Linda Gonzalez
Painesville,OH
Summary
Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with a reputation as a hardworking, self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
07.2023 - Current
- Performing clinical evaluations, assessments to determine appropriate services for patients referred to Crossroads either Palliative or Hospice program.
- Review CMS eligibility criteria, document findings, working with families to provide EOL care.
- Assist in diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Communicating patient-centered goals with interdisciplinary team
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Premier Physicians
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Under specialty service of Cardiology in the hospital setting. Delivered competent care for patients for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of cardiac problems. Responded to urgent call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures and Promoted health teaching methods for prevention of cardiac disease.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Hillcrest Hospital
10.2016 - 05.2021
- Functioned as on-call status, perform emergent medical triage of patient, perform detailed assessment and genital exam with collection of forensic evidence.
- Documented injuries based on examinations of individuals suspected of perpetrating crimes such as homicide and sexual assault.
- Maintained chain of custody, administer prophylactic medications, coordinate referrals for follow-up care, and well as serve as patient advocate.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
01.2012 - 05.2021
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented care to critically ill patients using nursing standards and protocols for treatment, managing airway, titrating drips, acting as patient advocate and support to families.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans for patients with complex medical needs.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
06.2008 - 01.2012
- Provided rapid, focused assessment and treatment to patients in the initial phase of illness, trauma, or life-threatening situations
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Huron Road Hospital
10.2009 - 10.2011
- Prn status
- Goal to learn trauma skills at Level 1 trauma center. triaged patients and evaluated severity of patient's needs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Adult/Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Akron
Akron, OH05.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College/ Huron School of Nursing
Cleveland, OH05.2008
Certified Spanish Interpreter - Spanish
Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Majors in Biology/Psychology
Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH05.1979
Skills
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Differential diagnosis
- Patient-centered care
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month, St. Vincent Charity Hospital 2008
- Nursing Excellence Award , St Vincent Charity Hospital 2009
- Ethics Essay winner recipient, St. Vincent Charity Hospital 2013
- Inductee, Golden Key International Honor Society 2018
Certification
- AGACNP-BC
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Certified Spanish Interpreter
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Ohio Nurses Association (ONA)
- Greater Cleveland Nurses Association
- ENA Emergency Nurses Association (2009-2012)
- International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
07.2023 - Current
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Premier Physicians
05.2021 - 01.2023
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Hillcrest Hospital
10.2016 - 05.2021
Critical Care Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
01.2012 - 05.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Huron Road Hospital
10.2009 - 10.2011
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
06.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Akron
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College/ Huron School of Nursing
Certified Spanish Interpreter - Spanish
Lake Erie College
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Majors in Biology/Psychology
Lake Erie College
- AGACNP-BC
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Certified Spanish Interpreter
Master of Science - Adult/Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
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