Doris Kay Gonzales
Bennington,NE
Summary
Dynamic and solutions-focused Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in primary care, panel management, and access provision. Committed to professionalism, integrity, and leadership within the evolving healthcare landscape, demonstrating adaptability and decisiveness in challenging situations. A tech-savvy innovator passionate about continuous improvement, skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Proven ability to leverage new tools and methods to solve complex problems, enhance productivity, and thrive in fast-paced environments while driving significant advancements in healthcare delivery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner/DNP
Attain HealthCare
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided treatment for neuropathy.
- Worked with Chiropractor owned practice.
- Collaborated with physical therapist.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Part-time.
Family Nurse Practitioner/MSN/DNP
Community Alliance
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Integrated Primary Health Care with behavioral health Primary care for adults.
- Zoom call appointments during the 2020 Pandemic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Pandemic Covid-19 experience.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Full-time.
Family Nurse Practitioner/Internal Medicine
University of New Mexico (UNM) Northeast Heights Primary Care
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Paneled Provider.
- Chronic health care/Health Maintenance.
- Acute care visits.
- Patient Centered Team Approach.
- Preceptor for University of New Mexico (UNM) FNP students.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Full-time
Family Nurse Practitioner
Bosque Women’s Care
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Women's' health/Family Planning and referrals'.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Part-time, flexible.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Next Care Urgent Care
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Acute Care
- Diagnose, treat, suture.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- PRN schedule
Family Nurse Practitioner/Internal Medicine
Presbyterian High Resort
09.2014 - 03.2016
- Adult Health Care
- Paneled Provider
- Access Provider
- Preceptor for UNM FNP students
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Full-time
Family Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife
University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Acute & Chronic Healthcare
- Women’s health-PAP smear & Procedures/STIs Treatment
- Pregnancy evaluation for referral to OB
- Employee Health
- Participation in mentoring NP For UNM
- Full-time
Family Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife
Meadow-Lark Family Healthcare
02.2011 - 08.2012
- Primary Care Provider
- Acute and Chronic Care
- Women’s Health/Prenatal referral to OB/GYN care
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Full-time
Family Nurse Practitioner/Indian Health Service
Comp Health Locum
11.2010 - 01.2011
- Locum, temporary assigned placement, to assist as a Family Nurse Practitioner for Indian Health, Ambulatory Family Healthcare for the IHS clinic. Managed numerous responsibilities within the organization (refer to Areas of Concentration).
- Family Medical Care – Various ages.
- Acute & Chronic Healthcare.
- Women’s health/new pregnancy referral to OB/GYN.
- Indian Health Service—Lower, Brule, SD
Family Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife
Socorro Family Medical Group Presbyterian
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Optimize patient protocol. Specialize in acute & chronic health, women’s health, and minor suturing with occasional Occupational and Corrections health responsibilities.
- Family Medical Care )
- Occasional Occupational Health & Corrections Healthcare from local facility responsibility
- Parental Care – Post Partum Care PRN
- Acute & Chronic Healthcare
- Women’s Healthcare – PAP Smear & procedures, Well Woman Examination, & Hormone Replacement
- I & D, minor suturing
- Full-time
Family Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife
Rural Health Clinic Sierra Vista Hospital
12.2007 - 08.2009
- Focused, primarily on acute healthcare, with additional responsibilities in Women’s Health. Lactation Consulting as an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant).
- Acute Care.
- Occupational Healthcare.
- Minor wound care and suturing.
- Performed daily hospital rounds for all healthcare system maternity wards and facilities (if needed).
- Acute fracture care and splinting – X-Ray was available on-site.
- Prenatal care/emergent ED deliveries, post-partum care, preconception teaching.
- Fulltime
Family Nurse Practitioner/Urgent Care
Prompt-Care – Urgent Care
03.2007 - 11.2007
- Areas of Concentration & Specializations:
- Acute Care
- Minor wound care and suturing
- Acute fracture care and splinting
- (Grand Island, NE…Permanently closed)
Family Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife
Family Medical Clinic - Doctor’s Clinic
02.2005 - 03.2007
- Optimize patient protocol. Specialize in Acute & Chronic Healthcare, Women’s Health, and minor suturing.
- Primary Care
- ER Call – shared rotation 72 hours per month, one weekend per month, & one 24-hour weekday ER call
- Pediatrics to adult care on an emergent basis and clinic medical care. Hospital Inpatient rounds for my patients and other providers when assigned.
