Kristy Gonzales
Powder Springs
Work Preference
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong staff coordination and schedule management skills. A Nursing Scheduler with a hardworking mentality and an organized approach. Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and optimal use of resources.
Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Experienced in maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical terminology, medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environments for all patients and staff personnel. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Scheduler/CNA
Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing
150 Hospital Drive Canton Ga. 30114
02.2024 - 05.2026
- Coordinated daily staffing schedules to optimize patient care and operational efficiency.
- Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating resources, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to schedules as needed.
- Monitored employee performance closely to identify areas for improvement or additional training needs that would lead to optimized scheduling outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with finance teams to align project schedules with budgetary constraints, optimizing resource allocation.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize coverage and meet patient care needs. Monitored attendance.
- Maintained effective communication with team members to ensure alignment on schedule changes.
- Developed and maintained scheduling systems to optimize staff allocation and shift coverage.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in scheduling practices.
- Monitored staffing levels and adjusted schedules based on patient care needs and census fluctuations.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategic staffing plans that align with facility goals.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation to support effective communication among healthcare teams.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans focused on patient needs.
- Trained new staff on caregiving protocols and safety procedures to ensure high-quality care delivery.
- Implemented infection control practices, contributing to a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
CNA
Wellstar Paulding Nursing & Rehab Center
600 West Memorial Drive Dallas Ga. 30132
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided daily living activities such as bathing,dressing,grooming, shaving,teeth brushing,feeding while proving compassionate patient care,comfort and safety to residents.
- Transferred residents with different disabilities using proper hoyer lifts,sit-n-stands with the correct body mechanics.
- Prevented Pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning.
- Enhanced team efficiently by responding to call lights and reporting patient changed conditions to correct nursing staff.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
CNA
Kennesaw Place
2800 Jiles Road Kennesaw Ga. 30144
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Educated patients and families on care plans, promoting understanding and compliance.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare standards.
- Served food to residents and washed dishes at facility.
Medication Technician
Belmont Village Senior Living in Buckhead
5455 Glenridge Drive Ne Atlanta Ga. 30342
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Administered medications according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored residents' health status, reporting significant changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in creating medication administration records for accuracy and compliance.
- Educated residents and families on medication management and potential side effects.
- Responsible for 21+ Memory Care Residents
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Assistance
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA12-2021
Associate of Science - Patient Care Technician
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA12-2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Schedule and staff coordination, and schedule management
- Medical terminology
- Timesheet management
- Professional and mature
- Healthcare Ethics
- Documentation and recordkeeping proficiency
- Administrative and business support
- Excel spreadsheets
Certification
License - CPR,AED,BLS and First Aid-since-2020
Certified -Fire Safety-2/2020
Certified - Domestic Preparedness & Prevention with Fema and the US Department of Homeland Security-6/2020
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Scheduler/CNA
Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing
02.2024 - 05.2026
CNA
Wellstar Paulding Nursing & Rehab Center
05.2023 - 12.2023
CNA
Kennesaw Place
02.2022 - 03.2023
Medication Technician
Belmont Village Senior Living in Buckhead
04.2020 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing Assistance
Chattahoochee Technical College
Associate of Science - Patient Care Technician
Chattahoochee Technical College