Gregory Gonzalez
Gustine,CA
Summary
Emergency Department Registered Nurse with experience in high-acuity rural healthcare settings. Licensed RN since 2024 with prior LVN and CNA background, bringing over six years of progressive clinical experience across emergency, skilled nursing, sub-acute, and rehabilitation environments. Skilled in rapid assessment, triage (ESI), IV therapy, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. I also have a strong commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and compassionate care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Coalinga Regional Medical Center
Coalinga, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Provided care for a wide variety of patient populations including trauma, orthopedic injuries, GI bleeds, MI, stroke, respiratory failure, COPD, etc.
- Established reliable IV access in a high-pressure ER environment, including multiple-attempt and difficult sticks, to facilitate timely labs, imaging, medications, and resuscitation.
- Administered a wide range of IV therapies, including fluids, antibiotics, cardiac drips, pain management, and emergency medications.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including paracentesis, endotracheal intubation, central line placement, and conscious sedation, collaborating in real-time care planning.
- Performed rapid triage assessments, and collaborated with laboratory/pharmacy to ensure medications and labs were ordered timely.
Charge Nurse
NeuroRestorative
Gilroy, CA
06.2024 - 02.2026
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical assessments.
- Managed advanced airway and respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and changes, ventilator monitoring, suctioning, oxygen therapy, and nebulizer treatments, ensuring airway patency and respiratory stability.
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures and patient care standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care in a sub-acute long-term care facility specializing in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) patients with complex medical needs.
RN, LVN
Morgan Hill Healthcare Center
Morgan Hill, CA
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided skilled nursing care in a short-term rehabilitation and long-term care (SNF/LTC) setting, supporting patients recovering from orthopedic surgery, medical deconditioning, and chronic illness.
- Functioned as Charge Nurse, providing leadership and oversight of unit operations during assigned shifts. Managed staffing assignments, patient flow, and daily shift priorities, ensuring appropriate coverage and continuity of care.
- Safely administered medications and vaccines, monitored therapeutic responses, and assessed for adverse reactions in accordance with facility protocols and state regulations.
- Performed comprehensive wound and ostomy care, including post-operative wounds, pressure injuries, dressing changes, and ongoing wound assessments to promote healing.
- Maintained thorough, timely electronic documentation, supporting regulatory compliance, care planning, and quality outcomes.
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Various Facilities
San Jose, CA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for optimal outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN (IP)
Western Governors University
Gustine, CA08-2026
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Gavilan College
Gilroy05-2024
No Degree - Vocational Nursing -Technical Education
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Mateo, CA05-2022
High School Diploma -
Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
Gilroy05-2018
Skills
- Preceptorship
- IV insertion
- Emergency triage
- Medication and IV administration
- Basic life support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Emergency care
- Geriatric care
- Critical incident stress management
- Pediatric care
- Medication administration
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
Certification
ACLS
BLS
PALS
NIHSS
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Coalinga Regional Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse
NeuroRestorative
06.2024 - 02.2026
RN, LVN
Morgan Hill Healthcare Center
02.2023 - 01.2025
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Various Facilities
01.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - BSN (IP)
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Gavilan College
No Degree - Vocational Nursing -Technical Education
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
High School Diploma -
Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy