Carissa Gonzalez
Smithtown,New York
Summary
Efficient student and soon to be graduate with passion and experience in patient relations. Aiming to start my nursing career with goals to successfully become the most confident, empathetic, and productive nurse I can be. Strong talent in interprofessional and patient/family relations. Dedicated worker who is always looking to assist others. Frequently praised as inquisitive and compassionate by peers and previous instructors. Seeking to combine recent education with field experience to pursue career opportunities at UPMC hospitals and provide high quality care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Intern
UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital, Unit 4100
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Assessed patients in the Post-operation Bone and Joint Center, along with patients who underwent Gastrointestinal Surgeries.
- Documented clinical findings.
- Communicated with the interprofessional team and assisted where it was needed.
- Worked along Registered Nurse Preceptor and observed medication administration, as well as, participated in patient care.
- Provided comfort and listened to patients on the unit.
- Performed and aided in activities of daily living
- Obtained vital signs, glucose, and bloodwork from patients
Server
The Spare Rib
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Used professional terms and lingo to effectively communicate with front-of-house and back-of-house staff.
- Greeted and accommodated guests to help build a positive experience upon first interaction.
- Preformed multiple tasks in dynamic environment and stayed calm and composed.
Volunteer
St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Transported patient to physical therapy appointments, church, and salons.
- Collaborated with staff teams to get patients to their destinations on time.
- Interacted and communicated with residents.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University Of Pittsburgh
04.2024
High School Diploma -
St. Anthony's High School
05.2020
Skills
- Warm and Friendly
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Intramuscular/ Subcutaneous Injections
- Identifying Patient Cue and Values
- Head-to-Toe Assessment
- Supporting Activities of Daily Living
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
CPR/ Basic Life Support Certified
Leadership Roles
Director of Ritual Education for Alpha Delta Pi, Responsible for the continuum of chapter history education for new and existing members of Alpha Delta Pi.
Preformed presentations through public speaking to the chapter.
Organizes mandatory chapter programs.
Clinical And Shadowing Experience
- Completed rotations on Neuroscience, Pulmonary step-down, Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit stepdown, Dual-Diagnostics Pysch Unit, Labor and Delivery unit, Mother/Baby unit, Antepartum unit, and Gastrointestinal Surgical and Oncological unit.
- Shadowed in the Magee-Women’s Hospital Emergency Department and Magee- Women’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Assisted nurses and patients with everyday living activities and bedside procedures.
- Gathered patients' vital signs and preformed head-to-toe assessments.
Extra Curricular Activities
- Lambda Sigma Honor Society
- Alpha Delta Pi (ΑΔΠ)
- Pitt Dance Marathon
Timeline
Student Nurse Intern
UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital, Unit 4100
05.2023 - 07.2023
Server
The Spare Rib
05.2021 - 08.2022
Volunteer
St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University Of Pittsburgh
High School Diploma -
St. Anthony's High School
CPR/ Basic Life Support Certified
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