Maribel Garcia
St Louis
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Care Partner with a proven track record at SSM St Louis University Hospital, showcasing exceptional skills in vital signs monitoring and compassionate care. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and ethical practice, contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrated strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Care Partner
SSM St Louis University Hospital
07.1997 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and personalized nursing care.
- Promoted patient education by explaining diagnoses, medications, procedures, and self-care techniques in an accessible manner.
- Developed rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds by demonstrating cultural sensitivity and effective communication techniques.
- Managed patient case loads effectively, ensuring that all individuals received the attention and care required for their specific needs.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring and timely reporting of vital signs and potential concerns.
- Managed challenging behaviors from patients experiencing cognitive impairment or emotional distress using de-escalation tactics and therapeutic approaches.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff members on unit policies and clinical procedures ensuring that they were adequately prepared for their roles.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize daily responsibilities effectively while maintaining flexibility in response to changing needs or emergencies.
- Provided support for family members during challenging times by offering resources, guidance, and empathetic listening skills.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping while protecting patient privacy rights.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to expand knowledge base related to best practices in nursing care partnering roles.
- Assisted nurses with complex medical procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes and comfort levels during interventions.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic by consistently arriving early to attend pre-shift report and staying late when necessary.
- Facilitated efficient communication between medical professionals regarding patients'' progress, treatment plans, goals, and discharge planning.
- Exhibited strong teamwork skills by assisting coworkers in providing comprehensive nursing care whenever needed, resulting in a cohesive and supportive work environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to continuously improve the quality of nursing care delivered within the unit or department setting.
- Contributed valuable insights during team meetings on areas needing improvement across the unit for better efficiency.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Maintained a clean, hygienic, and comfortable environment for patients through consistent attention to detail in daily tasks.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St Louis Community College Forest Park
St Louis, MO05-2027
High School Diploma -
Bishop DuBourg High School
St Louis, MO05-1996
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Documentation accuracy
- Wound care
- Electronic charting
- Ethical practice
- Emotional resilience
- Student precepting
- EKG administration
- Catheterization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Decision-making
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Microsoft office
- Safety protocols
- Self motivation
- Infection control
- Analytical thinking
- Quality improvement
- Training staff
- Intake and discharge
- Cardiac monitors
- Procedure assistance
- Tracheostomy care
- Wound dressing
Accomplishments
- Volunteered on 5 North (old Hospital, 96) for my senior school Project.
- Started my medical job as a UA (Unit Assistant, nurse aide/secretary) on 5 North. Neuro/ENT/Surgery floor. Amy Buandistal was the Head Nurse at the time. After Volunteering on her floor, she offered me a job.
- Trained in Phlebotomy, VS, patient care, and secretarial duties.
- Transferred to Neuro/TX ICU (5ICU) after a few years on 5 North and was trained as a PCA (Patient Care assistant/PCT). Angie West, head RN at the time.
- Attended PCT course in DuPaul Hospital.
- As a PCA/PCT, I assessed, charted, bathed, cared, advocated, and reported conditions to my covering RN/MD of patiets.
- As a PCA/PCT, I assisted doctors with Aline, Central line, Ventric, and Codman insertions.
- When SSM bought us, I was demoted to Care Partner. This when I began to be a resource to ALL CPs in the hospital. I would be pulled from my department to train the new CPs in many floors.
- In ICU, I was in charge of training new PCAs, and UAs.
- In ICU, I was responsible for the department stock of supplies.
- My Care Partner Coach program began in development. It was a program where I would train, re-evaluate, and hold CPs accountable of their job duties.
- For 6 months, I picked up extra shifts in the ER for variety.
- I was at one point promoted to CP2.
- After some time, I transferred to PACU. Marla Lopez, Manager at the time.
- In PACU, I am responsible for Patient care, department stock, assist with ECTs, fix computer issues, fix mechanical supplies and be asked to precept new ICU Techs for other floors.
- At some point, I was demoted to CP1.
- During my 27 years, I have attended Sanford Brown college for an opportunity to become an LPN. Finished the training, bur never took the test.
- I am currently working in going to St Louis Community College to further my opportunity be an RN.
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- PCT certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- DIY and Home Improvement
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
Timeline
Nursing Care Partner
SSM St Louis University Hospital
07.1997 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St Louis Community College Forest Park
High School Diploma -
Bishop DuBourg High School
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