EMILIO D. GOMEZ

• Clinical Nurse II
• Critical Care Hospital (CCH-9)
• Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
• Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving company success.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.

• Company Overview: 799 Bed-Academic University Medical Center in Hamburg, Germany
• Cardiac Surgery ICU
• Senior RN, Clinical Preceptor
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

• Won various Clinical and Administrative Quality Improvement Projects
• Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
• Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
• Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
• Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
• Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
• Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
• Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
• Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
• Managed 80 nurses and nursing activities in 100-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
• Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.

College of Arts & Sciences and College of Allied Health Sciences (Nursing and RadTech)

• Consistent Outstanding Faculty
• Service Loyalty Awardee
• Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
• Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
• Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals..
• Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for Nursing and Radiology Technology courses.

1. Quality and Patient Safety Awardee: Best Quality Research- Prevention of Medication Error and Sharps Injury

• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
• Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
• Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
• Managed 30 nurses and nursing activities in 30-bed Unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
• Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.