Allyzarey Gonzales
Virginia Beach,Virginia
Summary
Compassionate and skilled healthcare professional with diverse clinical and leadership experience. Adept at patient care, emergency response, and community health initiatives, with a strong background in infection control, culturally competent care, and patient advocacy. As Vice President of the Sentara Nursing Students Association (SNSA), successfully led membership growth, fundraising efforts, and student engagement programs, including flu clinics, donation drives, and mentorship initiatives. Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities in high-pressure environments while maintaining excellence in patient care. BLS-certified and multilingual, dedicated to enhancing healthcare outcomes and fostering professional development within the nursing community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - Resource Pool
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Recorded patient data, assisted nurses, and provided compassionate care to improve efficiency and satisfaction.
- Worked as a Patient Care Technician in the resource pool at a Level 1 Trauma Center, providing diverse patient care across the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Units (General ICU, Burn Trauma/Vascular ICU, Cardiac ICU, Neuroscience ICU, Progressive Ventilator Support Unit), Intermediate Care Unit, and Medical-Surgical floors.
Emergency Room Technician
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Responded to emergencies, multitasked efficiently in high-pressure settings, and assisted medical staff with patient care.
- Completed a full-time, 3-month Student Nurse Internship Program (36 hours per week), gaining hands-on experience while shadowing professionals in the Non-Invasive Lab, ICU, Endoscopy, Operating Room, Cath Lab, IV Therapy, and Angio.
Shift Leader
Panda Express
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Worked part-time at Panda Express while completing full-time general studies at Tidewater Community College. Contributed to team success by training new employees, coordinating tasks, and providing input on operational improvements during meetings. Maintained strong relationships with managers and coworkers to foster a positive work environment.
Ticket Booth Attendant
Hornblower Cruises
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Worked at Hornblower Cruises a year after moving to the U.S. while attending high school and taking college credit classes. Collaborated with the team to maintain efficient booth operations and provide prompt customer service. Frequently worked late-night shifts, finishing between 12–2 AM, while balancing academic responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake, VA05-2025
General Studies -
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA12-2022
High School Diploma -
Tallwood High School
Virginia Beach, VA06-2021
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Organization
- Time Management
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Culturally-competent care
- Multilingual: English, Tagalog, Bisaya, Ilonggo
Accomplishments
Vice President, Sentara Nursing Students Association (SNSA)
May 2024 – Present
- Led the successful execution of multiple fundraising and community outreach initiatives, including the Duck Donuts fundraiser, book donation drive, and clinical scrubs sale.
- Coordinated major events such as the In-House and Community Flu Clinics, Children’s Clothing Drive, Valentine’s Gram, and Senior Social Day, enhancing student engagement and community support.
- Spearheaded membership growth and engagement, increasing active participation to 119-218 members and facilitating class visits to introduce new students to SNSA.
- Organized professional development and mentorship programs, including pharmacology tutoring sessions, the mentor-mentee program, Virginia Nursing Students Association Convention participation, and National Student Nursing Association Convention participation.
- Managed logistics for graduation and pinning ceremonies, including flower sales and honor cord distribution to students.
- Supported student leadership development by encouraging sophomore involvement and preparing for SNSA elections.
- Initiated new projects such as the Fresh Fruit Bowl Initiative, Self-Care Raffle, and Clinical Scrubs Donation Drive to support student well-being.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Microsoft Office Specialist - Word, Access, Excel, Powerpoint (Office 2016)
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
Patient Care Technician - Resource Pool
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Shift Leader
Panda Express
09.2020 - 10.2023
Ticket Booth Attendant
Hornblower Cruises
07.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sentara College of Health Sciences
General Studies -
Tidewater Community College
High School Diploma -
Tallwood High School
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