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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Cristina L. Gomez

Ferndale,WA

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic and complex procedures such as wound care and catheter insertion. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Everett Clinic
Bellingham, WA
06.2021 - Current
    • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
    • Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
    • Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
    • Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Associates in Family Medicine
Bellingham, WA
04.2019 - 05.2021
    • Coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plans
    • Preparing rooms, and decontaminating equipments and instruments
    • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
    • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lummi Healing Spirit Clinic
Ferndale, WA
02.2018 - 03.2019
    • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
    • Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
    • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
    • Treated up to 75 individuals daily

Licensed Practical Nurse, Private Home Health

Self-employed
Bellevue, WA
10.2016 - 11.2018
  • Monitor vital signs; manage medications, particularly for pain; and generally take care of the needs of the patient.
  • Patient education on End of Life care and symptom treatment.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pacific NW Urology Specialists
Bellingham, WA
12.2013 - 04.2016
  • Assist physicians with variety of urological procedures in ASC such as cystoscopies, prostate and bladder biopsies and bladder Botox
  • Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
01.2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - Practical Nursing

Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA
09.2010 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Critical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Specimen Collection
  • Wound Dressing
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Patient Charting
  • Intravenous and Oral Medications

Affiliations

  • Make a Wish Foundation
  • Washington State Nurses Association
  • Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association


Certification

  • IV Certification - 2012
  • BLS Certification- 12/2021-12/2023

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana State University
01.2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Everett Clinic
06.2021 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Associates in Family Medicine
04.2019 - 05.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lummi Healing Spirit Clinic
02.2018 - 03.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse, Private Home Health

Self-employed
10.2016 - 11.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pacific NW Urology Specialists
12.2013 - 04.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - Practical Nursing

Bellingham Technical College
09.2010 - 06.2012

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