Isabelita Gonzalez
Harker Heights
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 20 years of extensive expertise in staff management and patient care, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to healthcare delivery. Proficient in critical thinking, problem-solving, and fostering a collaborative team environment, ensuring high-quality patient care, and improved recovery rates. Committed to advancing healthcare practices through effective communication and innovative solutions.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor PRN
Seton Hospital
Harker Heights
01.2014 - Current
- Oversee nursing staff, ensuring optimal care delivery and efficient resource allocation.
- Facilitate physician communication and support clinical decision-making.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, enabling informed decision-making and timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments precisely as prescribed, contributing to improved patient recovery rates.
- Fostered a collaborative environment among nursing staff, enhancing team morale and ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated with physicians to optimize treatment plans, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration and enhancing patient outcomes.
- Led nursing staff to provide exceptional patient care, achieving noticeable improvements in patient satisfaction scores and recovery timelines.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary meetings to enhance treatment plans, fostering teamwork and significantly improving patient outcomes.
Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Control Nurse/Employee Health Nurse
Indian Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Harker Heights
03.2011 - 08.2013
- Responsible for day-to-day resident care activities and implemented all aspects of the nursing process in managing the care of residents through the aging process.
- Assumed responsibility for administrative duties, including disciplinary actions.
- Authorized to make decisions for the respective clinical unit caseload relative to operational issues within the framework and policies of the specific clinical services.
- Involved in the management functions of the residents in order to effectively and efficiently coordinate and manage resources to ensure quality resident care.
- Assisted with clinical resident care during shifts and identified clinical resources necessary to maintain standards of care.
- Maintained proper staffing levels based on established staffing guidelines.
- Instructed, motivated, and allocated the staff as needed, as well as provided direct patient care.
- Administered medications, treatments, and care as prescribed by the physician.
- Phlebotomy workups, started intravenous fluids, administered oxygen, and blood transfusions, and prescribed oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications.
- Took care of the patient’s post-hip replacement and tracheotomy, gastrostomy tubes, care of foley catheters.
- Started IVs and maintained IVs, took care of midlines, PICC lines, Central lines and Phlebotomy.
Registered Nurse/Per Diem Medical Surgical Nurse
Metroplex Hospital
Killeen
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Assisted with the orientation and training of newly assigned and/or transitional personnel provided with physical care and directed others who provided care.
- Sets up equipment and instruments and assists health care providers in examinations and procedures, as specified in policies and procedures.
- Prepared patients for examinations and assisted during examinations.
- Monitored patients’ physical and emotional status pre- and post-procedures.
- Assessed all patients upon admission and discharge.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatments.
- Supervised the assignment of duties of ancillary staff, according to their job descriptions.
- Attended, implemented, and conducted in-service programs.
- Ensured proper medical record documentation.
Director of Nursing
Rise and Shine Adult Daycare Center
North Bergen
05.2008 - 04.2009
- Supervised the nursing department and delegated duties to Nurses and Nursing Assistants.
- Initiated nursing assessment on new admissions and developed nursing care plans.
- Medication administration and medication reminders.
- Monitored employee health records and assisted in medical emergencies.
- In-services are given quarterly, and yearly reviews are given to staff.
Registered Nurse Nursing Supervisor
Hudson View Care Center
North Bergen
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Supervised, instructed, and allocated staff as needed.
- Assumed the responsibility and accountability for the nursing activities and care rendered during the shift.
- Made unit rounds, assisted in decision-making, and notified and assisted the physicians as needed.
- Administered medications, treatments, and care as prescribed by the physician.
- Started Intravenous infusions; administered oxygen, prescribed oral medications, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.
Registered Nurse/Nursing Supervisor
Heartland of Columbia
Columbia
10.2006 - 03.2008
- Assigned and delegated nursing assignments to nursing assistants and took over the shift responsibilities and care of patients.
- Medicated patients as per MD orders.
- Assessed and evaluated patients.
- Made follow-up appointments, transcribed telephone orders and communicated them to the pharmacy.
- Treatment of wounds and Gastrostomy tube and feedings.
- Communicated with the family and made aware of any changes with patients.
