Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Aura Gonzalez, RN

Ronkonkoma,NY

Summary

With 23 years of patient-facing experience, offer a wealth of proficiency and compassion as a nursing team member. Patient care approach focuses on meticulous attention to detail and a strong sense of empathy to effectively address their needs. Committed to maximizing patient satisfaction, safety, and overall wellness, especially for individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

License Practical Nurse/Recovery Nurse

Long Island Ambulatory Surgical Center
08.2019 - Current
  • Insert intravenous lines
  • Provide emotional support for patients pre and post operatively
  • Assist patients to operative suite and recovery areas
  • Administer medication within scope of practice
  • Provided emotional support to patients during times of stress or crisis, fostering resilience and coping skills for long-term success in recovery.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in nursing practice, adjusting care strategies as needed to best meet evolving patient needs.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Northwell Health Care, Southside Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2019
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, record and report abnormalities
  • Prepared patients for surgery, vital sings, preop wash
  • Assisted patients during mealtimes, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
  • Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
  • Key Accomplishment: Ensure Knee replacement pt

Was able to spend final hours with dying husband by coordinating emergency transportation in collaboration with the charge nurse.

LICENSED PATRACTICAL NURSE

Affinity Skilled Facility
09.2017 - 11.2018
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Treating and dressing wounds and bedsores.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Promoted safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

Affinity Skilled Facility
01.2001 - 01.2009
  • Assisted residents with Alzheimer's with activity of daily living, feeding personal hygiene, turning and positioning in bed
  • Collaborated with nurse to focus on comprehensive methods to prevent skin breakdown
  • Developed clear and compassionate communication techniques that respected dementia patients and reduced anxiety.
  • Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on regular basis.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Brentwood, NY
05.2024

CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL NURSING -

EASTERN SUFFOLK BOCES
Brentwood, NY
04.2017

Skills

  • Intravenous insertion
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Geriatric Care
  • Infection control

Certification

  • REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE, STATE OF NEW YORK
  • LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, STATE OF NEW YORK
  • BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
  • ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATE

Timeline

License Practical Nurse/Recovery Nurse

Long Island Ambulatory Surgical Center
08.2019 - Current

LICENSED PATRACTICAL NURSE

Affinity Skilled Facility
09.2017 - 11.2018

Certified Nurse Assistant

Northwell Health Care, Southside Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2019

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

Affinity Skilled Facility
01.2001 - 01.2009

Associate of Science - Nursing

SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL NURSING -

EASTERN SUFFOLK BOCES
  • REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE, STATE OF NEW YORK
  • LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, STATE OF NEW YORK
  • BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
  • ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATE
Aura Gonzalez, RN