Rachel A. Garcia MSN, APRN, FNP-C

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Tampa, FL 33617

Mobile:786-***-****

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PROFSSIONAL PROFILE

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Able to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team. Innovative, critical thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit, able to drive critical decision making based on patient specific acuity. Committed to delivering safe, high quality patient care with integrity. Ensuring patient satisfaction while simultaneously delivering evidence based care. Creative and resourceful within the scope of practice. Seeking a full-time position as a nurse practitioner in a stimulating and challenging environment that will provide advancement opportunities. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wound Technology Network Tampa/ Orlando/Miami, FL

Nurse Practitioner, FNP, MSN, DAPWHc Dec 2014 - Present

Conducting assessments, diagnosis, orders, treatments, prescriptions, consultations and referrals specialized in the management and treatment of chronic wounds with adults and geriatrics.

Treatment options include debridement of dead tissue for chronic wounds; particularly diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, non- healing post-surgical wounds and slow to heal trauma wounds.

Debridement of wounds by sharp, enzymatic, autolytic or surgical methods safely completed in the place of patient visit.

Assessing patient conditions and administering effective wound care by ordering effective medications and dressings.

Preventing and identifying infections Specializes in checking for signs and symptoms of infection and educating patients and families on effective wound care procedures, health promotion and disease prevention education.

Directing and recommending of associated services to improve wound healing outcomes including labs, radiologic tests, vascular tests, referrals, home health care, Vacuum Assisted Closure device.

Educating the PCP, CM or referring Physicians on current wound management practices.

Recommending prescription of required medications and/or Durable Medical Equipment or supplies (DME) to facilitate wound healing and/or wound prevention.

Athena Medical Group, LLC

Nurse Practitioner, FNP, MSN, DAPWHc

Tampa Bay Area, FL

July 2022 - March 2023

Application of wound grafting with Allografts and acquiring molecular tests.

Mobile wound Care provided in patient's home environment providing education on disease prevention and overseeing patient's health, Preventing and identifying infections.

Conducting assessments, diagnosis, orders, treatments, prescriptions, consultations and referrals specialized in the management and treatment of chronic wounds.

Treatment options include debridement of dead tissue for chronic wounds; Debridement of wounds by sharp, enzymatic, autolytic or surgical methods.

Assessing patient conditions and administering effective wound care by ordering effective medications and dressings.

Directing and recommending of associated services to improve wound healing outcomes including labs, radiologic tests, vascular tests, referrals, home health care, Vacuum Assisted Closure device.

Educating the PCP, CM or referring Physicians on current wound management practices.

Recommending prescription of required medications and/or Durable Medical Equipment or supplies. (DME) Emergency Department, West Kendall and Baptist Hospital Pediatric ED Registered Nurse RN

Miami, FL

August 2007 - Dec 2014

Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly.

Efficiently and knowledgeably provided RN care for all ER patients, handled intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, Medlock insertions, splinting, and hypothermia protocol.

Triage responsibilities included but not limited to laboratory results, blood work, urinalysis, and performed sterile procedures including catheterization, IV starts and dressing changes.

Administered IV fluids and medications including antibiotics, packed RBC’s, TPN, and narcotics, while carefully monitoring for side effects or any adverse reactions.

Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, assaults, conscious sedations.

Reacted effectively in emergency scenarios, demonstrating sound decision making that helped save patients’ lives. E D U C A T I O N & C E R T I F I C A T I O N S

AUTONOMOUS PRACTICE, ADVANCED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER APRN 9266358 American Association of Nurse Practitioners, recertified March, 2023 MASTERS OF NURSING, Family Nurse Practitioner

Florida International University, graduated 2010

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Barry University, graduated 2007

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE

Miami-Dade College, graduated 2004

APWH Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing Certification DAPWH-c, Certified September 2020

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER, A.H.A.

Recertified December 2023

C O R E Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

Wound management including Lymphedema treatment and management, Diabetic foot care, venous leg ulcer treatment.

Strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families.

Ensure quality of care and open lines of communication between all members of the health-care team.

Proficiency in Medical Records & Documentation, MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Proficient in English and Spanish.

References furnished upon request.

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