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Esmeralda Gonzalez

Dallas

Summary

Calm and deliberate provider of general nursing services despite high-stress, emergent and life-threatening circumstances. Flexible problem-solver with commitment to patient satisfaction, adapting to individual patient concerns while providing top-echelon care. Highly collaborative team member with commitment to seamlessly executing physician-ordered recovery plans and eliminating redundancies. Works collaboratively with ancillary staff and other patient care personnel in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Maintains cultural and diversity awareness when dealing with patients, visitors, co-workers and other customers.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Presbyterian Hospital
08.2022 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.

Travel Nurse

Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Methodist Dallas Hospital- Neuro/Ortho/Trauma
02.2020 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
  • Measured patient spirometry.
  • Attended required training, education and meetings.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield at all times

Medical Assistant

Parkland Memorial Hospital, Float Pool
08.2017 - 03.2019
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews.
  • Escorted patients to examination rooms.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Managed over 100 patients per day

Senior Medical Assistant

Southeast Parkland Clinic
03.2015 - 05.2016
  • Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Attended required training, education and meetings.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
  • Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Submitted prescriptions to pharmacy via phone, fax or web.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information.
  • Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews.

Medical Assistant

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Parkland Hospital
03.2013 - 05.2014
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Collected histories, vitals and current complaints via patient interviews.
  • Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
05.2022

Associates - Applied Science, Nursing

Brookhaven College
Dallas, TX
12.2019

Richardson Tx- Medical Assistant Medical Assistant Certification -

Richland College
Dallas, TX
08.2005

Skills

  • Medical office administration
  • Insurance claims
  • Simple Dressings
  • Monitoring Patient Progress
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Patient Management
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • CPR
  • Patient Assessments
  • Supervising students
  • Completing physical assessments

Certification

Medical Surgical Residency Program

CPR/AED

NIH Stroke Certification

Additional Information

  • VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES , The Salvation Army - April 2019 Our Community Pantry- September 2019
  • UNIT BASED COUNSIL MEMBER

Going to the park

I enjoy going to the park to walk and bike ride on my free time. I also enjoy watching psychological thrillers documentaries and movies.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Presbyterian Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Travel Nurse

Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Methodist Dallas Hospital- Neuro/Ortho/Trauma
02.2020 - 05.2022

Medical Assistant

Parkland Memorial Hospital, Float Pool
08.2017 - 03.2019

Senior Medical Assistant

Southeast Parkland Clinic
03.2015 - 05.2016

Medical Assistant

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Parkland Hospital
03.2013 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Associates - Applied Science, Nursing

Brookhaven College

Richardson Tx- Medical Assistant Medical Assistant Certification -

Richland College

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