Tanya Garcia

6844 N Camino Ivanna, Tucson, AZ 85741

(808) 372-0583
taniehawaii15@yahoo.com

SUMMARY
Reliable, service-focused fourth semester nursing student with excellent patient-care and communication
skills gained through five years of experience in healthcare. Compassionate and technically skilled in
attending to diverse patients in the healthcare setting. Loyal and collaborative team player. Expected to
graduate nursing school in December 2018 and currently seeking a position at Tucson Medical Center’s
RN New Graduate Residency Program- March 2019 Start Date.

SK ILLS
Strong communication skills Detail-oriented Patient care and safety
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Diligent Patient Advocacy
Familiarity with medical terminology Culturally competent HIPAA

CERTIF ICATIO NS
 Basic Life Support (BLS)
 Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
 Certified Nursing Assistant
 HIPAA & OSHA

EDUCATION
University of Arizona College of Nursing— Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, 2017 to Present
Currently attending the BSN nursing program and expected to graduate in December 2018.

Pima Community College (CTD) Desert Vista— Tucson, AZ

Nursing Assistant program, Spring 2014

EXP ERIENC E
University of Arizona BSN Clinical Hours
4th Semester:
 Leadership: 180 hours (precepting), 8 hours Leadership Shadow
 Population Health: 75 hours
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3 Semester:
 High Acuity/ ICU: 270 hours
 Psychiatric: 75 hours
2nd Semester:
 Pediatrics: 135 hours
 Med-Surg: 135 hours
  Obstetrics: 74 hours
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1 Semester:
 Long Term Care: 112 hours

Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, AZ — August 2017 to Present

Patient Care Technician (PCT)
• Tends to ill and injured individuals under the supervision of RNs.
• Effectively communicates with medical professionals, patients, and family members.
• Duties include taking vital signs, collecting specimens, aiding patients in transferring and ambulation,
and assisting patient with eating, personal hygiene, and grooming.

Life Care Center of Tucson, Tucson, AZ — August 2013 to August 2017

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Provides nursing assistance to residents in the long term and rehabilitation facility with ADLs such as
grooming, bathing, dressing, eating, and transferring.
• Communicates effectively with nurses, staff, patients and family members.
• Performs and record vital signs and glucose checks as directed by nursing staff.
• Documents ADLs using an electronic medical charting while complying with HIPAA standards.

Club Demonstration Services, Oxnard, CA —- July 2012 to January 2013

Sales Advisor
• Demonstrated effective communication skills by engaging with Costco members and informing the
members about product attributes and benefits.
• Proved efficient ability to follow verbal and written instructions when preparing and demonstrating
food and vendor product to club members for the purpose of promoting sales.

Vol unt eer w ork

FNL Mentoring— January 2012 to May 2012
• Illustrated care and leadership by modeling a good example for middle school students.
• Volunteered extra time to prepare 8th grade students at Balboa Middle School for their transition into
high school and make positive choices along the way.

Interact Club — December 2010 to June 2012

• Demonstrated helpfulness, care, and respect for others through service activities such as Feed the
Homeless, Adopt-A-Grandparent, Community Clean Ups, and Habitat for Humanity.