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Maritza Gonzalez

Carpentersville,IL

Summary

Dedicated healthcare and education professional with over 10 years of experience in medical administration, patient care, and classroom instruction. Skilled in maternity unit coordination, surgical tech support, and front desk operations. Adept at creating calm, organized environments in both clinical and academic settings. Known for strong communication, attention to detail, and compassionate service delivery. Skilled and detail-oriented surgical technologist with hands-on experience supporting a variety of surgical procedures. Proficient in preparing and maintaining sterile fields, handling surgical instruments, ensuring operating room readiness, and adhering strictly to aseptic and infection control protocols.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Edustaff
Grand Rapids, MI
11.2023 - Current
  • Provide instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Organize lesson plans and activities for students.
  • Assist with classroom management issues when needed.
  • Monito student progress throughout the day.
  • Support special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
  • Create an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.

Building Substitute Teacher

Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Pingree Grove , IL
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Monitored student behavior, interacted positively with students, and provided guidance as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure a safe, positive learning environment for all students.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations while maintaining an orderly classroom setting.
  • Utilized technology such as computers, projectors, interactive whiteboards. in the classroom setting.
  • Attended faculty meetings for professional development purposes.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress in class via phone calls or emails.
  • Answered questions from students about course material during lectures or office hours.
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.

Nurse Assistant

The Vines at Countryside
Elgin, Illinois
10.2018 - 05.2022
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
  • Engaged with patients through meaningful conversations.
  • Conducted essential checks on patient vital signs, including blood pressure and temperature readings.
  • Addressed patient requests efficiently and promptly in a timely manner.
  • Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
  • Trained newly hired staff on operational policies and role-specific procedures.
  • Communicated changes in patient condition directly to RN and physician.
  • Provided exceptional patient-focused care.

Medical Assistant

Elgin Foot and Ankle
Elgin, IL
05.1998 - 09.2014
  • Documented patient histories to assist in medical evaluations.
  • Administered injections, medications, and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
  • Ensured precision in medical records with filing, charting, transcription and electronic data entry.
  • Conducted administrative tasks including answering phones and scheduling appointments.
  • Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients.
  • Filed insurance claim forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates, or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
  • Operated X-ray and orthotic scanners, and Dopplers, to administer diagnostic tests.

Unit Secretary, Labor and Delivery

Kishwaukee Hospital
DeKalb, IL
03.2008 - 11.2008
  • Checking in birthing mothers
  • Creating patient charts and ID labels.
  • Verifying insurance, and processing paperwork.
  • Communicating with nurses and physicians.
  • Assigning or arranging rooms.

Surgical Technologist

Valley ambulatory surgical center
Saint Charles, Illinois
06.2002 - 12.2005
  • Prepared and maintained a sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
  • Ensured that all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
  • Ensured operating room readiness through meticulous arrangement of surgical equipment.
  • Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
  • Received specimens from the pathology laboratory for examination by the surgeon during the operation.
  • Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
  • Assisted the surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation.

Education

Master of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Rush University
Chicago, IL
06-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Medical

Columbia College of Missouri
Columbia, MS
05-2022

Associate of Applied Science - Medical

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
06-2021

Skills

  • Bilingual Proficiency in Spanish
  • Maintains Composure Under Pressure
  • Quick Learner
  • Sterile field management
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Surgical equipment handling
  • Setting up and operating equipment

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Edustaff
11.2023 - Current

Building Substitute Teacher

Cambridge Lakes Charter School
09.2022 - 06.2023

Nurse Assistant

The Vines at Countryside
10.2018 - 05.2022

Unit Secretary, Labor and Delivery

Kishwaukee Hospital
03.2008 - 11.2008

Surgical Technologist

Valley ambulatory surgical center
06.2002 - 12.2005

Medical Assistant

Elgin Foot and Ankle
05.1998 - 09.2014

Master of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Rush University

Bachelor of Arts - Medical

Columbia College of Missouri

Associate of Applied Science - Medical

Elgin Community College

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