Edwin Gonzalez
Albany
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, education, and crisis intervention. Known for a compassionate bedside manner and effective infection control measures. Someone who has been in the medical field for 10+ years, who started as a nursing assistant at The Mennonite Village and now an Intensive Care Nurse for almost 4 years.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Corvallis, OR
08.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in diverse medical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge instructions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
CNA
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Corvallis, OR
08.2015 - 07.2022
- Supported patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patient care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Linn Benton Community College
Albany, OR06-2022
Associate of General Studies -
Linn Benton Community College
Albany, OR06-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- BLS Certification-CPR & AED
- NIHSS- NIH Stroke Scale Training & Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course) Provider
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Playing Soccer
- Camping
- Wake surfing
- Snowboarding
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
CNA
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Linn Benton Community College
Associate of General Studies -
Linn Benton Community College