Ann Gonzalez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse with comprehensive expertise at Christus Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Proven expertise in emergency and pediatric assessment, critical thinking, compassionate care, and team leadership. Adept at interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based decision-making, fostering professional growth and enhancing operational efficiency in high-pressure environments. Fluent in Spanish, enhancing cross-cultural communication.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital of San Antonio
San Antonio, USA
02.2015 - Current
- Delivered age-appropriate emergency care to patients from birth to 18 years in pediatric emergency department.
- Performed rapid assessments, triage, and prioritization based on patient acuity.
- Coordinated unit workflow and staffing as charge nurse to enhance operational efficiency.
- Precepted nursing students, new graduate nurses, and newly hired staff, fostering clinical skills and professional growth.
- Actively participated in unit-based council, serving as co-chair and chair for two terms.
- Engaged in career ladder program to advance nursing expertise.
- Contributed to research data collection for educational publicati
Volunteer Leader
Oak Hills Church – Alamo Ranch Campus
San Antonio, USA
08.2013 - 10.2020
- Supported leadership initiatives and coordinated large-scale ministry events.
- Led women’s ministry leadership teams and coordinated volunteer efforts.
- Served on committees including building planning and staff search committees.
- Coordinated and taught within children’s ministry programs.
- Developed volunteer schedules to ensure coverage for church activities and events.
- Communicated regularly with volunteers to provide support and address concerns.
Church Planter & Director of Children’s Ministry
Rio de Vida Church
Morelia, Mexico
01.2001 - 07.2013
- Co-founded and supported church-planting efforts in a cross-cultural setting.
- Directed children’s ministry and developed curriculum aligned with adult teaching.
- Coordinated short-term mission teams and international visitors.
- Led leadership development and discipleship groups.
- Developed strong cultural competence and Spanish language fluency.
- Mentored new church leaders and volunteers to enhance leadership skills and effectiveness.
- Trained volunteers in various ministry roles, promoting teamwork and effective service delivery.
- Created engaging educational programs for children, youth and adults to learn about the Bible and Christianity.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need of spiritual guidance or counseling.
- Organized events such as retreats, workshops, seminars, conferences. to promote spiritual growth of church members.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Abilene Regional Medical Center
Abilene, USA
05.1996 - 02.2001
- Delivered emergency nursing care at a Level III Trauma Center.
- Provided critical assessments, interventions, and coordination of care for high-acuity patients.
- Functioned as charge nurse.
- Floated to ICU and telemetry units as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, ensuring patient safety protocols were followed.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, and support staff.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Texas A&M University – College of Nursing
College Station, TX05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Biology
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TexasSkills
- Emergency and pediatric assessment
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Preventive care and education
- Evidence-based decision-making
- Leadership and coordination
- Cross-cultural communication
- Spanish fluency
Certification
• Registered Nurse (RN), Texas
• Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) (not current)
• Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) (not current)
Scholarly And Professional Activities
- Unit-based quality improvement initiatives
- Nursing research participation and publication in There's a Snake on My Head: Strategies for Alleviating Fear and Anxiety in Healthcare by Mindy Spiegel.
- Ongoing engagement with evidence-based practice guidelines
- Member of Emergency Nurses Association
Professional Interests
- Primary care and pediatrics
- Preventive health and chronic disease management
- Patient education and health literacy
- Care of underserved and diverse populations
Graduate Clinical Training
- Family Practice and Primary Care 264 clinical hours
- Rural Health 135 clinical hours
- Pediatrics 123 clinical hours
- Women’s Health 76 clinical hours
Timeline
Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital of San Antonio
02.2015 - Current
Volunteer Leader
Oak Hills Church – Alamo Ranch Campus
08.2013 - 10.2020
Church Planter & Director of Children’s Ministry
Rio de Vida Church
01.2001 - 07.2013
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Abilene Regional Medical Center
05.1996 - 02.2001
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Texas A&M University – College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Biology
Abilene Christian University