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Danielle Gonzalez

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Ascension and Saint Alexius Medical Center, showcasing adaptability across various units and exceptional patient care for 12 plus years. Spearheaded charge nurse duties and delivers best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proficient in Epic and a conversational Polish speaker, I bring a blend of technical expertise and cultural competence to any team.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Ascension
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - Current
  • Float Pool Staff, Registry
  • Flexible resource for Medical Surgical/ Telemetry/ ED/ Cardiac/ Observation units
  • Adaptable with strong clinical skills
  • Provide excellent nursing care along with patient education
  • Rotate multiple times during a shift
  • Pick up shifts including AM, PM, and overnight at last minute notice for the demands of the floor

Registered Nurse

Saint Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
01.2011 - Current
  • Care for patients on a Medical Surgical/ Telemetry Unit, includes patients pre and post operative surgical; respiratory disease; wounds; heart failure, diabetes, psychiatric disorders; substance abuse; bariatric and geriatric population
  • Charge nurse duties overseeing 5 RNs and 3 PCTs on a 21 patient unit; managing patient census and allocating staff assignments
  • Preceptor for new graduates and employees
  • Proficient with starting IV's
  • 5-Lead EKG interpretation
  • Administer treatments and medications for 5-6 patients
  • Member of Safety Committee to facilitate and advocate safe patient care among unit employees
  • Complete physical assessments and document accurate patient records
  • Coordinate patient care with a team of health care professionals
  • Provide patient and family educaton to promote wellness and early recovery

Information Resource Center Supervisor

Niles North High School
Skokie, IL
08.2009 - 12.2011
  • Supervise approximately 60-70 students in areas of projects and homework assistance
  • Provide technical assistance in areas of media and various computer software programs
  • Organize and merchandise themed book displays
  • Initiate various young adult reading programs in coordination with librarian staff

Information Resource Center Secretary

Niles North High School
Skokie, IL
08.2008 - 08.2011
  • Provided online and visual resources to all staff and students
  • Managed purchased orders for educational material, supplies, and office equipment daily
  • Managed department budgets through independently created spreadsheets

Circulaton Assistant/AV Coordinator

Mount Prospect Public Library
Mount Prospect, IL
01.2000 - 08.2007
  • Developed strong product knowledge to ensure that each patron received outstanding customer service
  • Managed 5 employees in areas of assignment delgation and patron service through planning and organization
  • Maintained Audio/Visual collections through inventory including repairs and cleaning
  • Processed monthly reports detailing status of media collection
  • Collected overdue fines, book deposits and other fees overdue via telephone, email, and registered letters
  • Initiated 40-50 outbound calls per day in regards to missing and damaged materials

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
06-2011

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Education

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
05-2009

Some College (No Degree) - General Education

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • MS Office Suite program (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Typing efficiency: 65 wpm
  • Meditech, Alexicare, Cerner, Epic
  • Languages: Conversational Polish

Affiliations

  • American Association for Critical Care Nursing, Northwest Chapter

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, State of Illinois, License No. 041.395081, Expiration 2026
  • BLS, American Heart Association, Expiration 2026
  • ACLS, American Heart Association, Expiration 2026
  • NIH certification, Expiration 2026

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Ascension
01.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

Saint Alexius Medical Center
01.2011 - Current

Information Resource Center Supervisor

Niles North High School
08.2009 - 12.2011

Information Resource Center Secretary

Niles North High School
08.2008 - 08.2011

Circulaton Assistant/AV Coordinator

Mount Prospect Public Library
01.2000 - 08.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

William Rainey Harper College

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Education

William Rainey Harper College

Some College (No Degree) - General Education

University of Illinois At Chicago

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