Erica Gongora, BSN, RN
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable RN with 15+ years in the medical field. Strong clinical foundation built through diverse experiences working in home health, SNFs, ICFs and the hospital setting. Skilled in delivering patient-centered care, monitoring for slight changes in condition and advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves. Seeking a role with opportunities for professional development, skill advancement, and long-term growth while delivering excellent patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Habilitation Nurse 2
AZ Department of Economic Security - Division of Developmental Disabilities
Phoenix, USA
06.2021 - 07.2026
- Provide comprehensive, person-centered care for patients with developmental disabilities in an ICF setting.
- Utilized effective behavioral management and de-escalation techniques to advocate for patients' autonomy and coordinate their care.
- Administer medications, treatments, and tube feedings (trach management)
- Complete patient assessments and promptly report changes in condition.
- Utilize effective behavioral management and de-escalation techniques while respecting their autonomy, advocating and coordinating their care.
- Coordinated medical appointments and implemented new physician orders.
- Developed educational materials and trained direct support staff on medication administration, infection control, and emergency response protocols to enhance care quality.
- Conducted patient assessments and promptly reported changes in condition to ensure timely interventions.
Patient Care Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator/Telemetry Assistant
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit
Phoenix, USA
03.2012 - 10.2020
- Provided direct patient care for 12 critically ill and post-operative cardiovascular patients in a fast-paced progressive care environment.
- The patient population included heart transplants, congestive heart failure, left ventricular assist devices, pulmonary hypertension and pectus excavatum surgeries.
- Cross trained as a HUC, assisted in the TMC as needed and floated to other units in the hospital.
- Monitored post-operative vital signs, blood sugars, emptied JP drains and foley catheter bags, and accurately tracked intake & output.
- Completed ADLs while managing LVAD devices, chest tubes, drains, catheters and surgical sites.
- Responsible for putting in consults, admitting & discharging patients, getting outside medical records, ordering supplies for the unit and putting together patient education as a HUC.
- Delivered telemetry packs for hospital admissions requiring monitoring and verified lead placement.
- Skilled in troubleshooting devices.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01-2021
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ01-2020
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Critical thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Documentation & Compliance
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Safety protocols
- Infection control
- Epic/Cerner charting systems
- Behavioral management
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Article 9
- Prevention & Support
Timeline
Habilitation Nurse 2
AZ Department of Economic Security - Division of Developmental Disabilities
06.2021 - 07.2026
Patient Care Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator/Telemetry Assistant
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit
03.2012 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Arizona State University
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Glendale Community College