Dianela (Renee) Gonzalez
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Experienced Clinical Supervisor with 8+ years in healthcare operations and surgical environments, currently overseeing multi-site oral and maxillofacial practices. Proven leader managing teams of 25+ clinical staff across three locations, with a strong focus on workflow optimization, compliance, and patient care excellence. Seeking to transition into a Practice Manager role to further drive operational efficiency and team performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist-Private
Lee Health
Fort Myers, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Assist oral and maxillofacial surgeons in elective and trauma surgical cases
- Maintain sterile field and ensure strict adherence to surgical safety protocols
- Prepare operating rooms, instruments, and surgical supplies for a wide range of procedures
Clinical Supervisor
Southwest Florida Oral and Facial Surgery, PA.
09.2019 - Current
- Oversee daily operations for 3 office locations (Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples)
- Directly manage and lead a team of 25+ clinical assistants, ensuring high performance and accountability
- Coordinate provider and staff schedules to optimize patient flow, efficiency, and capacity utilization
- Partner with Practice Administrator to maintain regulatory compliance, safety standards, and documentation accuracy
- Develop and implement workflows to ensure consistent, uninterrupted patient care across all locations
- Manage inventory, purchasing, and supply levels, reducing waste and controlling operational costs
- Lead training, onboarding, and ongoing staff development, including coaching and performance management
- Support HR processes including interviewing, hiring coordination, and disciplinary documentation
- Conduct chart audits and quality control reviews to ensure treatment accuracy and compliance
- Assist in surgical procedures and collaborate closely with oral surgeons on clinical operations
- Facilitate communication across teams through daily huddles and ongoing operational meetings
Surgical Technologist Intern
Lee Health
Fort Myers, FL
04.2022 - 09.2022
Dental Assistant
Family Health Centers
Fort Myers
05.2015 - 09.2019
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Southern Technical College
Fort Myers, FL 08.2020 - 08.2022
Dental Assistant -
Heritage Institute
Fort Myers, FL 09.2014 - 05.2015
Skills
- Leadership
- Operations
- Compliance
- Financial awareness
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Certifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – NBSTSA (2022)
- ACLS – American Heart Association (Exp. 2027)
- BLS – American Heart Association (Exp. 2027)
- PALS – American Heart Association (Exp. 2027)
- IV Therapy Certification (2020)
- Dental Radiographer License – Florida (2015)
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist-Private
Lee Health
09.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist Intern
Lee Health
04.2022 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Southern Technical College
08.2020 - 08.2022
Clinical Supervisor
Southwest Florida Oral and Facial Surgery, PA.
09.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
Family Health Centers
05.2015 - 09.2019
Dental Assistant -
Heritage Institute
09.2014 - 05.2015