GONZALO B. GUILLEN III
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Goal Directed, with strong medical background and education. Skilled communicator, persuasive and adaptable. Energetic, self-motivated, with initiative and focus.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Performance Improvement Manager
Valley Health System
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Main responsibility is in the field of Infection Control and Employee Health
- Coordinates with leadership and network affiliates of other managers of all the hospitals under the Valley Health System in closely monitoring and surveillance to prevent hospital acquired infections and submit information of reportable diseases to CDC
- Also monitors required vaccinations and disease prevention clearing employees in returning back to work from illness or work related injury.
Charge Nurse
American Addiction Center - Desert Hope Treatment Facility
12.2013 - 11.2021
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual patient care based on biopsychosocial needs
- Establishing priorities, assigning, supervising, guiding and directing nursing care delivered by staff nurses and paraprofessionals
- Delegating duties based on patient need and staff ability
- Closely supervising staff caring for patients on special observations that are physically ill etc
- Documenting in medical record and assuring that documentation by others occurs around significant care issues and is in keeping with established standards and policies
- Providing education on one-to-one basis in relation to medications, general health, hygiene, ADL’s and interpersonal relationships to facilitate transition into the community
- Planning and teaching groups on medication education, health education and relapse prevention
- Administering medications, assessing for side effects and EPS
- Assessing need for PRN medication.
Bedside Nurse
Mountain's Edge Hospital
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Responsible for managing patient care in assigned hall and coordinating with physicians and other health care personnel as well as other facilities in order to ensure excellent patient care.
House Supervisor
Seven Hills Behavioral Hospital
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Responsible for active ongoing coordination of Nursing Services throughout the hospital and performs other related duties as required
- Also assists in determining needs of my staff
- Responsible for staffing decision and evaluations of float personnel
- Assists in monitoring performance of Nursing services and identifying the training and development needs of the staff
- I also maintain bed control and making rounds throughout the hospital to monitor the quality of patient care and safety
- Finally, I serve as liaise between administration on call and external agencies.
Director of Professional and Clinical Services (DOPCS)
Mountain Crest Home Health
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Serves as liaison with appropriate management personnel and affiliate departments and committee, the development of policies and guidelines for home health and personnel and providing professional input to related administrative systems
- Also directs and supervises professional and auxiliary personnel rendering patient care services, performing marketing duties and communicating the concept of quality client care to the general community
- Lastly, also provided the primary responsibility for leadership and supervision to ensure that the key benchmark indicators are met
RN Case Manager
Infinity Hospice Care
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Evaluated and treated patients using the most current technology and practices
- Participated in clinical outcomes monitoring, follow up and agency performance improvement initiatives
- Managed and educated Home Health Aides and LPNs
- Evaluated nursing staff performance in implementing nursing services
- Provided emotional support to patient and family
- Identified and responded to patient and family needs for support and reassurance.
QA Supervisor
Excell Home Health Agency
06.2011 - 07.2013
- Reviewing notes submitted by disciplines like Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, LPN's, CNA's as part of the Pre-Billing process
- Also establishes communication with the Doctor's office discussing Laboratory reports and other relevant issues concerning patients.
Nurse in Charge
Negros Kidney Care Systems Inc
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Performing general medical procedures
- Handling medical charts, gathering information about medical history
- Performing routine tests and specific renal tests
- Ensuring a comfortable environment during dialysis
- Monitoring patients during dialysis
- Explaining the benefits and side effects of dialysis
- Introducing IVs, managing dialysis equipment
- Reporting problems and ensuring that equipment are repaired immediately
- Closely collaborate with the attending doctor
- Administering medications
- Modifying doses with doctor's approval.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of West Negros
01.2008
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy -
Riverside College
01.1995
Skills
- Comprehensive Medical Knowledge
- Communication Facilitation
- Personable, Flexible, Assertive and Adaptable
Enrollment
Purdue Global University, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program
Services
- Nursing Experience: 15 years
- Physical Therapy Experience: 10 years
References
- Antonia Cruz, Charge Nurse ED, Kaiser Hospital, (626)3835293
- Gladys Beltran, Director of Nursing, Excell Home Health, (702) 673 0503
- Jean Zlomke, Nurse Supervisor, Centralized Resource Pool University Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, (702) 671 1055
Timeline
Performance Improvement Manager
Valley Health System
02.2022 - 05.2023
Bedside Nurse
Mountain's Edge Hospital
02.2016 - 07.2018
House Supervisor
Seven Hills Behavioral Hospital
09.2015 - 02.2016
Director of Professional and Clinical Services (DOPCS)
Mountain Crest Home Health
01.2014 - 08.2014
Charge Nurse
American Addiction Center - Desert Hope Treatment Facility
12.2013 - 11.2021
RN Case Manager
Infinity Hospice Care
07.2013 - 12.2013
QA Supervisor
Excell Home Health Agency
06.2011 - 07.2013
Nurse in Charge
Negros Kidney Care Systems Inc
06.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy -
Riverside College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of West Negros
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