Honor Society® member
Rachael Garland
registered nurse at -COVID Nurse based out of the Rochester, MN location remotely working in Jacksonville, FL -Responsible for screening patients for COVID, Influenza, RSV and Group A Strep -Educating patients on COVID vaccine inquiries, monoclonal antibody testing, and quarantine / isolation guidelines for exposed and COVID positive patients -Coordinating care between COVID testing sites, Nurse Triage, and primary care providers -Working in a remote position with the Mayo Clinic Virtual Workstation
- masters in nursing
- Class of 2024
- Fort Pierce, Florida
Member since August 2021
About
My goal is to become a nurse practitioner, working in the specialty of dermatology. I am currently enrolled in the MSN-FNP program at the University of South Carolina. During my undergraduate years, I was voted Chapter President of my sorority-- Alpha Phi. I managed to balance leading an organization as well as remaining on the Dean's List for multiple academic semesters. My philanthropic efforts were focused on raising money and awareness for the number one killer of women in the united states--heart disease. I also served as a collegiate ambassador for the American Heart Association in both Tallahassee and Jacksonville.
I was offered a position as a heart transplant nurse at Mayo Clinic. Working at Mayo Clinic placed me a wonderful environment where I could develop into the nurse I am today. I was voted Mayo Clinic Nurse of the Year for 2021. This was a fantastic honor awarded to a nurse that embodies and exemplifies Mayo Clinic's core values. I serve as Unit Council Chair, in which I am the liaison to the CNO. I represent all cardiology departments at Mayo Clinic. After working as a bedside nurse over the last three years, I now feel a calling to pursue higher education in the form of an MSN.
Outside of nursing, I am an active member of the prestigious philanthropic organization, Junior League. I hold the G.O.L.D. title as a member of Alpha Phi Alumnae Association. I am a member of the Graduate Student Nursing Association. I spend my free time traveling to check-off my list of United States National Park hikes.
**27 of 63 National Parks visited**
Education
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University of South Carolina
masters in nursing
2021 – 2024
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University of North Florida
bachelors of science in nursing
2015 – 2017
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Florida State University
associate of arts
2013 – 2015
Honors and awards
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Mayo Clinic Nurse of the Year
A nurse that embodies and exemplifies all Mayo Clinic values.
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Dean's List
4.0 GPA
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Sorority Chapter President
Voted as Chapter President of Alpha Phi Sorority.
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Unit Council Chair
Mayo Clinic Liaison for all Cardiology Departments
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My short-term goal is to become a nurse practitioner, working in the specialty of dermatology. I completed my BSN degree from UNF. I immediately started working as a floor nurse at Mayo Clinic on the PCU heart transplant floor. Working at Mayo Clinic placed me a wonderful environment where I could develop into the nurse I am today. After working as a bedside nurse the last three years, I now feel a calling to pursue higher education in the form of an MSN. I was blessed to gain admission into the University of South Carolina’s MSN-FNP program for Fall 2021. My long-term goal would be to open up my own dermatology office in south Florida. I have always had an eye for symmetry. I hope to be able to become the top in my field with non-surgical facial contouring procedures. I want to make others feel and look their best.
- Graduate school interests
-FNP Rural Community Healthcare
-Debate Club
-Future Farmer's Association- Outside the classroom
Outside of nursing, I am an active member of the prestigious philanthropic organization, Junior League. I hold the G.O.L.D. title as a member of Alpha Phi Alumnae Association. I am a member of the Graduate Student Nursing Association. I spend my free time traveling to check-off my list of United States National Park hikes.
**27 of 63 National Parks visited**
Experience
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registered nurse
-COVID Nurse based out of the Rochester, MN location remotely working in Jacksonville, FL -Responsible for screening patients for COVID, Influenza, RSV and Group A Strep -Educating patients on COVID vaccine inquiries, monoclonal antibody testing, and quarantine / isolation guidelines for exposed and COVID positive patients -Coordinating care between COVID testing sites, Nurse Triage, and primary care providers -Working in a remote position with the Mayo Clinic Virtual Workstation
Oct 2021 – May 2022
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registered nurse
Mayo Clinic Heart Transplant Nurse Patient Population: Heart transplant, cardio-thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, cardiovascular. • Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring through Swan-Ganz catheters and central lines • Anti-coagulant medication administration and patient education • Autonomy over titratable cardiac IV medications • Removal and care of chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, WoundVacs, jejunostomy tubes, urinary catheters, PICC lines, epidural nerve catheters • Management, education, and coordination of destination vs. bridge to transplant care • Pre-heart transplant, post-heart transplant, cardio-thoracic surgical, and vascular surgical patients • ACLS, BLS, LVAD certified
Mar 2018 – Dec 2022
Volunteering
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Philanthropic member of the prestigious women's group.
Junior League
Jun 2018 – Dec 2021
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Founding Chapter President
Alpha Phi Sorority
Aug 2015 – Aug 2017
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Ambassador for American Heart Association at both Florida State University and University of North Florida campus.
American Heart Association
Aug 2013 – Aug 2017
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
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