Allison Grace Garcia
Elk Grove
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with experience across Telemetry, Dialysis, and Medical-Surgical Care, providing high-quality care to medically complex, high-acuity patients. Proficient in continuous cardiac monitoring, rhythm interpretation, rapid assessment, and early intervention, with a strong focus on patient safety and outcomes. Serves as a Charge Nurse on a rotational basis, overseeing unit operations, staffing, and patient flow, while acting as a Preceptor for new nurses and students, providing mentorship and clinical guidance. Known for excellent clinical judgment, effective interdisciplinary collaboration, and calm leadership in fast-paced hospital environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
Mather, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to high-acuity patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring in a Telemetry setting.
- Interpret cardiac rhythms, recognize acute changes in patient condition, and initiate timely interventions and escalation of care.
- Manage patients with complex cardiac,renal,and multi-system conditions.
- Responded promptly to alarms and alerts, enhancing patient safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with Veterans Affairs protocols.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse veteran populations.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported critical changes to healthcare teams promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies effectively.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, maintaining a calm atmosphere for patients during critical moments in their care.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Davita
Sacramento, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and care standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes to inform treatment adjustments and enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis procedures, fostering understanding and adherence to treatment regimens.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care during dialysis treatments.
- Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing during treatment sessions.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CA08-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Clinical leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Licensed RN
- Evidence-based nursing
- Student precepting
- Certified in CPR/AED
Licenses
- Registered Nurse , CA License # 95310743
Accomplishments
- Moved up the clinical ladder with under 2 years of experience becoming a charge nurse and preceptor.
- Became part of Employee Engagement, Veteran Experience, and served as a Flu Champion for 2 consecutive years,
- An active member of the Unit Based Council.
Certification
- NIHSS Certification
- Telemetry Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2024 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Davita
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University