Keith Gonzalez
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience in providing high-quality patient care across various healthcare settings. Seeking a challenging position in a dynamic healthcare environment where I can utilize my clinical expertise, strong communication skills, and passion for patient well-being to contribute to the success of the healthcare team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hutchings Psychiatric Center
05.2023 - Current
- Admissions and discharges
- Participated in treatment team meetings to advocate for the well-being of persons served as well to ensure up to date treatment
- Conducted full physical assessments upon admission and throughout stay on inpatient unit
- Monitored lab values and reported critical values to appropriate members of treatment team
- Charge RN duties as needed
- Discharge planning in the long-term care setting
- Administered medication according to the 6 patient rights of medication administration
- Listened to and de-escalated issues of persons served to maintain a safe environment for staff and other persons served
- Supervised and managed MHTA as well as unlicensed staff during the provision of care.
Registered Nurse
South Bay Correctional Facility
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Coordinated and administered medication, therapeutic agents and treatments to inmates
- Provided emergency first aid care, checked and recorded all vital signs
- Overseen special pods of diabetics and mental health
- Obtained specimens from inmates for diagnostic testing
- Recorded all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format
- Promoted a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates were treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner.
Registered Nurse
Western State Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Admissions and discharges
- Supervisor to mental health technicians
- Member of treatment team assisting with implementing patient care
- Conducted full physical assessments upon admission and throughout stay on inpatient unit
- Charge RN duties as needed
- Discharge planning in the long-term care setting
- Administered medication according to the 6 patient rights of medication administration
- Listened to and de-escalated issues of persons served in order to maintain a safe environment for staff and other persons served.
Registered Nurse
Spring Grove Hospital Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Admissions and discharges
- Supervisor to mental health technicians
- Member of treatment team assisting with implementing patient care
- Conducted full physical assessments upon admission and throughout stay on inpatient unit
- Charge RN duties as needed
- Discharge planning in the long-term care setting
- Administered medication according to the 6 patient rights of medication administration
- Listened to and de-escalated issues of persons served in order to maintain a safe environment for staff and other persons served.
Registered Nurse
Southern Winds Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Admissions and discharges
- Supervisor to mental health technicians
- Member of treatment team assisting with implementing patient care
- Conducted full physical assessments upon admission and throughout stay on inpatient unit
- Charge RN duties as needed
- Discharge planning in the acute care setting
- Administered medication according to the 6 patient rights of medication administration
- Listened to and de-escalated issues of persons served to maintain a safe environment for staff and other persons served
- Audited charts and documentation to ensure concise and accurate and appropriate documentation.
Registered Nurse
Tenet Healthcare
- Provide direct quality care to patients, including assessment, implementation, monitoring vital signs, recording and evaluating of medical conditions of up to 7 patients per day
- Communicate and interact with patients of various ages and ethnic backgrounds to provide quality medical care and treatment
- Coordinated and performed care for up to 7 patients per day
- Communicated critical results and evaluations to appropriate personnel
- Assessed patient’s physical condition, support system and discharge needs
- Performed appropriate interventions for patients both during general care and code scenarios
- Initiated and maintained patent IVs for fluid replacement and medication administration
- Administered medications utilizing the 6 patient rights
- Documented pertinent patient data, including medication administration and data utilizing the facility EMAR.
Front Service Supervisor
Graham Companies
02.2011 - 08.2015
- Maintained transaction security checking payment cards against identification
- Maintained financial accuracy by collecting deposits, fees and payments, processing changes and issuing receipts
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers
- Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel
- Entered daily data in computer systems and documented office activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Coast University
Skills
- American Heart Association – Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- High proficiency with technology, typing 115wpm, fast learner
- Detail-oriented with ability to thoroughly assess situations to make decisions
- Adaptable to changing needs
- Conflict resolution and ability to build rapport with patients and team members
Community Service
- Hialeah Hospital, Assisted with Mother Baby course, 09/19
- Redlands Health Fair, Assessed vital signs and blood glucose, set up and broke down event, 12/19
- Stand Down For Homeless and Veterans, Assessed vital signs and blood glucose, set up and broke down event, 10/19
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hutchings Psychiatric Center
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
South Bay Correctional Facility
12.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Western State Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Spring Grove Hospital Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Southern Winds Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2021
Front Service Supervisor
Graham Companies
02.2011 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse
Tenet Healthcare
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Coast University
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