Registered Nurse
Resume:
HERBERT B. GARCIA
Kearny NJ *****
Cellular: 551-***-**** ~ Email: acb14l@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To acquire a position as a Registered Nurse where I can utilize my relevant clinical experience, excellent patient
relation skills, and ability to co-ordinate diverse health services.
Education, Licensure, and Certification
2013 Registered Nurse, New Jersey
NCLEX-RN examination date: February 2013
(National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses)
2011 Eastwick College, Ramsey, New Jersey
HoHoKus School of Business and Medical Sciences
Associates Degree in Science of Nursing: Graduation date: October 2012
2006 Eastwick College, Ramsey, New Jersey
HoHoKus School of Business and Medical Sciences
Diploma in Practical Nursing: Graduation date: October 2006
2006 Licensed Practical Nurse, New Jersey
NCLEX-PN examination date: November 2006
(National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses)
2006 Certificates: CPR, HIPAA Privacy Regulations, OSHA
Clinical Training
2011-2012 Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack New Jersey
Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic Unit,
2011-2012 Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus, New Jersey
Intensive Care Unit, Community Health Care
2011-2012 Vandyke Nursing Home
Patient Assessment, Case Management
2005-2006 Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus, New Jersey
Gerontology, Psychiatric
2005-2006 The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey
Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, Labor and Delivery, Post-partum Care, Newborn Nursery,
Neonatal Intensive Care
Medical Knowledge
Phlebotomy Oxygen Administration Basic catherization procedure
Urinalysis Pediatric basic care Nursing care plan development
Fingersticks Geriatric care Infection Control-Standard
Accuchek-blood glucose Psychiatric basic care Precaution
Patient Medical History Wound care Patient transfer skill
Vital Signs Chest, NG, gastrostomy tubes Pharmacology
Special Exams; Eyes, Ears Observe and assess IV lines Medication Administration
Assess basic lab values (PO, IV, IM, SC) Wound Vac ( set up and care)
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Work Experience
2013-Present. Compassionate Care Hospice
F/T Hospice RN Case Manager
• Operated under the director of the Director of Clinical Operations and under the Medical
Director’s orders.
• Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family care to support terminally ill
patients and families in home, skilled nursing facility or residential care facility. Frequency of
patient / family contacts will be at the discretion of the Case Manager and his/her assessment of
need, but will be a minimum of once per week. The Case Manager endeavors to utilize teaching,
assessment, and intervention skills to provide comfort care and maximize the quality of life for
the patients and families.
• Assess home care needs, being aware of the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects and gather
data on social, economic and cultural factors which may influence health, well-being and quality
of life
• Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect
confidentially and privacy and communicate in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Provide direct care to patients as prescribed in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care in order to
maintain the highest level of comfort and quality of life and assuming primary responsibility for
case management.
• Evaluate and perform ongoing assessment and revise initial written plan of care with
Interdisciplinary collaboration weekly or as the needs and conditions of the patient/family
change.
• Authorize, coordinate and supervise care, as prescribed in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care,
with contracted vendors in order to meet the needs of the patient.
• Attend and participate in weekly patient care conferences (IDT)
• Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status via a variety of mediums of
communication (verbal, written, email, computer documents and databases). Document patient
care reflecting nursing interventions, patient response to care, patient needs, problems,
capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals. Documentation includes evidence of
appropriate patient/significant other teaching, and the understanding of these instructions is
noted in the medical record. Maintain up-to-date charts and records on patient care and regular
communication with the patient’s physician regarding changes in the patient’s plan of care.
• Investigate and follow through on unusual orders or requests for service or information
• Perform blood draws if required.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as prescribed by the needs of the Team to provide nursing
service to clients when required outside office hours.
• Be available, when possible, to meet a patient/family's need for continuous care in time of crisis.
• Coordinate community resources and other agency disciplines participating in patient care.
• Supervise and maintain ongoing effective communication with other hospice personnel involved
with patient care. This may involve formal and informal team meetings in addition to IDT
• Provide bereavement resources to the family as appropriate.
• Establish HHA plan of care as well as indirectly and directly supervising the plan of care per
regulations.
• Perform as a member of the Compassionate Care Hospice team as a whole and participate in the
Total Quality Management philosophy of the agency.
