Robert E. Garcia

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San Jose, CA ****3

408-***-**** (cell); acu1fx@r.postjobfree.com

MILITARY SERVICE

United States Army, SC, AL & CO, 1992 - 1996

Chief Warrant Officer 2

Army Aviator, qualified to fly UH-1H and OH-58 A/C helicopters

EDUCATION

Mission College, Santa Clara, CA, May 2013

Associate of Science, Vocational Nurse (Deans’ List)

San Jose State University, San Jose CA, December 1991

Bachelor of Science, Aviation

EMPLOYMENT

Representative Payee of America, Inc. March 2014 – May 2016

President/Chief Executive Officer: Conceived and created a California 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that cared for elderly and/or mentally ill clients who could not maintain their personal finances. Worked extensively with the Social Security Administration (SSA) at all levels, including SSA Headquarters in Baltimore, MD. Worked with local government, social services and mental health agencies ensuring our clients received the best care available. Worked closely with several bank managers to ensure financial oversight and transparency.

Valley Medical Center – Sobrato Oncology Clinic January 2014 – March 2016

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Oncology Nurse: Assisted doctors, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and medical assistants with patient care needs, including, but not limited to, providing status on vital patient information, strategizing with in-patient care needs, administering intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, and assisted with intravenous medication; assisted in discharging patients and attending to end-of-care needs; provided assistance with LVN associated responsibilities, including emotional and therapeutic support and ongoing monitoring and end-of-life support; and provided assistance to the Homeless Care Department, including mobile visits to homeless encampments.

Saint Louise Regional Hospital, Gilroy, CA July 2009 – May 2015

Emergency Room and Radiology Clerk: Responsible for registering emergency and radiology department patients; assisted in patient care and needs; fostered a congenial working environment by ensuring team members adhered to hospital’s policies and procedures while becoming a pivotal member of the medical staff and team; and formulated intake procedures for Patient Insurance Tracker and ER Transfer Checklists for Skilled Nursing Facilities.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Pathways to American Indian and Alaska Native Wellness, San Jose, CA January 2015 – Present

Volunteer: Assisted in developing research projects at San Jose State University’s Native Americans and Alaska Natives project; and worked as a research volunteer collecting historical trauma data as well as assisted in developing a Diabetes Prevention Program.

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara County, San Jose, CA January 2012 – December 2014

Volunteer: Provided assistance in the Diabetes Prevention Program to nurse practitioners, including, but not limited to, assisting with patient home visits and schedule care; provided patient education and resource awareness for diabetic preventive care; and performed ordinary patient care diagnosis including, recording basic vital and health conditions, hand and foot examinations, and assisted in ambulatory and patient transfer care needs.

Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose, CA January 2009 – December 2011

Volunteer: Assisted with patient services, emergency department; assisted in developing a volunteer program in the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) for individuals looking to volunteer time to patient care; provided ongoing assistance to hospital staff, emergency room technicians, nurses and physicians by organizing and maintaining necessary medical and non-medical inventories; and assisted with patient in/out admissions and discharge while interacting with patient’s families.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Licensed Vocational Nurse (#278051) Expires 11/17

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Workers Expires 09/16

Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement Expires 10/17

Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument privileges – Rotary-wing N/A

MEDICAL SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

Meditech

IBEX

EPIC

Office SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

Microsoft Office Suite

Quickbooks Financial Software

Peoplesoft Human Resources Software

Adobe Software

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