Dana Gonzalez
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, co-workers and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tenet Healthcare, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
01.2011 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit x 2years. Followed by providing direct care on Couplet x8 years delegating nursing assignments and supervising a team comprised of nurses, CNAs, and a unit clerk.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Volunteer Coordinator
Hospice Of The Valley
10.2006 - 06.2007
- Participated in community outreach events to promote volunteer opportunities and enlist new volunteers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local organizations to identify volunteer opportunities and resources.
- Managed and tracked 50 volunteers hours and progress to support accurate documentation.
- Collaborated with other departments to maximize impact of volunteer efforts.
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
Surgical Scheduler, Referral Coordinator, MA
Sun Health
09.1999 - 09.2006
- Coded correct procedures for physician and billing purposes.
- Contacted insurance companies to obtain authorizations and gathered all related medical records.
- Reached out to patients to confirm arrival times and convey procedures.
- Followed physician's orders and availability calendar to schedule tests and procedures.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Brookline College
Phoenix, AZ09.2010
Skills
- Vaccine Administration
- Patient Management
- Precepting
- Chart Updating
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Intake and Discharge
- Postpartum Care
- McKesson/Cerner EMR Use
- Employee Evaluation
Affiliations
Nurse.org
Additional Information
License # RN166201 Active EXP: 4/1/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tenet Healthcare, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
01.2011 - 04.2021
Volunteer Coordinator
Hospice Of The Valley
10.2006 - 06.2007
Surgical Scheduler, Referral Coordinator, MA
Sun Health
09.1999 - 09.2006
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Brookline College
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