Justina Gonzales
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 6 years of patient care and advocacy within Parkview's Emergency Room. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient and staff rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Charge RN
Parkview Medical Center
10.2018 - Current
- Manage staff and patient care as Charge RN and staff RN. As charge nurse I have managed staff and able to work in the areas of conflict management, advising, decision making, and more.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Nurse Education Specialist
Pueblo Community College/CSU-Pueblo
09.2020 - Current
- Provided instruction and supervision to nursing students during their Medical/Surgical clinical rotation at Parkview Medical Center.
- Facilitated simulations exercises that allowed students to practice real-life scenarios in a controlled environment, boosting overall competencies.
Mental Health Clinician
CMHIP
07.2014 - 11.2017
- Provided teaching and psychosocial therapy to individuals and groups
- Other duties included milieu management, patient safety and crisis intervention, documentation, collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
- Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
Case Manager
Community Reach Center
07.2011 - 06.2014
- Provided outpatient care and community outreach to high acuity patients to prevent hospitalization and harm for persons with severe and persistent mental illness
- Included teaching (CAC), medication administration (QMAP), crisis intervention, and assessment
- I helped create and integrate curriculum for our outpatient programs.
Education
BS Nursing -
Colorado State University-Pueblo
08.2018
BA Psychology -
Colorado State University-Pueblo
08.2011
Skills
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Clinical expertise
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Development
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Nurse Education Specialist
Pueblo Community College/CSU-Pueblo
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge RN
Parkview Medical Center
10.2018 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
CMHIP
07.2014 - 11.2017
Case Manager
Community Reach Center
07.2011 - 06.2014
BS Nursing -
Colorado State University-Pueblo
BA Psychology -
Colorado State University-Pueblo
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