Holly Gonzalez
Rockaway
Summary
Experienced Nurse Practitioner with 5 years experience proficient at providing comprehensive patient care. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting effectively to changing needs. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning with a focus on preventative health, patient education, and chronic disease management. Known for strong communication skills, empathy, and results-driven approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Nurse
Dr. Karim Khimani
Elizabeth, NJ
09.2020 - Current
- Provide comprehensive primary care to adult and geriatric patients with a variety of medical conditions.
- Performed routine and annual physical examinations.
- Conducted physical assessments, ordered diagnostic tests, prescribed pharmacologic interventions and administered treatments according to established guidelines.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Educated patients about self-management of acute and chronic illnesses, tailored instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
- Provided education on disease prevention and management strategies to patients and families.
- Provided end-of-life counseling and advance care planning for patients and families, ensuring alignment with patient goals and values
- Collaborated with physicians and other health care professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Consulted with, and referred patients to, appropriate specialists when conditions exceeded scope of practice and expertise.
- Performed, and interpret results of diagnostic tests, such as blood tests, electrocardiograms and imaging.
- Prescribed medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
- Assess and evaluate acute patients at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, and long-term/sub-acute patients at Brother Bonaventure Extended Care Center and Elmora Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Registered Nurse
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown, NJ
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Accountable for the care and documentation of 3-4 continuously monitored patients during a 12-hour shift.
- Closely monitored hemodynamic inconsistencies and notified physicians accordingly.
- Responsible for titration of critical drips, such as vasopressors, antiarrhythmic, and antihypertensive agents.
- Worked collaboratively with physicians to provide safe and effective healthcare to all patients.
- Applied evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes and prevent infections.
Registered Nurse
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Elizabeth, NJ
02.2012 - 05.2017
- Acted as a staff and charge nurse on a 38 bed telemetry unit.
- As charge nurse, responsible for supervising 6 Registered Nurses, 3 nursing assistants and 1 telemetry monitor technician.
- Assessed patients and devised patient centered nursing care plan.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
- Worked collaboratively with physicians to discuss patient conditions and medical needs.
- Administered medications using bar-code scanning.
- Prepared and provided post-care for patients for cardiac procedures such as: stress tests, transesophageal echocardiograms, cardiac catheterization and pacemaker insertion.
- Active participant in multidisciplinary rounding.
- Promoted customer service, assisted in de-escalation of patient, family and unit complaints following organizational chain of command.
Registered Nurse
Elmora Hills Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Elizabeth, NJ
10.2009 - 02.2012
- Charge nurse of a 20 bed sub-acute rehabilitation unit.
- Direct care of post-operative care of orthopedic and cardiac patients, as well as recovering stroke patients.
- Contacted attending physicians on changes in patient's conditions which impacted treatment process or other health needs.
- Member of an interdisciplinary team with social services, dietary staff and therapy professionals in developing a care plan for each patient with the goal of an appropriate and safe discharge.
- Performed discharge education to patient and families returning home.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ, US05.2020
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ05.2015
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Union County College
Cranford, NJ05.2009
Diploma - Nursing
Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
Plainfield, NJ05.2009
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Health Promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Adult Health Management
- Geriatric Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Coordination
- Patient Education
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Medical Histories
- Medical Documentation
Certification
- Advanced Practice Nurse, New Jersey
- Registered Nurse, New Jersey
- Family Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- BLS Certified
Research
Rutgers University
Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Defended
01/2020
Title: Applying the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA) Questionnaire to Improve the Referral Process for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Services
Languages
- English - Fluent
- Spanish - Intermediate
Timeline
Advanced Practice Nurse
Dr. Karim Khimani
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Morristown Medical Center
10.2017 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
02.2012 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
Elmora Hills Healthcare & Rehabilitation
10.2009 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
College of Saint Elizabeth
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Union County College
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Rutgers University-Newark
Diploma - Nursing
Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center