Meleena Banda-Garcia
2125 Yellow Rose Cir. Fairfield,CA
Summary
Adaptable, compassionate and diligent nurse seeking to obtain a clinical nurse position at UCSF to provide complete and competent care to a diverse adult patient population.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
Providence Queen Of The Valley Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Served as patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
Professional Tutor
Dominican University Of California
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help Dominican Nursing students engage in active learning and critical thinking skills for NCLEX-RN Preparation
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Senior Nursing Preceptorship - Adult ICU
St. Mary’s Medical Center Dignity Health
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Completed 145 hours of direct patient care under guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Performed head-to-toe assessments, catheter insertion, ventilation care, safe medication administration (via oral, sublingual, enteral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, ocular, maintained aseptic technique and safe proper use and disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE), participated in interdisciplinary rounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing -
Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA12.2022
High School Diploma -
Angelo Rodriguez High School
Fairfield, CA06.2018
Skills
- Patient Education
- Compassionate Care
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Detail oriented
- Medication Administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Microsoft Office
- Cerner charting system
- Epic charting system
- Pyxis medication dispensing system
- Omnicell medication dispensing system
Licensure & Certifications
- AHA Certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers 08/2022 - 08/2024
- AHA Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support 04/2024 - 04/2026
- California Board of Registered Nursing License #95340219 Expires June 30,2025
Volunteer Experiences
COVID-19 Vaccinator, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael, CA, 01/2021
- Administered first doses of COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in Marin County, documented vaccine administration, ensured completion of COVID-19 vaccination cards, and monitored post-administration for adverse effects. (24 hours)
Timeline
Clinical Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
Providence Queen Of The Valley Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Professional Tutor
Dominican University Of California
01.2023 - 05.2023
Senior Nursing Preceptorship - Adult ICU
St. Mary’s Medical Center Dignity Health
09.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing -
Dominican University of California
High School Diploma -
Angelo Rodriguez High School
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