Erik Gomez
Corpus Christi,Texas
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Practitioner currently working in Trauma/Acute Care Surgical Services. Five years prior RN experience in Emergency Care. Motivated Fire Captain/Paramedic with 15 years experience in a busy 911 service. Educational clinical rotations consisted of time in Emergency Services, Critical Care, Urgent Care, Occupational Health, Primary care, Women's Health and Pediatrics
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
Extant Physician Services
03.2019 - Current
- Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to ensure health and comfort of all patients
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies
- Performed role of first assist in surgery for robotic, laproscopic and open surgical cases
Fire Captain/Paramedic
Corpus Christi Fire Department
11.2009 - Current
- Performs Fire Suppression: Structural and Wild land
- Emergency Medical Services: Respond to 911 emergency calls and provide Advanced Life Support patient care on board MICU ambulances and ALS certified Fire Suppression Apparatus
- Hazardous Materials Technician Team Leader
- Tactical Medic for CCPD SWAT team, Bomb Squad and Dive Team
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Quick Care Clinic and Labs
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Improved continuity of care by maintaining thorough documentation of patient medical histories, treatment plans, and progress.
- Served as a mentor for new nurse practitioners entering the field, offering guidance on best practices in primary care nursing while fostering professional growth among colleagues.
- Reduced hospital admissions through effective preventive care measures and early intervention strategies for at-risk patients.
- Conducted physical examinations, ordered diagnostic tests, interpreted results, and formulated diagnoses under physician supervision when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Bay Area Medical Center
08.2015 - 02.2019
- Serve as member of interdisciplinary healthcare teams in providing critical care and performing life-saving interventions
- Closely monitored E.R. patients, alerting Physicians/Charge nurse with any changes in patients status
- Interacting with patient and family members in dealing with pain, stress, shock or grief
- Efficiently and knowledgeably provided RN care for all ER patients, handling intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, IV insertions, splinting, conscious sedation, blood transfusions and hypothermia protocol
- Leverage interpersonal communication strengths to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families
- Supervised CNAs and served as a preceptor/mentor to new nursing staff, nursing students and paramedic students
Registered Nurse
Christus Spohn Hospital-Shoreline
2 2014 - 8 2015
- Served as member of interdisciplinary healthcare teams in providing critical care and performing life-saving interventions
- Closely monitored E.R. patients, and alerted Physicians/Charge nurse with any changes in patients status
- Interacted with patient and family members in dealing with pain, stress, shock or grief
- Efficiently and knowledgeably provided RN care for all ER patients, handled intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, IV insertions, splinting, conscious sedation, blood transfusions and hypothermia protocol
- Leverage interpersonal communication strengths to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families
- Supervised CNAs and served as a preceptor/mentor to new nursing staff, nursing students and paramedic students
Retail Sales Representative
T-Mobile USA
2 2008 - 11 2009
- Managed Customer Accounts to include assistance with credit applications, processing applications, rate plan selection to meet customer needs, and negotiations of rate plans and phone prices
Home Entertainment Specialist
Circuit City
4 2006 - 2 2008
- Assisted Customers in selection of Home Theatre Equipment
Scout Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
8 2000 - 8 2004
- Managed 13 Man Infantry Scout Squad
- Reviewed intelligence needs of senior officers and developed plans to gather needed information from objective areas
- Trained junior squad members on how to contribute to the success of the unit through classroom instruction and on the job training
- Reported results of missions to superior officers and made recommendations to improve the execution of future missions
Education
Post Master's Certificate - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX05.2024
Master of Science - Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Lubbock, TXBachelors Of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TXFirefighter/Paramedic - Firefighter/Paramedic Training Academy
Corpus Christi Fire Department
Corpus Christi, TXBachelors Of Business Administration - Finance
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TXCertification
AANP Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
ANCC Board Certified Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
Certified Paramedic/Tactical Medic/ Advanced Firefighter
Basic and Advanced SWAT operator certification
Certified Hazardous Material Technician
BLS ACLS PALS ATLS swift water rescue
Infantry Squad Leadership School Graduate
Additional Information
- CCFD Paramedic of the Year (2017)
- CCFD 36th Training Academy Leadership Award Winner
- Certificate of Commendation for exemplary performance as Scout Squad Leader during Operation Secure Tomorrow- Haiti
- Certificate of Commendation for exemplary performance under fire as Armored Reconnaissance Scout during Operation Iraqi Freedom- Iraq
Timeline
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Quick Care Clinic and Labs
01.2024 - Current
Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
Extant Physician Services
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bay Area Medical Center
08.2015 - 02.2019
Fire Captain/Paramedic
Corpus Christi Fire Department
11.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse
Christus Spohn Hospital-Shoreline
2 2014 - 8 2015
Retail Sales Representative
T-Mobile USA
2 2008 - 11 2009
Home Entertainment Specialist
Circuit City
4 2006 - 2 2008
Scout Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
8 2000 - 8 2004
Post Master's Certificate - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Master of Science - Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Bachelors Of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Firefighter/Paramedic - Firefighter/Paramedic Training Academy
Corpus Christi Fire Department
Bachelors Of Business Administration - Finance
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
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