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Rhonda Garcia

San Antonio

Summary

Perioperative Registered Nurse with extensive experience, specializing in patient assessment and emergency response. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive quality improvement initiatives and achieve optimal surgical outcomes. Dedicated to providing compassionate patient education and support in fast paced high-pressure environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
San Antonio
05.2021 - Current
  • Performed pre-admission testing of patients before surgery to ensure they are medically suitable for the procedure.
  • Individualized care for each surgical patient by alleviating anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
  • Assisted with quality improvement initiatives within the Perioperative Department.

Administrator

Nuvision Same Day Procedure Center
San Antonio
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • Assisted in the development of new administrative systems, procedures and policies.
  • Facilitated recruitment process, encompassing job ad postings, interview organization, and new hire onboarding.
  • Managed inventory operations including sourcing pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and ensuring equipment functionality.

Cardiovascular Registered Nurse

Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
San Antonio
10.2015 - 12.2019
  • Performed complete physical assessments of patients with cardiovascular conditions, including taking vital signs and recording medical histories.
  • Assisted physicians in the management and treatment of acute and chronic cardiac conditions, such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and valvular diseases.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX
12-2010

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Preoperative evaluation
  • Emergency response
  • Collaboration skills
  • Patient education
  • Anesthesia support
  • Quality improvement
  • Time management

Certification

  • REGISTERED NURSE - TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING 869110, RENEWAL DUE 10/31/2025
  • ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT, EXPIRES 8/30/2025
  • BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, EXPIRES 8/30/2025

References

  • Bishal Sinha, MD

Hospitalist - Complete Care Medical Associates

Email: bishalsinha@gmail.com

Ph: 917.495.8158

  • Brett Mueller ll, DO, PhD

Ophthalmologist

Email: brett.mueller@muellervision.com

Ph: 817.734.6006

  • Joel Rodriguez, MD

Chief of Surgery - General/Bariatric

Email: joel.rodriguez@riosurgical.com

Ph: 713.320.1550

Accomplishments

  • Daisy Award Winner 2022

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
05.2021 - Current

Administrator

Nuvision Same Day Procedure Center
09.2019 - 05.2021

Cardiovascular Registered Nurse

Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
10.2015 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas Health Science Center

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