Rebecca Garcia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and high-stress situations. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gulf Coast Outpatient Surgery Center
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided high quality nursing care to patients undergoing outpatient surgical procedures.
- Worked with interdisciplinary health care team to implement individualized patient care.
- IV administration, catheter insertion, medications administration and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Garden Park Medical Center
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Assistant
Gulfside Periodontics
05.2014 - 12.2020
- Prepared patients for oral surgery, reviewed health history, medications, and initiated IV fluids in preparation for sedation.
- Responsible for charting, surgical clearance, clinical notes, radiographs, patient education, formulating treatment plans and presenting prescribed treatment and prescriptions.
Waitress
Shaggy's Beach Bar And Grill
06.2011 - 12.2014
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Biloxi, MS12.2018
Skills
- Excellent in patient care, computer skills, communication skills, and teamwork
- Proficient in patient safety, problem-solving, time management, and critical thinking
- Experienced in IV administration, medication administration, dressing wounds, and assisting providers in medical procedures
- Ability to work directly with patients, families, and doctors and aid in patient eduction
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gulf Coast Outpatient Surgery Center
12.2020 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Garden Park Medical Center
03.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Surgical Assistant
Gulfside Periodontics
05.2014 - 12.2020
Waitress
Shaggy's Beach Bar And Grill
06.2011 - 12.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
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