ARMEL B. GONZALEZ
Tampa,Florida
Summary
With extensive leadership, management experience, and clinical competence in various nursing fields, this candidate's career highlights include 12 years in clinical nursing and leadership, 7 years in academia, and 15 years in military nursing. As a results-driven healthcare professional with a strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing healthcare needs, this candidate has been recognized for impactful patient care and effective treatment strategies that contribute to better health outcomes. Their extensive clinical experience allows them to excel in patient assessment and care coordination.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Medicine Overflow 4F Clinician/Charge Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
- Mentored and supervised 10 junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
COVID Unit Staff/Charge Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Served as a clinical resource for colleagues, sharing expertise on best practices in nursing care management.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by 50% through compassionate care and effective communication practices.
- Coordinated discharge planning to facilitate smooth transitions from hospital to home or other care settings.
Rehab Department 3R Charge/Preceptor/Staff Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
07.2015 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
- Enhanced preceptees' communication skills by 80%, ensuring more effective interaction with patients and their families
- Implemented 100% ompetency-based assessment framework, ensuring preceptees met rigorous professional standards before transitioning to independent practice.
Wound Care Nurse
Kindred Central Tampa
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Evaluated 100%of patients' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
Staff Nurse, Med/Surg Floor
Kindred Central Tampa
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Trained 10 new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to a cohesive team atmosphere and improved overall performance.
- Enhanced team collaboration by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication among staff members.
Supervisor
Whispering Oaks Nursing Home
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Oversaw 100% of daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction by 8% with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
Staff Nurse, Med/Surg Floor
Whispering Oaks Nursing Home
12.2012 - 09.2013
- Performed 100% accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Coordinator, INP & Director, ETEEAP
Arellano University
06.2010 - 08.2012
Graduate School of Nursing Faculty and Research Adviser
Arellano University
06.2010 - 08.2012
College of Nursing Professorial Lecturer
Manila Doctors College
04.2009 - 10.2010
Overall Clinical Coordinator, Lecturer, and Research Adviser
Manila Doctors College
04.2007 - 10.2009
Chief Nurse/Flight Nurse (Major)
Basa Air Base Hospital
07.2005 - 06.2007
Head Nurse/Flight Nurse/Admin Officer (Lt. & Capt.)
AFP Medical Center
06.1996 - 06.2005
Staff Nurse/Military Nurse (Lt.)
AFP Medical Center
03.1992 - 11.1995
Education
PhD - Nursing
University of The Philippines
Manila, Philippines01.2023
Master of Hospital Administration -
University of The Philippines
Manila, Philippines05.2003
BS - Nursing
University of The Philippines
Manila, Philippines04.1991
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Therapeutic techniques
- Research
Accomplishments
- Instrumental in implementing Sepsis Bundle Prevention in the unit
- Coordinated with 100% of the multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
- Controlled 95% of CLABSI and CAUTI in the unit as an RN Resource for Sepsis Prevention
Affiliations
- Member, Florida Nurses Association
- Member, American Nurses Association
- Member, Philippine Nurses Association
- Member, UP College of Nursing Foundation
Leadership Roles
- Vice President, UP Alumni Association Florida Chapter, 2024
- Auditor, UP Alumni Association Florida Chapter, 2022
- Director, Webpage, UP Alumni Association, 2022
- Clinician, Medicine 4F, Tampa General Hospital, 2022–2025
- Preceptor, Rehab 3rd Floor, Tampa General Hospital, 2019–2022
- Charge Nurse, Rehab 3rd Floor, Tampa General Hospital, 2019–2025
- Chief Nurse, Basa Air Base Hospital, 2003–2005
- Admin Officer, Air Force General Hospital, 2000–2002
- Head Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit, Air Force General Hospital, 1998–1999
- President, Nurse Corps Probationary Officer Training Course, 1992
Research Seminars And Publications
Speaker at various institutions, PGH, Arellano University, De La Salle University, 2010–2011, Flight Nursing Handbook, PAF Nursing Service Structured Health Teachings, Nursing Research Manual, 2002–2011
Awards
- Certificate of Appreciation, Nurse Leadership Rounding, TGH, 2022
- Daisy Award Nomination, Medicine Overflow TGH, 2022–2025, 5
- Daisy Award Nomination, Rehab Unit, TGH, 2016–2020, 14
- Employee of the Month, Kindred Central, Tampa, 2014
- The Surgeon General, AFP Award, 1st Honors, 2004
- Military Merit Medal & Civic Action Medal, Multiple Years
Hobbies and Interests
- Teaching
- Research
- Baking
- Cooking
Training
- Tampa General CLABSI Prevention, 07/01/24
- Public Speaking, 06/24/24
- Navigating Difficult Conversations with Patients and Their Families, 06/18/24
- Collaborative High Reliability Classes, 06/24
- Elsevier Care Planning Basics, 02/24
- Compassionate Conversations, 02/24
- Sepsis Education Modules, 10/23
- Palliative Care and Hospice Education, 10/23
- IV Therapy Refresher Course, Multiple Years
Certifications And Licensure
- Florida RN Licensure, 2024–2026
- Basic Life Support Certification, 2024
- Crucial Conversations, 2024
- Nurse Leadership Rounding Certification, 2022
- Crisis Prevention Institute Certification, 2021
- Ventricular Assist Device Certification for Rehab Nurses, 2021
- NIDA Clinical Trial Network Good Clinical Practice, 2021
- International English Language Testing System, 2010
- National Council for Nursing Examination License, 2007
- Flight Nurse, Armed Forces of the Philippines, 1996
- Military Occupational Specialty in Neuro Psychiatry, 1994
- Commission of Graduate Foreign Nursing Schools, 1991
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medicine Overflow 4F Clinician/Charge Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2025
COVID Unit Staff/Charge Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2022
Rehab Department 3R Charge/Preceptor/Staff Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
07.2015 - 01.2021
Wound Care Nurse
Kindred Central Tampa
01.2015 - 07.2016
Staff Nurse, Med/Surg Floor
Kindred Central Tampa
04.2014 - 01.2015
Supervisor
Whispering Oaks Nursing Home
10.2013 - 04.2014
Staff Nurse, Med/Surg Floor
Whispering Oaks Nursing Home
12.2012 - 09.2013
Coordinator, INP & Director, ETEEAP
Arellano University
06.2010 - 08.2012
Graduate School of Nursing Faculty and Research Adviser
Arellano University
06.2010 - 08.2012
College of Nursing Professorial Lecturer
Manila Doctors College
04.2009 - 10.2010
Overall Clinical Coordinator, Lecturer, and Research Adviser
Manila Doctors College
04.2007 - 10.2009
Chief Nurse/Flight Nurse (Major)
Basa Air Base Hospital
07.2005 - 06.2007
Head Nurse/Flight Nurse/Admin Officer (Lt. & Capt.)
AFP Medical Center
06.1996 - 06.2005
Staff Nurse/Military Nurse (Lt.)
AFP Medical Center
03.1992 - 11.1995
PhD - Nursing
University of The Philippines
Master of Hospital Administration -
University of The Philippines
BS - Nursing
University of The Philippines
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