Talia Garcia

Dedicated Registered Nurse with hands-on burn unit experience delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care. Skilled in wound management, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient education. Committed to clinical excellence and positive patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse – Burn unit - Methodist Hospital

(2025-09)

Provided comprehensive nursing care for adult patients with acute burn injuries in a high-acuity hospital setting.

• Deliver advanced burn care including wound assessments, dressing changes, and pain management per evidence-based protocols
• Monitor and manage burn-related complications including infection risk and fluid/electrolyte imbalances across high-acuity patients
• Collaborate with surgeons, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams to design and execute individualized patient care plans

Tutor - Southwest Texas College

(2022-06 - 2025-09)

Tutored college students in College Algebra, Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II, Microbiology, and English.

• Tutored nursing and academic students at Southwest Texas College over 3+ years, driving measurable grade improvements
• Applied diverse instructional strategies including visual aids and hands-on activities to boost student engagement and retention
• Supported student success through personalized coaching aligned with course objectives and clinical competency standards

Accounts Receivables - Oasis Outback

(2019-06 - 2022-04)

• Managed accounts receivable, cash reconciliation, and inventory audits ensuring financial accuracy across daily operations

Associate's degree - nursing - Southwest Texas College (2025-05)

Associate's degree - general studies - Southwest Texas College (2017-05)