• Performs other duties as assigned consistent with skills and training and the mission and goals
of the agency.
• Depending on the acuity of the patient, as a Case Manager I was responsible for making 5-6
visits per day with documentation, not including new admissions. Case load is approximately
13-22 patients for 40 hrs/week
• Participate in hospice and community health programs as requested to promote the growth and
understanding of the hospice concept. This includes but is not limited to participation in CCH's
In service program and CCH sponsored education events.
2012-2013 Grace Healthcare Services
F/T Hospice Nurse (Home care)
• Visits Home Hospice patients
• Attends and Participates in Interdisciplinary meetings
• Assists the MD in Recertifying Patients for Hospice
• Teaches Patients and Family safe Medication Administration and end of life care
• Pain and Symptom management and Wound Care
• Evaluates and Assesses patient for Hospice appropriateness
• Supervises Home health aides
• Works in association with Medical Social Worker and Chaplain
2007-Present Care One at Valley
F/T Sub-Acute Nurse 2007-2012/Per Diem 2012-Present
• Supervises 4 CNA’s per shift
• Medicates and treats 14-24 patients per shift
• Prepares and administers medications by; oral, sublingual, intramuscular, intradermal,
subcutaneous, topical, dermal and inhalation routes
• Performs functional assessments and physical examinations
• Inserts and discontinues peripheral IV lines
• Prepares and administers IV fluids and medications such as antibiotics
• Monitors and records intake and output
• Performs a variety of diagnostic procedures: set up rooms with proper equipment for tests,
EKG’s, blood draws and obtaining urine specimens via Foley catheter
• Surgical wound care using a sterile and aseptic technique
• Operates a wound vac machine and maintains complex wound vac dressings
• Maintains the care and upkeep for artificial airways such as oral airways, nasal airways,
endotracheal tube and tracheostomy tube
• Obtains and transcribes orders as given from physicians and nurse practitioners
• Establishes and fosters good interpersonal relationships with families, co-workers,, peers,
and multidisciplinary team members
• Ensures and protects the privacy and personal dignity of patients
• Performs infectious control procedures
• Provides individualized patient teaching on preventative healthcare, health promotion, and
health maintenance
2004-2006 Madison Spine Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Aide
• Helped patients with exercises
• Application of Heat and Cyrotherapy
• Maintained safety in and around the gym area
2002-2003 Hudson Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Aide
• Assisted patients with exercises
• Application of Heat and Cyrotherapy
• Maintained safety in and around the gym area
2001-2002 WESGO Duramics
Machinist and Maintenance
• Operated automatic and manual machines
• Built parts for specific company needs
• Maintained machines
HERBERT B. GARCIA
410 Davis Ave
Kearny NJ 07032
Cellular: 551-***-**** ~ Email: acb14l@r.postjobfree.com
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION
1. Myung Cho, ADON, Facility Educator
Care One at Valley
300 Old Hook Road
Westwood,NJ 07675
2. Tonya Wallace, Human Resource
Grace Health Care Services
105 Fieldcrest Ave
Edison New Jersey 08837
3. Elizabeth Guthaim RN BSN, Clinical Director
Compassionate Care Hospice
1373 Broad Street, Suite 300A
Clifton, NJ 07013
HERBERT B. GARCIA
410 Davis Ave
Kearny NJ 07032
Cellular: 551-***-**** ~ Email: acb14l@r.postjobfree.com
REFERENCES
1. Barbara Sbarra, Nursing Instructor, Director of nursing, BSN RN
Eastwick College, HoHoKus School of Business and Medical Sciences
10 South Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Telephone: 201-***-****
Fax: 201-***-****
Email: acb14l@r.postjobfree.com\
2. Christine Mattila, Hospice Nurse Team Leader, RN
105 Fieldcrest Ave
Edison, NJ 08837
Telephone: 908-***-****
Email:acb14l@r.postjobfree.com
3. Linda Lorenzini RN, Unit Manager
Care One At Valley
300 Old Hook Road
Westwood NJ 07675
Telephone: 201-***-****
4. Dr. Todd D. Pascarelli,Medical Director
Rochelle Park Internal Medicine
96 Parkway
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
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