Shannon Joy Garcia
6636 Argonne Dr. Apt 9302 Fulshear,Texas
Summary
Compassionate mental health and clinical care professional with experience providing high-quality patient care in fast-paced healthcare settings. Demonstrates strong communication, crisis intervention, and patient assessment skills while supporting individualized care plans. Well-versed in patient safety protocols, therapeutic support, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Adaptable, dependable, and committed to promoting emotional well-being, safety, and positive outcomes across diverse patient populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern III – Emergency Room
Lehigh Valley Health Network
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in delivering direct patient care under RN supervision in a fast-paced emergency department, managing patients with diverse and complex conditions.
- Collected and processed blood and urine specimens following infection control and labeling protocols.
- Medication administration under RN supervision (IM, SubQ, IV push) with safe-dose calculations and adverse-effect monitoring.
- Initiated peripheral IV lines and assisted with central line placements, ensuring proper aseptic technique.
- Supported the administration and monitoring of blood transfusions, including patient identification, vital sign checks, and reaction surveillance.
- Participated in trauma care, rapid response, and high-acuity interventions across all age groups.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptor to revise care plans, educate patients and families, and coordinate transitions of care.
- Attended training sessions on emergency care procedures, hospital protocols, and evidence-based practices.
- Demonstrated strong communication, clinical judgment, and adaptability in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
Mental Health Technician
KidsPeace
07.2021 - 04.2025
- Provided direct care, supervision, and emotional support to children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders
- Ensured a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment by maintaining constant awareness of patient behaviors and needs
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans and therapeutic interventions under clinical supervision
- Assisted with crisis prevention and de-escalation using trauma-informed care techniques
- Monitored patient activities, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior or mental status to the clinical team
- Supported daily living activities, routines, and group programming to promote social, emotional, and behavioral development
- Collaborated with nurses, social workers, and mental health professionals to support treatment goals
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols, confidentiality standards (HIPAA), and agency policie
Education
Associate in Science of Nursing -
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazón
San Juan, PR01.2025
Registered Behavior Technician -
RBT License
Houston, Texas02-2026
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 2025
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) 2025
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) 2025
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 2025
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification 2025
- N95 Respirator Fit Testing
- Patient Restraint Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Extern III – Emergency Room
Lehigh Valley Health Network
05.2025 - 12.2025
Mental Health Technician
KidsPeace
07.2021 - 04.2025
Associate in Science of Nursing -
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazón
Registered Behavior Technician -
RBT License
Qualifications
- Experience in high-acuity emergency care across all age groups.
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification *in progress*. expected 02/2026
- Skilled in working with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental or behavioral challenges
- Ability to manage challenging behaviors using positive behavior supports and de-escalation techniques
- Strong foundation in trauma response, rapid assessment, resuscitation workflows, and code team support.