Ale Garcia

Worked as a Registered Nurse in the CVICU, managing 34-bed and 23-bed units. Floated to other ICU or floor units as needed.

Served as a PRN Registered Nurse in the Coronary Care Unit, managing post-op coronary artery bypass patients. Floated between Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, and Neuro ICU.

Provided therapeutic care to critically ill patients in a 12-bed Cardiovascular ICU at a Level 1 Trauma Center. Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.

Worked as a Travel Registered Nurse in a 14-bed Intermediate/Stepdown Unit, caring for pre and post-op surgical patients. Managed acute and chronic cardiac and medical conditions, including arrhythmias and CHF.

Served as a Travel Registered Nurse in the Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit, providing continuous EKG monitoring for patients post-stent and angioplasty procedures. Managed care in a less intense environment.

Provided care for higher acuity patients in a 24-bed Intermediate Care Unit, including those with respiratory failure, stroke, and renal conditions. Managed post-op surgical patients and received a DAISY Award.

Deployed as a COVID Crisis Registered Nurse to Atlanta, Georgia, and New York City as part of a national pandemic response. Assisted the CDC with specimen collection and blood draws for COVID-19 studies.

Performed triage assessments for medical and traumatic emergencies, formulating care plans with interdisciplinary teams. Administered medications, provided patient and family education, and documented care.

Transitioned from LVN to RN, focusing on the medical needs of infants, children, and adolescents in their homes. Performed patient assessments, administered medications, and provided health promotion and teaching.

Accurately reported and documented patient status, care rendered, and provider orders in various specialties, especially pediatrics. Performed diagnostic testing including EKGs and audiograms.

Activities and societies: Clinical Facility Experiences: Seton Main and Dell Children’s Medical Center, ASH, St. David’s Main and North Locations

Provided a foundation for career and education advancement in nursing, fostering the development of knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes. Established a learning environment that valued personal and professional accountability and responsibility. Integrated evidence-based practice and quality improvement to achieve best practice standards.

Grade: Top 10% of Class

Completed high school education and earned a diploma. Achieved academic excellence, graduating in the top 10% of the class.

Activities and societies: Clinical Facility Experiences: Westminster Retirement Community, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin, Seton Medical Center Hays, Seton Shoal Creek Hospital, Cornerstone Hospital, Scott & White, University Medical Center Brackenridge, Austin Regional Clinical, Dell Children’s Medical Center, Lone Star Circle of Care, Austin Independent School District, Travis County Correctional Complex, Seton Northwest Hospital

Performed a variety of nursing skills including obtaining vital signs, physical assessment, basic wound care, and medication administration. Gained experience with sterile dressing changes, tracheostomy care/suction, catheterization, and nasogastric tube insertions. Developed proficiency in intravenous catheterization and enteral feedings.