Ana L. Gomez
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in orthopedics, rehabilitation, and acute care. Adept at patient-centered communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and critical thinking, ensuring safe and effective care in clinical settings. Skilled in managing chronic and acute conditions, including sepsis, pneumonia, dysrhythmias, post-surgical recovery, and GI disorders. Bilingual in English and Spanish, fostering culturally competent care and health literacy. Passionate about patient advocacy, safety, and evidence-based practice to enhance healthcare outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Ortho/Rehab/Acute Care
Memorial Hermann, Greater Heights
02.2023 - 11.2024
- - Delivered comprehensive nursing care in a fast-paced clinical environment, managing diverse patient populations with acute and chronic conditions.
- - Performed comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, EKG interpretation, and neurological checks, ensuring early detection of complications.
- - Administered medications, IV therapies, and blood transfusions, adhering to strict patient safety protocols.
- - Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and case managers to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
- - Provided patient education on disease management, treatment plans, and preventive care to enhance patient engagement and adherence.
- - Ensured infection control compliance, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- - Responded to medical emergencies (Code Blues, Code STEMI, and Rapid Response calls), applying critical thinking and emergency interventions.
- - Assisted with non-invasive ventilation management and wound care for post-surgical patients, cellulitis, and BKA wounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Houston Community College, Coleman
Houston, TX12.2022
Skills
- - Patient Education & Preventive Care - Educating patients on chronic disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications
- - Clinical Assessments & Diagnostic Interpretation - Proficient in EKG interpretation, vital signs assessment, and neurological checks
- - Interdisciplinary Collaboration - Strong teamwork skills, coordinating with physicians, case managers, and specialists to ensure holistic patient care
- - Ambulatory & Outpatient Care - Experience providing primary care support, including vaccine administration, wound care, and chronic disease monitoring
- - Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Proficiency - Skilled in EPIC and Windows-based systems for accurate documentation and patient tracking
- - Bilingual (English & Spanish) - Enhancing communication, patient comprehension, and cultural competency in a diverse clinical setting
- Infection control expertise
- - Emergency Response & Critical Thinking - Rapid decision-making in urgent care settings, including handling cardiac events, respiratory distress, and acute conditions
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (ANA) - Member
Texas Nurses Association (TNA) - Member
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses- Member
Certification
- - Texas Registered Nurse (RN) License - Active
- - Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association - Current
- - Advanced Cardiovascular Live Support (ACLS)- Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Ortho/Rehab/Acute Care
Memorial Hermann, Greater Heights
02.2023 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Houston Community College, Coleman