Staff Nursing Supervisor
Hudson View Care Center
North Bergen
06.2004 - 08.2006
- Instructed, motivated, and allocated the staff as needed, as well as provided direct patient care.
- Assumed the responsibility and accountability for the nursing activities and care rendered during the shift.
- Made unit rounds, assisted in decision-making, and notified and assisted the physicians.
Registered Nurse/Medical/Surgical Unit
Metroplex Hospital
Killeen
06.2001 - 05.2003
- Assigned and delegated duties to personnel under my supervision.
- Administered medications, treatments, and care as prescribed by the physician.
- Phlebotomy workups, started intravenous fluids, administered oxygen, blood transfusion, and prescribed oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications.
Employee Health Nurse/Accidents and Incidents Nurse/Nursing Supervisor
Hudson View Care Center
North Bergen
05.1999 - 05.2001
- Coordinated, implemented, evaluated, and directed a comprehensive Employee Health Program.
- Recommended and coordinated the medical attention necessary for the injured employee.
- Reviewed all employee incident reports and ensured the indication of what action should be taken to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in the future.
Staff nurse
Hudson View Care Center
North Bergen
09.1995 - 05.1999
- Assigned and delegated duties to personnel under supervision.
- Administered medications, treatment, and care as prescribed by the physician.
- Developed and /or assisted with the development of work assignments for units.
- Took care of the patient’s post-hip replacement and tracheotomy, gastrostomy tubes, and care of foley catheters.
- IVs started and maintained IVs took care of midlines, PICC lines, and central lines, and Phlebotomy.
Infectious Disease Clinic Nurse
Jersey City Medical Center Aids Health Services
Jersey City
03.1993 - 07.1995
- Responsible for registration and assessment of patients.
- Assisted physician with medical procedures, Phlebotomy workups, follow-ups, and patient teaching.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jersey City Medical Center
Jersey City
05.1992 - 06.1995
- Direct patient care.
- Administration of medications, treatment, and care as prescribed by the physician.
- Assisted physician with treatment and procedures and administered follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University-Illinois
01.2023
RN License -
Saint Peters College Christ Hospital School of Nursing
Jersey City, New Jersey01.1999
Diploma - Word Processing Specialist
Betty Owen/ Business School
Jersey City, New Jersey01.1991
Diploma - Graduate Nurse LPN License
Jersey City Board of Education Practical Nursing Program
Jersey City, New Jersey01.1991
Skills
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Patient Care
- Staff Management
- Medication Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Advocacy
- Quality Assurance
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- CPR Certified
- IV Certified
- Phlebotomy Certified
- AALB Medical Interpreter, 06/01/23
- Registered Nurse Multistate Texas license, 676905, 09/30/25
- BLS Certified, 05/31/27
- ACLS Certified, TX 05286, 05/31/27
- PALS Certified, 05/31/27
Timeline
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor PRN
Seton Hospital
01.2014 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Control Nurse/Employee Health Nurse
Indian Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2011 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse/Per Diem Medical Surgical Nurse
Metroplex Hospital
05.2009 - 05.2010
Director of Nursing
Rise and Shine Adult Daycare Center
05.2008 - 04.2009
Registered Nurse Nursing Supervisor
Hudson View Care Center
03.2008 - 03.2009
Registered Nurse/Nursing Supervisor
Heartland of Columbia
10.2006 - 03.2008
Staff Nursing Supervisor
Hudson View Care Center
06.2004 - 08.2006
Registered Nurse/Medical/Surgical Unit
Metroplex Hospital
06.2001 - 05.2003
Employee Health Nurse/Accidents and Incidents Nurse/Nursing Supervisor
Hudson View Care Center
05.1999 - 05.2001
Staff nurse
Hudson View Care Center
09.1995 - 05.1999
Infectious Disease Clinic Nurse
Jersey City Medical Center Aids Health Services
03.1993 - 07.1995
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jersey City Medical Center
05.1992 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University-Illinois
RN License -
Saint Peters College Christ Hospital School of Nursing
Diploma - Word Processing Specialist
Betty Owen/ Business School
Diploma - Graduate Nurse LPN License
Jersey City Board of Education Practical Nursing Program
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