Rebecca Garcia
Augusta,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with an 18-year history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Urgent MD/MedNow Urgent and Primary Care
Augusta/Thomson/Martinez , GA
2022.01 - Current
- Performs procedures including laceration repair/suturing, incision and drainage of abscesses, foreign body removal and splinting
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up services.
- Medical weight loss
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Lexington Medical Center
Lexington , SC
2021.01 - 2021.12
- Orders appropriate evidence- and guideline- based diagnostic testing, laboratory testing and procedures including appropriate genetic and molecular studies
- Performs a pharmacological assessment that includes analysis of potential interactions of recommended cancer treatment and current medications
- Anticipates the potential risk for treatment toxicity(ies)and impact on health, function and safety.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
Registered Nurse
Augusta University Medical Center ENT/Plastics
Augusta , GA
2019.10 - 2020.12
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
Augusta , GA
2018.02 - 2019.10
Emergency Room/Burn ICU Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital
Augusta , GA
2007.02 - 2018.02
Registered Nurse
Aurora Lakeland Medical Center
Elkhorn , WI
2005.06 - 2006.12
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
10.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College
05.2005
Skills
- Performed computer charting using MEDITEC, CPRS, Cerner, Epic and Prima
Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
- Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Georgia, South Carolina, Utah and Florida
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Saving) certification
- BLS (Basic Life Saving) certification
- DEA certification
- DOT certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Urgent MD/MedNow Urgent and Primary Care
2022.01 - Current
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Lexington Medical Center
2021.01 - 2021.12
Registered Nurse
Augusta University Medical Center ENT/Plastics
2019.10 - 2020.12
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
2018.02 - 2019.10
Emergency Room/Burn ICU Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital
2007.02 - 2018.02
Registered Nurse
Aurora Lakeland Medical Center
2005.06 - 2006.12
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
- Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Georgia, South Carolina, Utah and Florida
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Saving) certification
- BLS (Basic Life Saving) certification
- DEA certification
- DOT certification
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