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Isabel Gonzalez

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Virginia Beach, United States
08.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
  • Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Sales Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
Virginia Beach, United States
05.2017 - 02.2021
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.

Boatswain's Mate

United States Navy, USN
Virginia Beach, United States
05.2013 - 05.2017
  • Trained deck division personnel in upkeep of ship's external structure, marlinspike, painting, rigging and deck equipment.
  • Oversaw cargo handling and inspected anchoring, mooring, fueling, towing and transferring of personnel and cargo.
  • Oversaw underway replenishment procedures to maintain equipment used in unloading and loading cargo.
  • Performed Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and responded to both military and civilian ships needing assistance.
  • Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South University
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2021

Skills

  • Treatment Preparation
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Epic Systems
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Judgment and Decision-Making

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
08.2021 - Current

Sales Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
05.2017 - 02.2021

Boatswain's Mate

United States Navy, USN
05.2013 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South University
Isabel Gonzalez