Brian Antonio Garcia
Suicide Researcher & Hillman Scholar in Nursing Innovation at UNC-Chapel Hill
- Role
- Psychiatric Registered Nurse at UNC Health
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian Antonio Garcia
Having an interdisciplinary background, my work lives at the intersections of public…
Experience
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Oct 2023 — Present · Chapel Hill, NC, US
Assessed and provided comprehensive clinical care for adults experiencing acute and chronic psychotic disorders within an 18-bed inpatient unit. Floated to additional units in Neuroscience Hospital including: Behavioral Health Emergency Department, Crisis, Eating Disorders, Gerontology, Pediatrics, Peri-partum- Psychotic Disorders Expertise: Conducted comprehensive assessments, considering physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients living with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, catatonia and other psychotic diagnoses, including psychotropic medication management- De-escalation & Crisis Intervention: Employed CPI-certified skills to de-escalate agitated behaviors, manage crisis situations, and ensure the safety of patients and staff- Collaboration: part of an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, social workers, and OT/PT to develop individualized care plans and ensure seamless patient care transitions- Therapeutic Communication: Established rapport and trust with patients experiencing psychosis, employing active listening, clear communication, and cultural sensitivity- Discharge Planning: Assessed discharge needs and collaborated with families to develop post-hospitalization support systems.
Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Accelerated Bachelor of Science, Nursing
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Interdisciplinary Arts - Performance
2012 — 2016
Skills
- Lgbt Rights
- Microsoft Office
- Sewing
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Makeup Artistry
- Creative Writing
- Illustrator
- Research
- Nonprofits
- Spanish Translation
- Public Speaking
- Final Cut Pro
- Dance
- Flash Animation
- Grant Writing
- Html5
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Event Production
- Donor Development
- Gender Studies
- Photoshop
- Performing Arts
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Grassroots Fundraising
- Video Editing
- Microsoft Word
- Event Management
- Costume Design
- Databases
- Adobe Photoshop
- Customer Relations
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