Lauren Gonzales
Socorro
Summary
Experienced registered nurse driven to advance career, expand knowledge, and broaden experience. Committed to delivering compassionate care, prioritizing patient safety, and providing comprehensive education to patients and families. Seeking opportunities to contribute to a healthcare team that values excellence and continuous professional development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department RN
Socorro General Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Works within the guidelines of nursing and hospital standards of practice, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educates patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Works with management team and the department to achieve quality and performance driven outcomes.
- Communicates openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Became a member of multiple hospital improvement committees: Employee Engagement Committee, Interprofessional Governance Committee, and Nursing Leadership Council
- Obtained the role of Clinical Practice Leader which is a role that contributes to developing or updating policies, procedures and guidelines while providing support to staff members during the implementation of changes
School Nurse
Cottonwood Valley Charter School
06.2024 - Current
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Travel Emergency Department RN
Trinity Health
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked in a Trinity Health Medical Center at a stand-alone Emergency Room as a travel nurse.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Emergency Department RN
Munson Healthcare of Cadillac
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Worked within the guidelines of nursing and hospital standards of practice, policies, and procedures.
- Managed the care of patients with emergent physical and mental health problems requiring complex assessments, monitoring and high intensity interventions.
- Performed as a preceptor assisting in the training and development of new nurses within the emergency department setting.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel Emergency Department RN
Triage Staffing
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked in a Presbyterian Healthcare Service rural, critical access 24 bed hospital as a travel nurse in the Emergency Department for an extent of three total assignments (39 weeks).
- Learned to adapt to a new environment, charting system and staffing system while continuing to provide exceptional clinical care.
- Provided collaborative patient care as a travel nurse in this busy emergency department caring for critical patients.
Charge RN / Supervisor - Rehab Unit
Samaritas Cadillac
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Cared for patients at the facility receiving physical and medical rehabilitation to safely return home.
- Assisted patients with comfort measures while collaborating with hospice care.
- Handled staffing issues for upcoming shifts to ensure proper personnel to provide care in the facility.
- Advocated for patient's health and wellbeing by using critical thinking and contacting physician when emergent situations occur.
- Modified patient treatment plan as indicated by patient's response, conditions, nursing judgement and physician orders.
Emergency Department Technician
Munson Healthcare of Cadillac
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Performed direct patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or physician
- Recognized and reported pertinent change in health care status of patients to a registered nurse and/or physician
- Observed, recorded and reported pertinent information accurately and promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-2020
Skills
- Health assessment, condition monitoring and treatment including medication administration
- Verbal and written communication
- Privacy and confidentiality, and regulatory compliance
- Electronic health records management
- Time management and documentation proficiency
- Multitasking and organization during high stress situations
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing. (NM License: 68089) (Michigan License: 4704364306)
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NM PED License (School Nurse)
Timeline
School Nurse
Cottonwood Valley Charter School
06.2024 - Current
Emergency Department RN
Socorro General Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Travel Emergency Department RN
Trinity Health
02.2023 - 04.2023
Travel Emergency Department RN
Triage Staffing
05.2022 - 02.2023
Emergency Department RN
Munson Healthcare of Cadillac
06.2020 - 04.2023
Charge RN / Supervisor - Rehab Unit
Samaritas Cadillac
06.2020 - 12.2020
Emergency Department Technician
Munson Healthcare of Cadillac
03.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan
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