Aida Gonzalez, RN, BSN
Casselberry
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 20 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Med Surg & Orthopedics Unit
AdventHealth Hospital
02.2013 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Pre - Operative Preparation to Post Operative Rehabilitation
- Collaborate with other healthcare Professionals to develop and implements care plans.
- Educate patients on surgical procedures and recovery.
- Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
- Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare Team.
- Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts and health records.
- Educate patients on steps to take to manage pain and how to avoid post surgical infections.
- Helps patients improve mobility and functionality.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Cardiovascular Hospital (Part Time)
01.2010 - 02.2013
- Triage incoming patients based on level of injury or illness
- Provide First Aid and CPR as needed
- Immediate stabilization of incoming patients
- Create and maintain incoming patients records
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Help transfer stable patients to other units
Occupational Health Nurse
Abbott Laboratories (Manufacturing)
01.2009 - 02.2013
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
- Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.
- Conducted regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early, improving overall workforce wellbeing.
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management regarding occupational health concerns, promoting an open dialogue around workplace safety issues.
- Developed return-to-work plans tailored to individual needs that expedited recovery time after illness or injury.
- Improved employee health by implementing comprehensive wellness programs and initiatives.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Developed targeted injury prevention programs through careful analysis of incident trends, leading to fewer workplace accidents.
- Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Streamlined the workers'' compensation process, ensuring timely payments and proper medical treatment for injured employees.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care for employees receiving treatment outside the workplace.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive employee wellness programs that addressed physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Collaborated with management to develop policies for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, resulting in decreased absenteeism.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Analyzed organizational ergonomics for optimal workstation design that reduced strain-related injuries.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
- Led first aid training sessions to increase emergency preparedness among staff members.
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Wilma Vazquez Hospital (Part Time)
03.2006 - 01.2009
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Occupational Health Nurse
Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company
07.2001 - 01.2009
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
- Conducted regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early, improving overall workforce wellbeing.
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Developed targeted injury prevention programs through careful analysis of incident trends, leading to fewer workplace accidents.
- Developed return-to-work plans tailored to individual needs that expedited recovery time after illness or injury.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Streamlined the workers'' compensation process, ensuring timely payments and proper medical treatment for injured employees.
- Collaborated with management to develop policies for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, resulting in decreased absenteeism.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Analyzed organizational ergonomics for optimal workstation design that reduced strain-related injuries.
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Arecibo
Arecibo, PR06.1986
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- EMR / EHR
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Care Coordination
- Training staff
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Med Surg & Orthopedics Unit
AdventHealth Hospital
02.2013 - Current
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Cardiovascular Hospital (Part Time)
01.2010 - 02.2013
Occupational Health Nurse
Abbott Laboratories (Manufacturing)
01.2009 - 02.2013
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Wilma Vazquez Hospital (Part Time)
03.2006 - 01.2009
Occupational Health Nurse
Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company
07.2001 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Arecibo