Marcela Gonzalez
Dacono,CO
Summary
Accomplished Health and Wellness Director with a proven track record at Brookdale Assisted Living, enhancing patient outcomes through effective clinical supervision and staff development. Bilingual and BLS certified, I excel in health promotion and quality improvement, achieving significant advancements in patient care and staff proficiency. Recently had a State Survey Inspection with 0 deficiencies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Assisted Living
Longmont, CO
06.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Assisted with budgeting process by forecasting staffing needs and supplies.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
Nurse Preceptor
North Suburban Medical Center
Thornton, CO
05.2023 - Current
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Supported patients during diagnostic procedures such as biopsies or lumbar punctures, providing emotional comfort and addressing any concerns or questions.
- Delivered compassionate palliative care to terminally ill patients while supporting families emotionally through end-of-life discussions and decisions.
- Championed patient safety initiatives within the unit, resulting in a decrease in medical errors and increased staff awareness of best practices.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from acute to post-acute care settings by coordinating discharge planning and ensuring appropriate follow-up services.
Nurse Unit Manager
Riverdale Rehabilitation Center
Brighton
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw recruitment efforts within the nursing unit, selecting highly skilled candidates who would contribute positively to the team dynamic.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts, ensuring seamless continuity of care for all patients on the unit.
- Actively sought out opportunities for continuing education within the field of nursing management, staying up-to-date on current trends and best practices.
- Collaborated with administrators to evaluate nursing policies and procedures for potential improvements regularly.
- Established a strong rapport with patients and their families, addressing concerns and providing valuable support throughout the treatment process.
Home Health Nurse
Encompass Home Health
Thornton, CO
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Night Shift Charge Nurse
Villas At Sunny Acres
Thornton, CO
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Efficiently managed admissions, transfers, discharges during nighttime hours ensuring smooth transitions between departments or facilities when required.
- Coordinated daily patient assignments for nursing staff based on individual competency levels, acuity of care needs, and staffing availability.
Floor Nurse
Elms Heaven Care Center
Thornton, CO
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
Education
LPN Certificate - Nursing Education
Concorde Career College - Aurora
Aurora, CO05.2021
GED -
Aurora Central High School
Aurora, CO05.1999
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish, Clinical expertise
- BLS Certified
- IV certified
- Supervising students
- Self-awareness
- Motivational Skills
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Development
- Clinical Supervision
- Patient Care
Certification
*LPn Licensed
*IV Certified
*BLS certified
Timeline
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Assisted Living
06.2024 - Current
Nurse Preceptor
North Suburban Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Unit Manager
Riverdale Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 05.2023
Home Health Nurse
Encompass Home Health
03.2021 - 05.2022
Night Shift Charge Nurse
Villas At Sunny Acres
03.2018 - 03.2021
Floor Nurse
Elms Heaven Care Center
03.2014 - 03.2018
*LPn Licensed
*IV Certified
*BLS certified
LPN Certificate - Nursing Education
Concorde Career College - Aurora
GED -
Aurora Central High School
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