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Laurissa Gonzalez

Pasco,WA

Summary

Detail-oriented and compassionate Registered Nurse seeking a School Nurse position to provide student-centered care, promote health and wellness, and support academic success in a safe, collaborative learning environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine
San Antonio, TX
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Administer post-anesthesia care to monitor patients' vital signs and recovery progress.
  • Educate patients and families about discharge instructions and postoperative care requirements.
  • Assess patients' pain levels and respond promptly to their comfort needs.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Methodist Healthcare Texsan- Orthopedics
San Antonio, TX
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to analyze patient data, evaluate diagnosis, and implement treatment plans
  • Deliver patient-centered care in a 30-bed hospital with 1:8 patient ratios and educate patient and families on prognosis, treatment, plan and at home care
  • Administer medications per physician orders and monitor patient responses.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Professional Case Management
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity for each patient.
  • Educated patients on medication management and at-home care practices regularly.
  • Communicated effectively with families regarding care plans and patient progress updates.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Washington State University
Richland, WA
12-2022

No Degree - Nursing

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
05-2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA
06-2018

Skills

  • Health assessments & screenings
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Medication administration
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Wound care & first aid
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient and family advocacy

Certification

  • WA State RN license: RN.RN.61379477
  • BLS May 2025
  • PALS 2025
  • ACLS 2025

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine
08.2023 - 05.2025

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Methodist Healthcare Texsan- Orthopedics
04.2023 - 08.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Professional Case Management
06.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Washington State University

No Degree - Nursing

Eastern Washington University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Big Bend Community College