Rosita Garcia
Burleson,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong communication and critical thinking skills. Proficient in advocating for students' healthcare needs and providing essential support in diverse learning environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse Aide
Crowley Independent School District
Crowley, Texas
10.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Communicated with students about feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
- Conducted immunization programs and sight and hearing testing.
- Greeted and logged in students arriving at office.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
School Nurses Aide
Crowley ISD
Crowley, Texas
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Greeted and logged in students arriving at office.
- Conducted immunization programs and sight and hearing testing.
- Conducted data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed daily office operations and maintained a clean and efficient workspace.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information and documents.
- Utilized office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines efficiently.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflo
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Modified teaching strategies and techniques to meet the individual needs of children with diverse learning styles.
Substitute Teacher
Crowley ISD
Crowley, Texas
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to manage student disputes.
- Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Encouraged student participation and active learning in the classroom.
- Integrated real-world examples to make learning relevant and engaging.
Daycare Teacher
Cornerstone Children's Academy
Burleson, Texas
07.2016 - 08.2020
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
Certified Medical Assistant
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth, Texas
07.2009 - 02.2015
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Clerical Administrator
SW Gastroenterologist Surgical Center
Burleson, Texas
07.2008 - 12.2009
- Received and distributed incoming mail, messages and packages to appropriate individuals.
- Answered multi-line telephone system and routed calls to appropriate personnel.
- Supported office clerical functions using word processing and other software, email and office machines.
- Performed data entry and recordkeeping tasks to track company correspondence and updates.
- Communicated with customers, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints.
- Opened, sorted and routed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.
- Used register system to ring up customer purchases, process payments, and issue receipts.
- Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws, and other power tools.
Education
GED -
Workforce Adult Educational Center
Fort Worth, TX09-2010
Certificate As Diploma - Clerical/Medical
Remington College
Fort Worth, TX09-2008
Skills
- Oral and written communication
- Critical thinking
- Team supporter
- Bilingual
- Adaptable, flexible
- Time management
- Planning
- Work ethics
- Dependable
- Organized
Timeline
School Nurse Aide
Crowley Independent School District
10.2025 - Current
School Nurses Aide
Crowley ISD
05.2021 - 09.2023
Substitute Teacher
Crowley ISD
08.2020 - 05.2021
Daycare Teacher
Cornerstone Children's Academy
07.2016 - 08.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
JPS Health Network
07.2009 - 02.2015
Clerical Administrator
SW Gastroenterologist Surgical Center
07.2008 - 12.2009
GED -
Workforce Adult Educational Center
Certificate As Diploma - Clerical/Medical
Remington College