- Midwifery; prenatal – intra-partum – post-partum – WATER BIRTH, Lactation Consultant as an IBCLC.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Full-time
Family Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife
Phillips County Medical Clinic
12.2001 - 12.2005
- Responsible for the implementation, of Water Births as a specialty. Resulting in an increase in new patient births, from the surrounding regions. One of the first in the state of Kansas to implement Water Birthing, in a rural community.
- Family Medical Clinic.
- Acute and Chronic Care.
- ER call shared rotation 72 hours per month, one weekend per month with one 24-hour weekday ER call.
- Hospital Rounds when assigned.
- Midwifery Care pre-natal, intra-partum, post-partum, performed Water Birth.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Full-time
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS01.2020
No Degree - Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05-2026
Nurse Midwifery Post Graduate Certificate -
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS01.2003
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS01.2001
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS01.1998
Associate degree in nursing -
Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KSSkills
- Optimistic communication style
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Customer engagement
- Analytical problem-solving
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Calm under pressure
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
Certification
- RN 39424 –Nebraska Expiration—10/31/2026
- CFNP 110487-Nebraska Expiration –10/31/2026
- CNM#567 – New Mexico Expiration – 11/30/2011 – (Did not reinstate)
- ANCC – 0359723-22 Expiration – 07/01/2026
- DEA – MG0700256 Expiration 09/30/2025
- BLS Provider 04/12/2024(Needs recertification)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Music
- Hiking
- Avid Reader
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner/DNP
Attain HealthCare
04.2021 - 12.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner/MSN/DNP
Community Alliance
01.2020 - 09.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner/Internal Medicine
University of New Mexico (UNM) Northeast Heights Primary Care
09.2017 - 06.2019
Family Nurse Practitioner
Bosque Women’s Care
12.2016 - 05.2017
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Next Care Urgent Care
06.2016 - 03.2017
Family Nurse Practitioner/Internal Medicine
Presbyterian High Resort
09.2014 - 03.2016
Family Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife
University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center
08.2012 - 08.2014
Family Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife
Meadow-Lark Family Healthcare
02.2011 - 08.2012
Family Nurse Practitioner/Indian Health Service
Comp Health Locum
11.2010 - 01.2011
Family Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife
Socorro Family Medical Group Presbyterian
08.2009 - 08.2010
Family Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife
Rural Health Clinic Sierra Vista Hospital
12.2007 - 08.2009
Family Nurse Practitioner/Urgent Care
Prompt-Care – Urgent Care
03.2007 - 11.2007
Family Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife
Family Medical Clinic - Doctor’s Clinic
02.2005 - 03.2007
Family Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife
Phillips County Medical Clinic
12.2001 - 12.2005
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Fort Hays State University
No Degree - Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education
Fort Hays State University
Nurse Midwifery Post Graduate Certificate -
University of Kansas Medical Center
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Fort Hays State University
Associate degree in nursing -
Cloud County Community College
Awards
2001 – Leora B. Stroup Award for “Outstanding Academic & Clinical Performance” MSN/FNP, 2001 – master’s Student of the Year – Awarded by Fort Hays State University, 2001 – 2021 Member/participant of the Sigma Theta Tau-National Honor Society for Nursing, 2020 – Nominated for Leora B. Stroup Award for “Outstanding Academic & Clinical Performance” Doctor of Nursing Practice
Additional Professional and Qualification Summary
- Patient Services – Delivered integrated primary health care with behavioral health for adults.
- COVID Protocols – Conducted Zoom call appointments with patients during the pandemic.
- Teaching Program – Established a successful Hepatitis C teaching program to initiate screening for patients (Community Alliance, Omaha).
- Relationship Building- Developed trust and respect with patients and staff to optimize services and support with all positions served.
- Developed – First Midwifery position and waterbirth protocol in 2003, at Phillips County Memorial Hospital, Phillipsburg, KS.
- DNP Project: “Chronic Pain Management in Primary Care”
- Team Leadership – Collaborative and leads-by-example preceptor with excellent communications and interpersonal abilities to build rapport and respect with culturally diverse teams. Excels in fostering a culture of motivation, respect and accountability to deliver top performance, informed decision-making, quality services and support to ensure positive patient outcomes and safety for organization
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