Joni Garcia

Experience

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  Far Eastern University

  Jun 1992 - Mar 1995

  Clinical Instructor

  Provided clinical and classroom instruction for Nursing 103 - Orthopedics, The Endocrine System; Nursing 104 Leadership and Management- Provided instruction to students based on a course syllabus; connected the classroom material and its real-life application and accommodated the varied learning styles and paces of clinical students.- coordinated student rotations or site visits and helped students understand their duties in different settings; - Ensured that the clinical lessons tie in with classroom lessons that have already been completed so that students have the necessary knowledge base for their laboratory or clinic lesson; supervised the students during site visits and rotations, provided guidance as the students work with staff. Show less

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  GSK

  Mar 1996 - Mar 1999

  Professional Medical Representative

  - arranged appointments with doctors, pharmacists and hospital medical teams;- made presentations to doctors, practice staff and nurses in GP surgeries, hospital doctors and pharmacists in the retail sector. - organized conferences for doctors and other medical staff;- built and maintained positive working relationships with medical staff and supporting administrative staff;- managed budgets (for catering, outside speakers, conferences, hospitality, etc.);- kept detailed records of all contacts;- reached and exceeded annual sales targets;- planned work schedules and weekly and monthly timetables; worked with the area sales team or discussed future targets with the area sales manager. - regularly attended company meetings, technical data presentations and briefings;- kept up to date with the latest clinical data supplied by the company, and interpreted, presented and discussed this data with health professionals during presentations;- monitored competitor activity and competitors' products;- developed strategies for increasing opportunities to meet and talk to contacts in the medical and healthcare sector;- stayed informed about the activities of health services in a particular area. Show less

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  Visiting Nurse Group, Inc.

  May 2002 - May 2004

  Visiting RN

  Visiting Nurse for Trach and Vent pediatric patients; - Provided, arranged for, taught and supervised nursing care of the sick and injured for patients in home health services; - Provided health counseling and emotional support to individuals, families and groups. - Consulted with and referred families to appropriate personnel within the agency or other community services.

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  Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

  Feb 2005 - Jun 2016

  Clinical Nurse III, RN BSN CNOR

  > Nursing Team 1st Pediatric Bilateral Hand Transplant (How cool is that!)> Nursing Team Conjoined Twins Separations(Awesome as well, done this 3 times at CHoP)> I support the mission, vision, ethical and core values of my organization; I create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department; > Teach me! I have years of experience but would love to learn something new everyday; > Be part of my team and honor diversity in all shapes and sizes;> I am a patient advocate and am proud to say I provide excellent care to all my patients as I prepare extensive care plans, use good judgment, critical thinking and thorough documentation; > Collaborator with the different patient care units in developing coordinated outcomes and interventions to promote patient progress;> Quality and Patient Safety Advocate;> Last but not least, as a Charge RN, I lead by example. I am a hands-on, in-the-trenches kind of leader, always available and ready to help out my staff, new hires and travelers. Show less

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  Memorial Hermann Health System

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

  RN BSN CNOR, Travel RN
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  The University of Texas Medical Branch

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  RN BSN CNOR, Travel RN

  Circulating RN for Day Surgery Pain Management Procedures, Gynecology, Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopedics and General Surgery

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  Tenet Healthcare

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  RN BSN CNOR, Travel RN

  Scrub/Circulating RN for a 157-bed hospital specializing in General and Colon Cancer Surgery, Hip and Knee Replacements, Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery to name a few. As traveler, I am assigned to orient new staff RN hires and other travelers, I volunteer to take care of the Pedi patients as well.

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  Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, Inc.

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2017

  RN BSN CNOR, Travel RN

  Charge RN for night shift; RN Circulator for Trauma and emergency procedures; Assembled and completed the procedure requirements for the succeeding day; conducted inventory and allotment of supplies for 18 Operating Rooms; Ensured that Code Carts, Trauma rooms and essential equipment are serviced appropriately and always ready for use; Coordinated with evening and day Charge RNs

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  Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

  Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

  Travel RN, BSN CNOR

  Daisy Award-winning, experienced and certified OR RN. I have come back full circle doing what I do best, taking care of children in the Perioperative Unit from simple to complex, including Level I trauma patients. I scrub and circulate Spine Surgery, including VEPTRs, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Craniofacial Surgery, Trauma, Ophthalmology and Oculoplastics, ENT, General, Urology. I circulate Kidney and Liver Transplants, and DaVinci Robotics.

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  Main Line Health

  Dec 2019 - Mar 2021

  Registered Nurse
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  Geisinger

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

  Travel Nurse

  Travel RN

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  Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

  Jun 2021 - now

  Travel Nurse