Elvis Gonzalez
5110 Mint Orchar Dr. Houston,TX
Summary
A healthcare professional prepared for advanced role in urgent care. Offers rich foundation in providing comprehensive patient care, addressing both routine and complex medical conditions. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and achieving impactful healthcare outcomes. Demonstrates strong diagnostic and patient management skills coupled with adaptability to evolving clinical needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Care Now
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, culturally competent care to diverse populations.
- Promoted health education among patients, encouraging self-management skills and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Implemented a triage system within the clinic to efficiently prioritize patient care based on severity of symptoms and medical needs.
- Performed minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting when required for urgent care patients.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Medella Urgent Care
06.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, culturally competent care to diverse populations.
- Promoted health education among patients, encouraging self-management skills and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Implemented a triage system within the clinic to efficiently prioritize patient care based on severity of symptoms and medical needs.
- Performed minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting when required for urgent care patients.
Registered Nurse, ICU/PACU Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2020 - 09.2024
- 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.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
MMC Urgent Care
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, culturally competent care to diverse populations.
- Promoted health education among patients, encouraging self-management skills and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Implemented a triage system within the clinic to efficiently prioritize patient care based on severity of symptoms and medical needs.
- Performed minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting when required for urgent care patients.
Anesthesia Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
Medical Assistant
Max Hope Helps Inc
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Anesthesia Specialist
IESS-Hosp Teodoro Maldonado
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Optimized postoperative recovery times by tailoring anesthesia techniques to each patient''s unique circumstances.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all aspects of anesthesia care, resulting in consistently positive patient outcomes.
- Ensured timely availability of anesthesia equipment, maintaining inventory and coordinating with supply chain team.
- Advanced professional development through consistent participation in continuing education courses focused on advancements in anesthesia practice.
Anesthesia Specialist
Hosp Univ. Arnaldo Milian
01.2002 - 11.2014
- Optimized postoperative recovery times by tailoring anesthesia techniques to each patient''s unique circumstances.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all aspects of anesthesia care, resulting in consistently positive patient outcomes.
- Ensured timely availability of anesthesia equipment, maintaining inventory and coordinating with supply chain team.
- Advanced professional development through consistent participation in continuing education courses focused on advancements in anesthesia practice.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA09-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Sagrado Corazon
San Juan, Puerto Rico01-2019
M.D. - Anesthesia
University of Medical Sciences
Santa Clara, CUBA05-1994
M.D. - Medicine
University Of Medical Sciences
Santa Clara, CUBA 08-1990
Skills
- Health Promotion Strategies
- Acute illness treatment
- Pediatric care proficiency
- Family-centered care
- Critical thinking abilities
- Compassionate patient care
- Advanced clinical assessment
- Preventive Care
- Physical Examinations
- Patient Assessment
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medication Prescribing
- Pain Management
- Critical Care Nursing
- Suturing
- Professional ethics
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- RN-Texas Board of Nursing. Lic 979158 Exp: Nov-2026
- NP-Texas Board of Nursing. Lic 1105842 Exp: Nov-2026
- DOT-National Registry Number: 9341733470
- DEA Authorization: MG8056194
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Care Now
01.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Medella Urgent Care
06.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
MMC Urgent Care
11.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU/PACU Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2020 - 09.2024
Anesthesia Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03.2017 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant
Max Hope Helps Inc
06.2016 - 01.2017
Anesthesia Specialist
IESS-Hosp Teodoro Maldonado
01.2015 - 12.2015
Anesthesia Specialist
Hosp Univ. Arnaldo Milian
01.2002 - 11.2014
Master of Science - Nursing
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Sagrado Corazon
M.D. - Anesthesia
University of Medical Sciences
M.D. - Medicine
University Of Medical Sciences
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