Amy Gonzalez
El Paso
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable Registered Nurse offering 1 year experience as LVN in Home Health. Looking to leverage skills in medical expertise into an ICU Staff Nurse role. Committed to providing compassionate, quality care as a Registered Nurse. Eager to learn and build upon critical thinking and patient-centered care skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health | THOP
09.2023
- Independently administered influenza vaccines to THOP staff
- Oversaw quality improvement nurse in examining healthcare data to identify areas for improvement to enhance patient care quality and outcomes
- Evaluate protocols and procedures to improve patient care delivery
- Identify areas for improvement and implement change to address deficiencies effectively
- Implement evidence-based practice to apply guidelines to deliver quality, safe, and effective patient care
- Transitions to
Mental Health |El Paso Behavioral Health
03.2023
- Mental status assessment
- Medication administration and education for all patients
- Therapeutic communication
- De-escalation techniques
University Medical Center
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Triaged patients based on acuity levels
- Airway management such as patency and adequacy of breathing, vital sign assessment, trauma evaluation, assessing for signs of shock
- Performed rapid assessments to identify injuries and intervene appropriately
- Managed multiple patients with diverse medical needs
- Prioritized care and making quick decisions in high-pressure situations
- Obtained detailed medical history to guide treatment decisions
Red Raider Alliance President
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided leadership, set goals and oversaw the overall operations of the organization
- Organize and lead meetings and events by collaboraing with other student organizations at school and community events
- Established mentorship guidelines, matched mentors with mentees, monitored progress of the mentorship relationship and evaluated the effectiveness of the organization to ensure objectives were met
- Developed and implemented initiatives to support student engagement and growth
Intensive Care Unit, University Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed ventilators who required ventilator support by understanding ventilator settings, oxygenation parameters and responding changes in patients respiratory status
- Proficiency in conducting physical assessments and implementing care plans
- Prioritized patient care based on acuity levels
- Knowledgeable of infection control protocols and safety measures
- Titrated vasoactive medications to maintain hemodynamic stability
- Interpreted arterial blood gas results and adjusting patient accordingly
- Cared for patients post cardiac surgery or with complex medical conditions
- Ability to assess and manage patients with complex needs in a critical care setting by applying set skills of personalizing care leading to improvement of medical conditions.
Pediatric ICU & Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, El Paso Children’s Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted routine assessments and monitored for signs of distress or complications
- IV medication administration, calculating dosages, verifying compatibility and monitoring patient for adverse reactions and ensuring proper infusion rates
- Provided family-centered care, effectively communicated with family offering emotional support, involving them in care decisions, and provided education on patient condition
- Cared for patients with hydrocephalus, patients under phototherapy, and respiratory support
- Assisted in bathing and independently bottle-fed patients.
Labor and Delivery
University Medical Center
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted in vaginal birth
- Performed newborn assessment & APGAR test
- Became familiar with fetal monitoring interpretation
- Conducted post-partum assessment on mother and baby
- Performed medication administration and education to all patients
University Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Confidently performed medication administration, oral, subcutaneous and IV while providing education for all patients
- Performed thorough physical assessments, assisted with bedside care, bedside baths, oral feeding, and perineal care
- Assisted in IV administration
- Successfully started IV’s, primed IV and piggyback medications as well as properly set up IV pump and rate
- Successfully administered Foley catheter using sterile technique as well as performing proper Foley care on male and female patients
- Assisted in blood transfusion, while monitoring for transfusion reaction signs and reassessing vital signs at the appropriate times.
LVN, Care Home Health Agency
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Patient home visits to adult/elderly patients diagnosed with chronic conditions and provided nursing care in home setting
- Followed treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, discomfort, infections and complications and optimize patient outcomes
- Acquired communication skills and educated patient and patient family on safe treatment of illnesses and conditions and maintenance of safe and healthy environment for the patient
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress, symptoms, and vital signs on each visit
- Wound dressing and care, G-tube feedings and care, medication administration, patient bathing and hygiene assistance, monitor blood glucose, and blood pressure monitoring.
Education
El Paso Community College
Baccalaureate of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Skills
- Time management
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Communication skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Highly adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Patient advocacy
- Technical skills (such as proficiency in medical equipment and technology)
Accomplishments
- Texas RN License
- Basic Life Support
Interests
SIGMA Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Active member
Timeline
University Medical Center
10.2023 - 12.2023
Community Health | THOP
09.2023
Pediatric ICU & Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, El Paso Children’s Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023
Labor and Delivery
University Medical Center
06.2023 - 07.2023
Red Raider Alliance President
05.2023 - 12.2023
Intensive Care Unit, University Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Mental Health |El Paso Behavioral Health
03.2023
University Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
LVN, Care Home Health Agency
07.2021 - 05.2022
El Paso Community College
Baccalaureate of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Science Center