Carmen Gonzalez
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in operating room environments, notably at St. Vincent's Medical Center Riverside. Excelled in IV management and fostering patient relations, ensuring high-quality care and efficiency. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and operating room proficiency, significantly enhancing patient recovery processes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
St. Vincent's Medical Center Riverside
Jacksonville, FL
02.2014 - Current
- Prepared OR suites for upcoming surgeries by gathering necessary supplies and instruments according to protocol guidelines.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any emergency situations that arose during surgery.
- Performed sponge and instrument counts per procedure per facility policy regulations.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Memorial University Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
06.2011 - 01.2014
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment in the operating room at all times.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Operating Room
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
Reading, PA
01.1997 - 05.2011
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA06-1991
Skills
- Diabetes management
- IV management
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Chart updating
- Infectious disease control
- Discharge coordination
- Patient discharging
- Strong clinical judgment
- Maintaining privacy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Operating room skills
Certification
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
St. Vincent's Medical Center Riverside
02.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Memorial University Medical Center
06.2011 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Operating Room
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
01.1997 - 05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Reading Area Community College
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