Ana Garcia-Alegria
Burlington
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with extensive clinical experience from multiple clinical site rotations. Proficient in medication administration and patient assessment, I excel in delivering high-quality care while advocating for patient rights. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and safety, I thrive in fast-paced environments and effectively support diverse patient populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Experience
GTCC Student Nurse
08.2024 - Current
- High Point Medical Center-7S Medical Telemetry Unit
- Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-1SA Adult Behavioral Health
- Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center- 5RT CT/Vascular Surgery
- Alamance Regional Medical Center- 2C Med Surg
- Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center- NSICU
- Moses Cone Hospital-2W PCU
- Moses Cone Hospital- NICU
- Moses Cone Hospital- Labor and Delivery
Nursing Technician
Cone Health
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted in patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety during treatments.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Trained new nursing technicians on established protocols and best practices.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Obtain EKGs, capillary blood glucose, and bladder scans.
- Successfully maintain sterile procedure during foley catheter insertion.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Nursing Assistant
UNC Health Care
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Supported end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Improved patient comfort and safety by assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing and dressing.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, North Carolina, NC05-2026
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Wound management
- Emergency care
- Pediatric care
- Geriatric care
- Seizure management
- Maternal-newborn care
- Phlebotomy techniques
- End-of-life care
- Patient safety monitoring
- Patient rights advocacy
- Electronic health records management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Experience
GTCC Student Nurse
08.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
UNC Health Care
11.2023 - 11.2024
Nursing Technician
Cone Health
10.2021 - Current
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College