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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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References
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Itchel Gomez

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 3 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ER Nurse - Registered Nurse

University Health Systems
05.2022 - Current
  • Dynamic ER Nurse with extensive experience at University Health System, a leading Level 1 trauma hospital and Comprehensive Stroke Center. Expert in managing critically ill patients, including those who are intubated and sedated, and adept at applying advanced nursing interventions.
  • Proficient in administering a range of drips such as norepinephrine, fentanyl, propofol, and heparin. Skilled in placing IVs, giving intramuscular, subcutaneous, and insulin shots, and administering IV medications and fluids.
  • Experienced in caring for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, transplant patients, congestive heart failure, and sickle cell disease. Gained in-depth knowledge of stroke management and interventions.
  • Demonstrates strong advocacy for patients, enhances nursing skills continuously, and contributes to high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Cared for patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms, and providing expert emergency care.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Travel Registered Nurse ER

Dallas Methodist Charlton Hospital
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Experienced ER Nurse at Methodist Charlton, a Level 3 hospital with 301 beds and a 70-bed emergency department.
  • Proficient in triaging patients, assessing critical cases, and providing care across a diverse population including obstetrics and pediatrics.
  • Skilled in documenting required assessments using Epic EMAR and performing essential procedures such as IV placements, IV infusions, NG tube placements, and suture removals.
  • Demonstrates strong clinical skills and adaptability in a busy, high-acuity environment.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Med Surg - Registered Nurse

Metropolitan Methodist
02.2020 - 04.2022
  • Experienced Medical-Surgical/Ortho-Surgical Nurse with a robust background in managing postoperative care for a range of procedures including total knee arthroplasty, total hysterectomy, foot amputation, below-the-knee amputation, laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, bariatric surgery, and I&Ds.
  • Skills done throughout the unit include dressing changes, blood transfusion, NGT placements, JP drain removal, Foley placements, and some Heparin Drips.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

PCA Nurse Extern

Metropolitan Methodist
05.2019 - 02.2021
  • Experienced Medical-Surgical Tech responsible for essential patient care tasks including obtaining vital signs, monitoring intake and output, measuring height and weight, and checking blood glucose levels. Skilled in performing routine patient care activities such as turning and positioning, ambulating patients, and managing drains. Competent in emptying Foley catheters and Jackson-Pratt drains, contributing to effective patient management and recovery.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Education

Associates in Nursing -

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
12.2020

High School Diploma -

Harmony Science Academy- San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
06.2018

Skills

  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Patient Education
  • Effective Communication
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Diabetes management
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient Assessments
  • Vital signs monitoring

Accomplishments

  • Obtained Daisy Award Nomination for exceptional patient care

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • Advance Cardiovascular Support
  • TNCC
  • NIHSS

Personal Information

Title: Registered Nurse

Awards

Daisy Nomination

References

  • Silvia Gonzalez Salcedo, Preceptor/Charge Nurse, Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, 1310 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX, Meris37622@gmail.com, (210)264-2961
  • Yan Chow, CNC, Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, 1310 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX, (210) 862-0944
  • Melissa Ramirez, Charge Nurse/PCC, University Health Systems, Msmorin87@gmail.com, (210)601-2642

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse ER

Dallas Methodist Charlton Hospital
03.2024 - 07.2024

ER Nurse - Registered Nurse

University Health Systems
05.2022 - Current

Med Surg - Registered Nurse

Metropolitan Methodist
02.2020 - 04.2022

PCA Nurse Extern

Metropolitan Methodist
05.2019 - 02.2021

Associates in Nursing -

San Antonio College

High School Diploma -

Harmony Science Academy- San Antonio

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