DOMINIQUE GONZALES
Rio Rancho,NM
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 and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Inpatient
University of New Mexico Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Documenting assessment information into electronic medical record
- Treating patients from newborn to 18 years of age
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, and discharge instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Emergency Medical Technician
Duke City Urgent Care/Medic Buddy
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Helping alleviate the urgent care by taking back patient for a partial telehealth visit
- Engaging in the hands-on work and working with the provider that is on zoom
- Providing acute care for injuries/illnesses
- IV insertions
- Blood draws
- Strep/Flu/Covid swabs collection
- Conducting urinalysis
- Fiberglass application/Orthopedic splinting
- Performing electrocardiograms
Nursing School Capstone Student
University of New Mexico Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Monitoring vital signs
- Administering medication
- IV insertions
- IV Blood draws
- Triaging patients
- Documenting triage information into electronic medical record
- Assisting with trauma patients
Medicine Technician and Caregiver
The Legacy at Santa Fe
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Providing activities of daily living care for residents as needed
- Distributed medication to the residents, in a timely matter
- Provided basic medical care (blood pressure readings, wound care)
Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician
Santa Fe County Fire Department
01.2018 - 01.2020
Education
UNMH Nurse Residency Academic Program - Accredited Practice Transition Program with distinction by American Nurses Credentialing Center
UNMH
10.2024
Associates Degree - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
04.2023
Emergency Medical Technician Certification- Basic -
Santa Fe Community College
04.2019
High School Diploma - with Honors
Hamilton High School
Chandler, Arizona05.2017
Skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Communication skills - written and verbal
- Computer proficiency
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Care
References
Will be provided upon request.
Otherrelatedexperience
Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician, Santa Fe County Fire Department, 01/01/18, 12/31/20
Timeline
Registered Nurse Inpatient
University of New Mexico Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Nursing School Capstone Student
University of New Mexico Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
Duke City Urgent Care/Medic Buddy
10.2020 - 08.2023
Medicine Technician and Caregiver
The Legacy at Santa Fe
01.2018 - 01.2020
Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician
Santa Fe County Fire Department
01.2018 - 01.2020
Associates Degree - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Emergency Medical Technician Certification- Basic -
Santa Fe Community College
High School Diploma - with Honors
Hamilton High School
UNMH Nurse Residency Academic Program - Accredited Practice Transition Program with distinction by American Nurses Credentialing Center
UNMH
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