Fernanda Gonzalez
HCA West Florida Division
WIMAUMA,FL
1
Language
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing. Bilingual in English and Spanish, committed to enhancing patient safety and care coordination.
Work History
Registered Nurse
9 Months- Delivered nursing care and clinical support to patients with acute and chronic health conditions in primary-care setting.
- Perform patient assessments, obtain vital signs, and communicate significant findings to providers.
- Educated patients on medications, treatment plans, preventive care, chronic disease management, and follow-up recommendations to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Facilitated continuity of care through patient monitoring, coordinated care efforts, and effective communication with providers and healthcare team members.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Provide compassionate, culturally responsive care and bilingual communication in English and Spanish.
Registered Nurse
1 Year- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in acute-care medical-surgical/telemetry environment, ensuring safety and quality.
- Perform head-to-toe assessments, monitor vital signs, and recognize changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms through telemetry and communicate significant rhythm changes and clinical concerns to providers and the healthcare team.
- Administer oral, IV, subcutaneous, and other prescribed medications safely according to provider orders and hospital standards.
- Initiated and maintained IV access and administered IV medications and therapies.
- Provide wound care and monitor wounds for infection, complications, and healing progress.
- Administer blood products according to hospital policies and monitor patients before, during, and after transfusions.
- Follow sepsis screening and treatment protocols and promptly escalate concerning findings.
- Respond appropriately to rapid response and code situations while supporting emergency interventions and maintaining patient safety.
- Developed and evaluated individualized nursing care plans based on patient assessments, facilitating tailored interventions and optimal outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate care and promote positive patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans, enhancing understanding and promoting effective disease management.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation while prioritizing patient safety and quality care.
Registered Behavior Technician
10 Months- Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies to support communication, independence, social skills, and daily living skills.
- Collected and documented behavioral data to assess client progress and inform treatment adjustments.
- Collaborated with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and families to enhance individualized treatment goals.
- Maintained safe, structured, supportive environment to facilitate client learning and development.
Patient Care Technician
4 Months- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance personal hygiene, mobility, and comfort.
- Ensured patient comfort, dignity, and safety in acute-care hospital environment to foster a supportive healing atmosphere.
- Obtained and communicated patient observations and care needs to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with nurses and healthcare team to coordinate patient care and address individual needs.
Paraprofessional
3 Years 11 Months- Delivered individualized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to enhance student growth and engagement.
- Tracked behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to inform and improve individualized education plans.
- Documented behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to support individualized plans.
- Partnered with teachers and staff to foster holistic student development and well-being.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing
Skills
Medical-Surgical & Acute-Care Nursing
Telemetry & Cardiac Monitoring
Comprehensive Patient Assessment
Medication Administration
IV Insertion & IV Therapy
Blood Transfusions
Wound Care
Insulin & Blood Glucose Management
Foley/Urinary Catheter Care
Ostomy Care
Sepsis Screening & Protocols
Rapid Response & Code Situations
Patient Safety & Fall Prevention
Infection Prevention & Control
Care Planning & Coordination
Discharge Planning & Patient Education
EMR Documentation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
English/Spanish Bilingual
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) — Multi state
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
La Vida Health
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
HCA West Florida Division
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Behavior Technician
Blue Sprig Pediatrics
08.2023 - 06.2024Read More
Patient Care Technician
AdventHealth
02.2022 - 06.2022Read More
Paraprofessional
Redlands Christian Migrant Association
06.2018 - 05.2022Read More
Hillsborough Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing
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