KISHA MAE GARCIA

Compassionate and dedicated nursing graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Western Ontario. Equipped with hands-on experience through clinical rotations in diverse healthcare settings. Seeking a registered nurse position to utilize acquired skills and deliver patient-centered care. Eager to communicate and collaborate to develop rapport with the health care team, and other professionals.

• College of Nurses Ontario Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support Provider CPR + AED

• Clinical Experience - Medicine Unit, 01/2022 - 03/2022
• VICTORIA HOSPITAL & CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL – London, Canada
• Proactively communicated and collaborated with Health Care team to provide safe and quality nursing care
• Administered medications via multiple routes (subcutaneous, IM, IV), assisted with Diabetes Management and provided foundational diabetes management teaching to patient
• Assisted and performed patient admission and discharged process to coordinate efficient movement and related paperwork
• Clinical Experience - Sub-Acute Medicine Unit, 09/2021 - 12/2021
• Delivered support with activities of daily living and personal hygiene to support patient health and recovery
• Performed head-to-toe assessments with timely charting, provided effective wound care and administered medications to enhance overall well-being to promptly address health issues
• Clinical Experience - Neurology Unit, 01/2021 - 04/2021
• UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL – London, Canada
• Provided direct care to acute stroke and neurological disorder patients, conducted comprehensive neurological and physical assessments, and supported RN in monitoring patient progress
• Administered foley catheters and change IV/PICC line dressings using sterile techniques with supervision of RN
• Clinical Experience - Short Stay Unit, 09/2020 - 12/2020
• Monitored vital signs and documented details for informational and treatment purposes and administered medications
• Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to address patient concerns under RN supervision
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and coordinating multidisciplinary care teams while interacted with patient population affected by homeless and mental illness while providing compassionate care and therapeutic communication with patients