Jacqueline Gonzalez
Richmond
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with extensive critical care background and hands-on experience in PACU/post-op recovery. Adept at monitoring patients post-operatively, managing pain control, and ensuring safe, timely discharge in same-day surgery settings. Known for adaptability, quick thinking, and smooth patient flow in high turn over areas.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph East Hospital
Lexington, KY
09.2025 - Current
- Educated patients and familes on post-surgical care techniques to facilitate successful recoveries at home without complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes during the recovery process.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while coordinating multiple responsibilities including discharges and ongoing patient care.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and fostering strong relationships with patients and their families.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
Lexington, KY
08.2016 - 09.2025
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph
London, KY
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-2015
Skills
- Proficient documentation in EPIC
- Time management in a fast-paced environment
- Facilitating communication between patient and physicians
- Fluent in American Sign Language
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIHSS- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph East Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
08.2016 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph
07.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University