Eileen Ross Gonzales
San Jose
Summary
Dedicated Nurse specializing in critical care for 17 years. A positive and confident personality blended with a strong work ethic, recognized for high ethical standards in all work performed, with a reputation as a dependable and accountable employee. Effectively manages different responsibilities simultaneously. Work well independently and as part of a team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU
AMN Services LLC - Kaiser Permanente
Redwood
10.2025 - Current
- Stabilizing severe neurological conditions, monitoring brain health, and managing intracranial pressure (ICP) to prevent secondary injuries
- Monitored intracranial pressure with specialized equipment to ensure timely interventions for brain health.
- Performed continuous EEG to assess brain activity for seizure detection.
- Managed ventricular drain to effectively regulate cerebrospinal fluid levels, minimizing risk of complications.
- Specialized neuroimaging, alongside general intensive care interventions like mechanical ventilation
- Perform ongoing systematic assessment/data collection, including neurologic, physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and cognitive status.
- Formulate goal‑directed plans of care based on patient condition.
- Delivered thorough, skillful, continuous care to optimize patient outcomes in neuro ICU.
Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit
Orange Coast MemorialCare Medical Center
Fountain Valley
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Directed and coordinated nursing care for Critical Care patients in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department.
- Directed unlicensed employee activity, synthesized patient information, assessed patients, planned care/interventions, taught patients/family, implemented treatment plan/MD orders, and evaluated care rendered.
- Effectively communicates and documents data relevant to the care of the patient.
- Utilizes knowledge of patient age, cultural diversity, psychosocial and/or spiritual needs into the patient's plan of care.
- Promoted quality nursing care through performance improvement processes, achieving positive patient care outcomes.
- Collaborated with professional disciplines to ensure safe, effective patient care delivery and achieve desired patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse - Shock Trauma ICU (Level 1 Trauma Center)
Augusta University Medical Center
Augusta
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Delivered trauma-specific patient care, stabilized critical patients, performed mass transfusions, and administered fluid resuscitation.
- Executed RN duties for critically ill trauma, orthopedic, vascular, oral, maxillofacial, otorhinolaryngological, hand reconstructive, surgical oncological, neurosurgery, urology, and post-operative patients, ensuring comprehensive care across diverse specialties.
- Administered specialized care for reconstructive plastic and vascular surgery patients, including leech therapy, heparin and TPA administration/titration, along with thorough assessments and monitoring to promote optimal recovery.
- Demonstrated leadership skills such as responding as a member of the critical care response team to emergencies for entire hospital inpatient settings, assumed role as a reliable resource to nurses on unit.
Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU
Hamad Medical Corporation - Al Wakra Hospital
Doha
11.2012 - 12.2020
- Administered individualized care to surgical, ENT, transplant, and neurosurgical patients, aligning with specialty guidelines and attending preferences to optimize patient outcomes.
- Delivered care to patients undergoing treatment for burns, skin grafting, fasciotomies, and escharotomy.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition by assessing vital signs and ICP readings, identifying irregular telemetry and ICP trends, and communicating changes in stability or acuity to healthcare team.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adults, adolescents, and geriatric ICU patients.
Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU
Mary Johnston Hospital
Manila
11.2010 - 10.2012
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adults, adolescents, and geriatric ICU patients with diverse diagnoses, including sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop and adjust personalized care plans, enhancing patient recovery and satisfaction.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management, and medication self-management, empowering them to make informed health decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Philippine Christian University - Mary Johnston College of Nursing
Manila, Philippines03-2008
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Nursing diagnosis
- Patient evaluation
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Critical care interventions
- Medication administration
- Fluid resuscitation
- Wound care
- Cardiac life support
- ECG interpretation
- ABG interpretation
- Neuro-vital signs assessment
- Invasive-line insertion
- Ventilator management
- Dialysis management
- Intracranial pressure monitoring
- Neuroimaging techniques
- Emergency response coordination
- Blood product management
- Burn management
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California, RN95313088, New Mexico, RN88291, Georgia, RN299823
- Basic Life Support, 01/2027
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 01/2027
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU
AMN Services LLC - Kaiser Permanente
10.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit
Orange Coast MemorialCare Medical Center
07.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse - Shock Trauma ICU (Level 1 Trauma Center)
Augusta University Medical Center
02.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU
Hamad Medical Corporation - Al Wakra Hospital
11.2012 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU
Mary Johnston Hospital
11.2010 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Philippine Christian University - Mary Johnston College of Nursing