Gisela Gonzalez
El Cerrito,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse licensed in CA and trained in monitoring and caring for patients with diverse needs. Safety-oriented and knowledgeable about infection control and prevention protocols. Consistently follows safety and health protocols and collaborates well with other members of the medical team. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organized, clean, and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bay Area Care Providers
07.2023 - Current
- Helped treat patients' conditions and alleviate symptoms by administering oral, IV, and intramuscular medications
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities
- Recognized and adhered to six rights of medication administration with all patients daily
- Supported airway management with respiratory medication administration, ventilation and tracheostomy care
- Performed wound care procedures including dressing changes, debridement, irrigation, drainage system management, and suture/staple removal
- Utilized infection control measures such as hand hygiene, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and isolation precautions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Licence Vocational Nurse
Bay Area Care Providers
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Explained procedures, medications and plans to patients
- Supported patients in achieving healthcare goals with personalized care and ongoing assistance
- Built and maintained productive relationships with patients and families based on trusting and open communication
- Kept documentation current, accurate and compliant with unit standards
- Carried out medication administration according to facility policies and proper nursing practice
- Checked on patients frequently to assess needs and monitor conditions
- Documented nursing notes and physician orders in electronic medical record.
Dispensing Nurse
Marin Treatment Center
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Administered prescribed medications to patients according to their individual care plans
- Instructed patients and caregivers on proper medication storage, administration, and side effects
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of all medications administered during shifts.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining precise documentation of dispensed medications.
- Ensured patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
Lead Medication Care Manager
Aegis assisting Living
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Take residents vital signs and followed up with timely and accurate charting procedures
- Assisted staff nurses with initial assessment of residents upon admission, reported changes in Residents' conditions and other matters of concern for immediate resolve
- Pre fill daily resident's pills/medication as well as Present medication to residents and observe ingestion and apply or administer medication, using specified procedures
- Takes task direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients
- Maintained open lines of communication between residents, management staff, and coworkers
- Counseled and encouraged residents to develop independent leisure activities
- Supervised and conducted in-service training for staff members on topics related to activities and recreation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA05.2022
Associate of Arts - Vocational Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Arts
Concord, CA01.2014
Skills
- CPR and AED certified
- Compliance with HIPAA and OSHA
- Biohazard disposal
- Injections and dosage calculation
- Blood draw and specimen collection
- Sterilization and instrument recognition
- Wound dressing
- Urinalysis
- Spirometry
- Vital signs/history taking
- Medical filing
- Telephone technique and patient scheduling
- Medical transcription
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Charts, communication skills, CA, Documentation, Filing, Multi-line telephones, nursing, presenting, progress, protocols, reporting, scheduling, seminars, workshops
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bay Area Care Providers
07.2023 - Current
Licence Vocational Nurse
Bay Area Care Providers
08.2016 - 03.2018
Dispensing Nurse
Marin Treatment Center
04.2015 - 05.2016
Lead Medication Care Manager
Aegis assisting Living
01.2004 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Contra Costa College
Associate of Arts - Vocational Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Arts
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