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Employee of the Quarter, 2022
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Lucina Gonzalez

Newcastle,TX

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Labor and Delivery at Faith Community Hospital and Emergency Department at Graham Regional Medical Center. Expert in neonatal resuscitation and IV insertion, providing compassionate emotional support and health promotion. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and smooth transitions for new mothers.

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Faith Community Hospital
07.2017 - Current
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Able to managed care for four couplets and two laboring patients in a shift

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Graham Regional Medical Center
10.1999 - Current
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
  • Able to manage care for critical patients as well as minor ill patients, up twelve to eighteen patients in a shift, with another experienced coworker.
  • Precept new oncoming employees or student nurses willing to learn and work as a team.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
05-2004

License Vocational Nurse -

Ranger College
Graham, TX
08-1999

High School Diploma -

Graham High School
Graham, TX
05-1998

Skills

  • Breastfeeding support
  • Health promotion
  • Newborn care
  • Emotional support
  • IV insertion
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • Documentation
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Emergency care
  • Trauma nursing core course
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills

Certification

  • PALS
  • Certified Breast Examiner, July 2017-present
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • TNCC
  • ENPC
  • NRP
  • STABLE
  • FETAL MONITORING

Employee of the Quarter, 2022

I was nominated by friends and coworkers for being a team player, being dependable, and available in time of urgent need. 

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Faith Community Hospital
07.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Graham Regional Medical Center
10.1999 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Midwestern State University

License Vocational Nurse -

Ranger College

High School Diploma -

Graham High School

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