensed Practical Nurse | District of Columbia Board of Nursing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse III
Davita Southeast
01.2014 - Current
Patient Care Technician III
U.S. Renal Care / Davita Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2014
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2007 - 01.2010
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Holy Angels Institute of Practical Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Far Eastern University