Elizabeth Gonzalez
Bloomingdale,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with extensive experience providing direct patient care in medical office and clinic settings. Skilled in conducting patient assessments, administering medications, performing basic laboratory procedures, and delivering thorough patient education. Adept at maintaining accurate medical records, coordinating appointments, and supporting physicians and healthcare teams. Committed to upholding healthcare regulations and ensuring a safe, efficient, and patient-centered environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Radcliff Assisted Living
08.2020 - 05.2025
- Complete required record keeping upon resident admission, discharge, transfer; chart and document per facility policy
- Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician and perform other drug administration functions per established policies
- Make daily rounds of unit and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicating with physicians, families, & our other LVNs / LPNs about the well-being of our residents while providing the best level of care.
- Report significant findings, observations, and changes of condition to the appropriate RN and/or Patient Care Manager
- Verify medical clearance prior to medical procedures
Licensed Practical Nurse
Edward-Elmhurst Health
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Responsible for assisting physician in conducting patient examinations and providing routine treatments.
- Obtains specimens for testing, conducts select routine laboratory tests, and records results.
- Performs routine patient procedures such as obtaining throat cultures, preparing for and/or providing vaccines, injections, etc.
- Focus: GI telephone colon screenings, scheduling procedure and triage.
- Contacts appropriate personnel to order routine supplies, obtain patient medical records and order tests.
- Performs related clerical duties such as completing charge slips, compiling patient chart information, etc.
Radiology Technical Assistant
DuPage Medical Group
10.2013 - 08.2020
- Prepares exam room(s) for patient exams including cleaning, sterilizing, stocking supplies, and maintaining a safe environment
- Obtain medical & medication history, confirms allergies, ensures medical chart/ lab work are available
- Escort patients to & from exam rooms also preparing them for Radiology exam
- Position patient on scanner according to exam
- Maintain optimum patient flow by keeping exam rooms occupied
- Provides patient education according to protocol
- Enter needed lab work, telephone encounters, protocol notes, as needed into epic
- Place order(s) for medical supplies from McKesson
- Perform other projects & duties as related to department
Radiology Administration Assistant
Saint Anthony Hospital
04.2012 - 10.2013
- Schedule patients for out-patient testing
- Clerical support to technologist and Radiology staff
- Answer, screen and direct calls as appropriate
- Escorting patients and visitors, if necessary
- Check in, place orders, replace exams, release film
Certified Patient Care Assistant
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, assists the nurse with patient care procedures
- Maintains the physical environment of the nursing unit as assigned by the nurse managers and staff
- Changing clothes, skin care and helping the patient to be ambulatory
- Take vital signs and collect lab specimens
- Keeps detailed records of the patient's progress and any change in condition, medications or treatment
Radiology Technician Assistant
Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital
10.2008 - 04.2012
- Directly assists technologist with all aspects of imaging procedures
- Assist patients and make a comfortable environment while assisting to different areas of the hospital while maintaining a positive attitude
- Attentively answer phone calls and identify the needs of our patients while maintaining a pleasant and calm work environment
- Responds quickly to meet the physical and emotional needs of guest by responding promptly to request for assistance
- Maintains information shared only on a need-to-know basis and in private areas with appropriate personnel
- Take the initiative to help coworkers maintain a clean, secure, comfortable environment for guest
- Listen carefully to the needs and concerns of guest & others so that an appropriate response can be made.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Herzing University
Kenosha, WI04.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Verve College of Nursing
Oak Brook, IL05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Samland Institute of Allied Health And Technology
Chicago, IL10.2011
High School Diploma -
Glenbard East High School
Lombard, IL06.2008
Skills
- Registered Nurse
- Epic (HyperSpace)
- Cerner
- Point Click Care (PCC)
- Citrix
- McKesson Radiology Archive
- Microsoft: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Teams
- Power Scribe Administrator
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Edward-Elmhurst Health
07.2021 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Radcliff Assisted Living
08.2020 - 05.2025
Radiology Technical Assistant
DuPage Medical Group
10.2013 - 08.2020
Radiology Administration Assistant
Saint Anthony Hospital
04.2012 - 10.2013
Certified Patient Care Assistant
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
04.2012 - 08.2012
Radiology Technician Assistant
Adventist Glen Oaks Hospital
10.2008 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Herzing University
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Verve College of Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Samland Institute of Allied Health And Technology
High School Diploma -
Glenbard East High School
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