Jose Gonzalez-Lam
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse with a proven track record of critical care nursing at NYU Langone and Woodhull Hospital, excelling in both emergency and intensive care units. Demonstrates expertise in ventilator management and exceptional teamwork, with a commitment to enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in both rapid-response interventions and fostering collaborative care plans, embodying adaptability and clinical judgment.
Developed critical thinking and patient care skills in high-pressure healthcare environment. I believe remaining calm and effective communication are key in intense situations. Now looking to transition into a new field. Proficient in assessing patient needs and implementing care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Capable of adapting to new challenges and contributing valuable expertise to diverse professional settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Woodhull Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Provided care for 1-2 patients at a time, when staffing permits.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nyu Langone
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided care for 3-12 patients at a time, depending on staffing and patient census.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edgewood College
Madison, Wisconsin08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12-2014
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Respiratory maintenance
- Endotracheal intubation
- Metabolic function monitoring
- Renal function management
- Ventilator management
- Clinical judgment
- Emergency interventions
- Adaptable and flexible
- Healthcare team collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Woodhull Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nyu Langone
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edgewood College
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Florida State University
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