Karina Garcia
Victoria,BC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on a new challenge. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking and reliable Nurse Manager/Supervisor with strong ability in multitasking. Offering experience of working closely with clients with neurological progressive diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson and others. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Thompson Community Services
Victoria, BC
06.2021 - Current
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan and evaluate patient care plans.
- Identified potential risk factors associated with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for staff to increase knowledge and skills.
- Monitored staffing patterns to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development.
- Participated actively in recruitment and selection processes for new hires.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
- Established effective communication channels between clinical staff members and other departments.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration among physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists.
- Identified physical, emotional and social needs of patients during daily planning and addressed critical issues immediately.
- Coordinated patient care activities across multiple units ensuring continuity of services.
- Handled probationary and annual performance evaluations for nursing staff.
- Created an environment that fosters professional development and patient care excellence.
- Delegated clinical and managerial responsibilities to staff.
- Successfully recruited LPNs and RNs in highly competitive market.
- Managed over 15 nursing staff and 30 health care assistants caring for five highly complex patients over 7 days a week.
- Conducted regular meetings with the nursing team to discuss new initiatives or changes in practice guidelines.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Nurse Supervisor
Island Health
Victoria, BC
09.2017 - Current
- Evaluated new technologies or techniques related to nursing practice and trained staff accordingly.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding service delivery issues.
- Provided guidance, mentoring, and coaching to nursing staff in the unit.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings with physicians, pharmacists, social workers.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate patient care services across the organization.
- Oriented, assessed and mentored staff on correct procedures and clinical skills.
- Prepared reports on quality assurance metrics such as infection rates, medication errors.
- Managed special clinics and adjusted schedules to account for expected changes in service demands.
- Provided leadership during times of crisis or emergency situations in the unit.
- Assessed clinical competency of nursing staff on a regular basis.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts, approving time-off requests.
- Organized orientation sessions for newly hired nurses on proper procedures and protocols.
- Resolved conflicts between nursing staff members or between patients and families as needed.
- Kept clinical supplies at optimal levels.
- Conducted performance appraisals of nurses to evaluate their job performance.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by nursing staff members.
- Maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals outside the organization.
- Monitored patient care activities and identified areas for improvement.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Managed performance of an average of 15-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality to manager
- Observed nurse administration of oral medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
- Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Recruited and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Vancouver Island University
Duncan, BCSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Care plans review, assessment, monitoring and implementation
- Medical Administration
- Clinical Supervision
- Staff Leadership
- Crisis Intervention
- Budget Management
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Patient Care
- Task Delegation
- Hiring and retention
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Multitasking and Organization
- Nursing Assignments
- Staff Development
- Emergency Response
- Care Monitoring
- Budget Planning
- Electronic Charting Skills such as Powerchart
- Conflict Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Performance Improvement
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR
- Nursing Team Oversight
Accomplishments
BC Nurse of the Year 2015 , Bayshore Pediatric Home Care –Burnaby, BC
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Certification
Safety Responsibilities for Managers/Leaders. March 2022
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) for leaders March 2022
Core Pathway- Grievances March 2022
Attendance Management March 2022
Island Health Management Fundamental March 2022
Qualitative Fit Test Workshop Webinar with 3M Canada Company- June 1,2021. Fit tester for Island Health -2022
BCCDC COVID-19 Immunization Competency Course for Nurses-May 9/2021 License of Practical Nursing, Vancouver Island University – Duncan, BC
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Thompson Community Services
06.2021 - Current
Nurse Supervisor
Island Health
09.2017 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Vancouver Island University
Safety Responsibilities for Managers/Leaders. March 2022
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) for leaders March 2022
Core Pathway- Grievances March 2022
Attendance Management March 2022
Island Health Management Fundamental March 2022
Qualitative Fit Test Workshop Webinar with 3M Canada Company- June 1,2021. Fit tester for Island Health -2022
BCCDC COVID-19 Immunization Competency Course for Nurses-May 9/2021 License of Practical Nursing, Vancouver Island University – Duncan, BC
Similar Profiles
CHEKINAH MCINTOSHCHEKINAH MCINTOSH
Support Worker at Thompson Community ServicesSupport Worker at Thompson Community Services
Tracy GauthierTracy Gauthier
Disability Support Worker at Thompson Community ServicesDisability Support Worker at Thompson Community Services
Emmanuel AdedeEmmanuel Adede
Community Support Worker at Thompson Community ServicesCommunity Support Worker at Thompson Community Services