Lizette Gonzalez
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 8 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Corpus Christi, Northwest
02.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Cross Country Nurses, HCA Jourdanton
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate medical assessments in the ER setting.
- Reduced wait times for patients by streamlining triage processes and prioritizing critical cases.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff through adherence to infection control protocols and best practices.
- Demonstrated expertise in various clinical skills such as IV insertion, medication administration, wound care management, and patient education.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Cross Country Nurses, Portland
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Expanded knowledge of emergency nursing procedures through continuous professional development activities.
- Demonstrated expertise in various clinical skills such as IV insertion, medication administration, wound care management, and patient education.
- Exhibited strong decision-making abilities under pressure while working independently or collaboratively as part of a larger healthcare team.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Cross Country Nurses, Ben Taub Trauma Center
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering timely, high-quality nursing interventions during emergencies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices when delivering nursing care to optimize outcomes for diverse populations seeking emergency services.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between departments by maintaining open communication lines with colleagues involved in ongoing patient care management efforts.
- Provided culturally competent care tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse patient populations encountered within the travel nursing role.
- Exhibited strong decision-making abilities under pressure while working independently or collaboratively as part of a larger healthcare team.
- Provided exceptional emergency care to victims of motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, stabbings, falls, burns, and other traumatic injuries while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Spohn Hospital, Beeville
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Spohn Hospital, Beeville
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services to medical surgical patients.
- Reduced risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and promptly addressing patient concerns.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathetic listening, and prompt resolution of issues.
- Improved quality of care with thorough documentation of patient conditions, treatments, and responses to interventions.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Long Term Care Facilities
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by actively listening to their concerns and offering compassionate companionship.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX05.2019
Licensed Vocation Nurse Certificate - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX08.2016
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Trauma Nursing
- Vitals monitoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication and IV administration
- Professional Demeanor
- Organizational Skills
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- BLS
- ALS
- TNCC
- PALS
- NIHSS
- Neonate Resuscitation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Corpus Christi, Northwest
02.2023 - Current
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Cross Country Nurses, HCA Jourdanton
10.2022 - 01.2023
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Cross Country Nurses, Portland
10.2021 - 10.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Cross Country Nurses, Ben Taub Trauma Center
12.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Spohn Hospital, Beeville
03.2018 - 11.2020
Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Spohn Hospital, Beeville
03.2018 - 11.2020
Certified Nurse Assistant
Long Term Care Facilities
01.2007 - 01.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Licensed Vocation Nurse Certificate - Nursing
Coastal Bend College