Ariel Gonzales, RN, BSN
Miramar,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with 5+ years of diverse clinical experiences spanning PICU, ICU, & ED. Skilled in patient triage via phone and secure EMR messaging, with expertise in symptom assessment, side effect management, and patient counseling. Tech-savvy clinician with proven adaptability across critical and acute care settings, now seeking to leverage bedside expertise in a virtual RN role to expand access to quality digital healthcare.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float
Jackson Memorial Hospital
12.2019 - Current
- Triage patient/family concerns through phone calls, bedside updates, and secure EMR messages, providing evidence-based guidance and escalating to providers as needed.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in high acuity environments, demonstrating adaptability and rapid prioritization.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Float Pool Nurse
USC Keck Hospital
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided clinical coverage across adult critical care units, triaging patient concerns, and supporting providers with EMR documentation.
- Assisted patients and families with symptom management, follow-up instructions, and care coordination.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Supported multiple high-acuity units with triage, education, and patient/family communications
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Delivered patient/family education on symptom management, medication side effects and discharge follow up across diverse populations.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Pediatric critical care units.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to respiratory patients.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to cardiac patients.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Managed sedation, drips and narcotics
- Managed sedation, drips, and narcotics
Registered Nurse, PICU
Cohen Children's Medical Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Colorado Children's Hospital
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered outstanding patient care in cardiac critical care units.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in general Pediatric critical care units.
- Floated to NICU
- Managed ICU level drips
- Managed ICU-level drips and treatment to ventilated patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Cohen Children's Medical Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Delivered outstanding patient care in pediatric critical care units, including PCVICU.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to COVID patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Barry University
Miami, FL05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Florida International University
Miami, FL12-2013
Skills
- Discharge coordination
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Family/Patient education & Counseling
- Care planning
- Medication side effect management
- Secure Messaging & EMR Documentation (Cerner, Epic)
- Critical Thinking & Escalation Protocols
- Pediatric, Adult & Critical Care expertise
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS
- ACLS
- Compact State RN License
- Multistate RN License
Licensure & Certifications
- Compact RN License- Active & Unencumbered
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (current)
Timeline
Float Pool Nurse
USC Keck Hospital
03.2025 - 08.2025
Travel Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
11.2024 - 06.2025
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, PICU
Cohen Children's Medical Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Colorado Children's Hospital
11.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Cohen Children's Medical Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float
Jackson Memorial Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Barry University
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Florida International University
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