Mandy Gomez
Conroe,Texas
Summary
Bilingual licensed BSN and military veteran with extensive experience in patient care across diverse settings, including IMU, cardiac telemetry, and emergency units. Certified in ACLS, PALS, and BLS, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality care and patient advocacy. Known for strong collaboration skills and a compassionate approach to nursing, dedicated to enhancing facility operations while promoting community well-being. Eager to leverage expertise to further develop knowledge and skills within a progressive healthcare environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Travel RN
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
Portland, OR
10.2024 - Current
- Deployed critical measures to address emergencies.
- Assessed health trends based on thorough analysis of clinical data.
- Guided families in implementing appropriate post-hospitalization care strategies.
- Provided direct nursing care including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care for patients.
Travel RN
Medely
07.2022 - Current
- Monitored oxygenation, blood pressure and heart rate throughout procedures.
- Managed medication administration during procedures to mitigate anxiety, blood pressure fluctuations and other conditions.
- Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters and pacemaker installations.
- Evaluated patient conditions, monitored behaviors and reported updates to supervising physicians.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management, and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Registered Nurse
MEMORIAL HERMANN THE WOODLANDS MEDICAL CENTER
Shenandoah, Texas
08.2018 - Current
- Supported preoperative, intraoperative, and recovery phases in endoscopy.
- Managed patient care coordination across perioperative stages.
- Utilized interdisciplinary methods to deliver optimal care.
- Utilized exceptional clinical decision-making skills in nursing.
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans.
- ASSESMENT OF THE PERIOPEATIVE PATIENT
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Contract Travel RN
Barnes Jewish
St Louis, MO
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Engaged in problem solving activities with all levels of staff when issues arose.
- Created and maintained an effective team environment through collaboration and communication.
- Encouraged, empowered and motivated team to accomplish objectives.
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
Seattle, WA
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Preoperative, procedural and recovery phases
- start, assess and maintain IV access
- medication reconciliation
- work closely with anesthesia, GI doctors and radiology
- prep pt for procedure, obtain vitals
- educate on post care instructions
Travel RN
NuWest Group Holdings
BELLAVUE
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist The Woodlands
The Woodlands, TX
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Coordinated and evaluated interdisciplinary care for patients.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
- Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in clinics.
- Planned and spearheaded in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core measures.
SURGICAL SERVICES OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR II
02.2017 - 08.2018
MANAGEMENT TEAM LEAD
OR MATERIALS
07.2011 - 02.2017
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSITANT
CONROE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.2007 - 03.2010
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
PARK MANOR ASSISTED LIVING
11.2006 - 04.2007
M MOTOR TRANSPORT OPERATOR
UNITED STATES ARMY
05.1997 - 02.1999
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
BSN oF NURSING, UNIVERSITY oF TEXAS
Arlington, TX12.2020
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
LONESTAR COLLEGE
05.2018
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CERTIFICATE -
SANFORD BROWN INSTITUTE
05.2008
Skills
- Clinical Monitoring Expertise
- Electronic Records Coordination
- Infectious Disease Management
- Patient Care Planning
- Quality Patient Care
- Integrated Care Services
- Intake and discharge
- Disease management programs
- Infant CPR certified
- Patient Care Coordination
- Vascular care understanding
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Emotional Recognition
- Community Engagement Advocate
- Patient Health Assessment
- Tracheostomy Management
- Diverse Patient Care Approach
- Family and patient support
- Patient education and counseling
- IV drug therapy management
- Seizure management
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care planning
- Diabetes management
- Critical care
- Staff Training
- Documenting vitals
- SBAR communication
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Clinical Care Strategy Adjustments
- Solid Medical Ethics
- Assistance with Mobility
- Palliative Care Expertise
- Holistic Patient Interaction
- Epic EHR Management
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Quality Improvement in Patient Experience
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- End-Of-Life Care Training
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Clinical leadership
References
References upon request
Interests
CARE4, PYXIS, EPIC AND HEALTHQUEST EXPERIENCE Activities , Volunteer Work: The Woodlands Church / Traditions Health Care COMMITTEES PARTNERS IN CARING – MAGNET -ACLS/PALS/BLS – PHI THETA KAPPA
Languages
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Contract Travel RN
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Contract Travel RN
Barnes Jewish
02.2024 - 09.2024
Travel RN
Medely
07.2022 - Current
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
07.2022 - 10.2022
Travel RN
NuWest Group Holdings
02.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist The Woodlands
06.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
MEMORIAL HERMANN THE WOODLANDS MEDICAL CENTER
08.2018 - Current
SURGICAL SERVICES OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR II
02.2017 - 08.2018
MANAGEMENT TEAM LEAD
OR MATERIALS
07.2011 - 02.2017
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSITANT
CONROE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.2007 - 03.2010
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
PARK MANOR ASSISTED LIVING
11.2006 - 04.2007
M MOTOR TRANSPORT OPERATOR
UNITED STATES ARMY
05.1997 - 02.1999
Bachelor of Nursing -
BSN oF NURSING, UNIVERSITY oF TEXAS
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
LONESTAR COLLEGE
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CERTIFICATE -
SANFORD BROWN INSTITUTE
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