ANGEL E. GONZALEZ
Plainfield,IL
Summary
I am seeking an opportunity that will utilize my extensive Operating Room experience (over 25 years in surgery) while providing the potential to make a difference through professional growth and development. Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through many years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. The Majority of my experience is in Total Joint Orthopedic, Spine, Neurosurgery. I'm also comfortable circulating General, Gyne & Urological surgery.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
FoxHire LLC
Montgomery, AL
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Operating Room Nurse
Fusion Medical Staffing
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Overnight OR Charge Nurse & Epic OR Consultant
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - 01.2022
- Was a key member of the OR epic transition team due to my previous experience with Epic for operation room use and documentation
- Met regularly with OR senior management to provide insight and input for EMH’s Epic OR Op-time build
- My knowledge of Epic was used to help the OR team build/request functions that were not implemented or being used during my time at Edward Hospital
- This knowledge base and sharing of insights and ideas helped the Elmhurst OR Epic transition team rollout a successful and smooth transition for the OR staff
- Management of the surgical staff in order to facilitate the completion of surgical add-ons and late scheduled rooms
- Utilization of OR call teams in order to complete emergent surgical add on cases
- Schedule surgical add on cases and finalize the next day’s schedule
- Assign appropriate surgical suite based on case type
- Review and provide surgical specialty equipment based on surgeon preference and case type.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
PM Shift Charge Nurse
Edward Hospital
07.2013 - 08.2016
- Daily management of entire operating room staff (nurses, surgical techs, support staff) which can range from 20 to 40+ personnel depending on the case load
- Collaborate with surgeons to assign correct staff in order to facilitate excellent case flow and performance based on specific case needs
- Collaborate with anesthesia to assign correct anesthesia personnel for specific case needs such as pediatrics or cardiac anesthesia
- Manage entire surgical schedule including surgical add-ons emergent and non-emergent
- Provide support to offsite departments that require the need for anesthesia services such as Endolab, Cathlab, and MRI
- Communicate and collaborate with various nursing floors, preoperative surgery, post op surgery and transport services to facilitate timely patient flow before and after surgery.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Neurosurgical Services Team Lead
Rush Copley Medical Center
12.2011 - 07.2013
- Daily management of the neuro team, consisting of 4 nurses and 2 surgical technicians, including monitoring of patient care, equipment/inventory maintenance, coaching and performance evaluations, and hiring
- Constant active and clear communication with all levels of management, including Program Directors, cross-functional managers, surgeons and staff, as well as patients and their families
- Point of contact and facilitator of all add on emergent or non-emergent neuro cases.
- Collaborated on program operations and relayed participant feedback for improvements.
Operating Room Registered Nurse, Clincal Coordinator
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
09.2000 - 12.2011
- Neurosurgery & Orthopedic Surgery
- Daily management of ortho/neuro team, consisting of 8 nurses and 8 surgical technicians, including monitoring of patient care, equipment/inventory maintenance, coaching and performance evaluations, and hiring
- Constant active and clear communication with all levels of management, including Program Directors, cross-functional managers, surgeons and staff, as well as patients and their families
- Relentless evaluation of supplies and processes, as evidenced by saving over $3.5 million in the last 36 months through research, renegotiation and constant strive for increased efficiencies
- Execution of circulator or scrub nurse role in cases as needed (proficient in all general services, with greatest experience in ortho/neuro), including maintaining meticulous records and adhering to all procedures
- Goal-oriented approach to career development, as evidenced by working up the chain from Certified Surgical Technologist
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of physicians, nurses and support staff.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Oversaw quality assurance programs to enhance performance and consistently achieve superior care standards.
Certified Surgical Technologist & Combat Medic
US Army
02.1997 - 02.2004
Certified Surgical Technologist
Resurrection Medical Center
02.1999 - 09.2000
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Edward Hospital
10.1998 - 02.1999
Certified Surgical Technologist
Children's Memorial Hospital
09.1997 - 10.1998
Education
Nursing
William Rainey Harper College
Diploma - Operating Room Specialist
US Army Academy of Health Sciences
Diploma - Medical Specialist (EMT
US Army Health & Sciences
Skills
- Circulating
- Procedure Assistance
- Care Coordination
- Medical Record Keeping
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Instrument Sterilization
- Surgical Assistance
Additional Information
- REFERRALS: Available upon request.
Certification
ACLS
BLS
CPR
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
FoxHire LLC
01.2024 - Current
Operating Room Nurse
Fusion Medical Staffing
01.2022 - 12.2023
Overnight OR Charge Nurse & Epic OR Consultant
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - 01.2022
PM Shift Charge Nurse
Edward Hospital
07.2013 - 08.2016
Neurosurgical Services Team Lead
Rush Copley Medical Center
12.2011 - 07.2013
Operating Room Registered Nurse, Clincal Coordinator
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
09.2000 - 12.2011
Certified Surgical Technologist
Resurrection Medical Center
02.1999 - 09.2000
Certified Surgical Technologist
Edward Hospital
10.1998 - 02.1999
Certified Surgical Technologist
Children's Memorial Hospital
09.1997 - 10.1998
Certified Surgical Technologist & Combat Medic
US Army
02.1997 - 02.2004
Nursing
William Rainey Harper College
Diploma - Operating Room Specialist
US Army Academy of Health Sciences
Diploma - Medical Specialist (EMT
US Army Health & Sciences