Patricia Garcia
@patriciagarcia
Caring and detail-oriented Practical Nurse with clinical expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a strong clinical background and a passion for providing high-quality patient care. My experience spans various healthcare settings, including mental health and long-term care, where I have honed my skills in patient education, care coordination, and utilization review. I pride myself on my attention to detail and my ability to apply evidence-based guidelines to optimize treatment planning and delivery.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated excellent communication skills and a commitment to fostering therapeutic relationships with patients and their families. My recent training in utilization review has equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate complex healthcare systems effectively. I am adept at managing and treating a wide range of health issues, ensuring compliance with care plans, and providing exceptional customer service while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crystal Home Health Care
Jan 2025 - Present (10 months)
Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses and treatment options. Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery. Utilized excellent communication and organization skills.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Baptist Homes of Independence
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery. Managed and treated health problems for adults and the elderly, continuously fostering improvement. Provided excellent customer service and complied with HIPAA confidentiality.
Licensed Practical Nurse
ShiftKey
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Utilized excellent communication and organization skills, including daily electronic documentation of patient status. Managed and treated health problems for adults and the elderly, continuously fostering improvement. Provided excellent customer service and complied with HIPAA confidentiality.
Psych Tech
Center for Behavioral Medicine
Aug 2018 - Jan 2019 (5 months)
Assured quality of care by establishing good rapport with patients and family. Provided excellent customer service and complied with HIPAA confidentiality. Displayed effective communication skills in initiating therapeutic relationships and daily documentation of patient's status.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Rehab & Skilled Nursing
Sep 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Reviewed charts and interpreted health records, submitting data as ordered. Provided excellent customer service and complied with HIPAA confidentiality. Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses and treatment options while assuring quality of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Redwood of Independence
Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Reviewed charts and interpreted health records, submitting data as ordered. Responsible for admissions and discharge planning duties. Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses and treatment options while assuring quality of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Center for Behavioral Medicine
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 10 months)
Displayed effective communication skills in initiating therapeutic relationships with patients. Managed and treated health problems for adults, continuously fostering improvement. Instructed members on compliance with care plans and medication adherence, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
Psychiatric Technician
Center for Behavioral Medicine
Aug 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)
Assured quality of care by establishing good rapport with patients and family. Provided excellent customer service and complied with HIPAA confidentiality. Displayed effective communication skills in initiating therapeutic relationships with patients, including daily documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Remote Learning Services, LLC
Certificate of Completion, Utilization Review
Activities and societies: Taught by Marie Peppers LPN and Judy Clarke, RN
Completed a certificate program focused on Utilization Review principles. Gained knowledge in the process of reviewing medical services for appropriateness and necessity.
Metropolitan Community College – Penn Valley
Associate of Arts, Practical Nurse Certificate, Practical Nursing
Completed coursework for the Practical Nurse Certificate program. Gained the necessary clinical skills and theoretical knowledge to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Metropolitan Community College – Penn Valley
Practical Nurse Certificate, Practical Nursing
Completed coursework towards an Associate of Arts degree with a focus on practical nursing. Obtained a Practical Nurse Certificate, leading to licensure in Missouri.
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