Yolanda Garcia
Omaha,NE
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing professional graduating from a Practical Nursing program on July 31, 2026, with over 10 years of hands-on patient care experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Medical Assistant (MA). Skilled in providing high-quality, patient-centered care across community health and pediatric hospital settings. Experienced in patient assessment, vital signs, medication assistance, electronic medical records, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Known for strong communication, professionalism, and the ability to build trusting relationships with patients and families. Preparing to sit for the NCLEX-PN and seeking an entry-level Licensed Practical Nurse position to provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Children's Nebraska
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted pediatric patients with activities of daily living while promoting comfort and safety.
- Monitored and documented vital signs and patient observations.
- Supported nurses with treatments, patient transfers, specimen collection, and daily care.
- Communicated effectively with children and families to provide compassionate, family-centered care.
- Maintained a clean and safe patient environment following infection prevention standards.
- Assisted with admissions, discharges, and patient transportation.
Certified Nursing Assistant / Medical Assistant
OneWorld Community Health Centers
01.2017 - Current
- Provide compassionate care to patients of all ages in a busy community health setting.
- Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints.
- Prepare patients for examinations and assist healthcare providers during procedures.
- Administer immunizations, injections, and medications as delegated and permitted by scope of practice.
- Perform EKGs, point-of-care testing, specimen collection, and phlebotomy.
- Coordinate patient appointments, referrals, and follow-up care.
- Educate patients on preventive health, medications, and treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality patient care.
- Recognized for excellent patient rapport, teamwork, and dependable performance in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Nebraska Methodist College
Omaha, NE07.2026
High School Diploma -
Omaha Northwest High School
Omaha, NE05.2012
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen Collection
- Immunizations and Injections
- Pediatric Care
- Community Health
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Therapeutic Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate Patient Care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Pending NCLEX-PN upon graduation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Children's Nebraska
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant / Medical Assistant
OneWorld Community Health Centers
01.2017 - Current
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Nebraska Methodist College
High School Diploma -
Omaha Northwest High School
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
- Over 10 years of direct patient care experience
- Strong ability to establish trusting patient relationships
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Adaptable in fast-paced healthcare environments
- Dedicated to delivering safe, evidence-based, and culturally competent care