Tobby Troy Garcia
Temecula,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented, compassionate nursing professional experienced in patient care and advocacy within units. Accomplished at implementing policies, procedures and protocols. Caring and dedicated to optimizing nurses' skills and knowledge.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
The Vineyard Place
Murrieta, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
LVN Charge Nurse
The Springs Rehabilitation Facility
Murrieta, CA
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
LVN Charge Nurse
Sunnyview Nursing Home
Los Angeles, California
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes and sepsis.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
LVN Charge Nurse
St. Andrews Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
01.2015 - 03.2021
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Trained and mentored new licensed nurses on best practices, skilled nursing facility policies and standards of care.
Education
Preferred College of Nursing
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Charting
- Vital Signs Recording
- Procedure Explanation
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Patient Observation
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
The Vineyard Place
06.2022 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
The Springs Rehabilitation Facility
06.2022 - 11.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
Sunnyview Nursing Home
03.2021 - 02.2022
LVN Charge Nurse
St. Andrews Healthcare
01.2015 - 03.2021
Preferred College of Nursing