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Mary Elizabeth Gonzalez

Merced,CA

Summary

Licensed Vocational Nurse with 15+ years of experience delivering direct patient care and supervising clinical staff in a FQHC setting. Skilled in medication administration, wound care, chronic disease management, and patient education. Strong background in infection control, EMR documentation (NextGen), and high-volume clinical operations. Proven ability to lead teams, train staff, and implement quality improvement initiatives. Actively seeking a clinical-focused LVN position in Arizona.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Omni Family Health
Fresno, CA
05.2025 - Current
  • Lead daily clinical operations and supervise medical assistants, ensuring appropriate staffing ratios and efficient patient flow
  • Provide direct patient care including medication administration, blood draws, and treatments within LVN scope
  • Collaborate with providers and leadership to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Monitor staff performance, conduct evaluations, and support training and professional development
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, infection control, and clinical protocols
  • Oversee EMR workflows and improve documentation accuracy and efficiency
  • Conduct audits and maintain readiness for regulatory inspections, including Joint Commission standards
  • Lead daily huddles and coordinate care planning to optimize patient outcomes
  • Support chronic disease management programs and deliver patient education
  • Analyze clinical and operational data to drive process improvements

Clinical Trainer / Compliance Specialist

Community Medical Center
Stockton, CA
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Developed and implemented training programs for clinical staff to enhance patient care practices.
  • Conducted orientation sessions for new employees, ensuring comprehensive understanding of clinical protocols.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to identify training needs and optimize educational resources.
  • Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback and assessments, refining content as necessary.
  • Provided ongoing support to staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Center Manager II

Community Medical Center
Stockton, CA
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient patient flow and high-quality care standards.
  • Implemented staff training programs to enhance team performance and service delivery.
  • Managed scheduling and resource allocation to optimize clinic efficiency and reduce wait times.
  • Developed operational protocols to improve patient safety and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Analyzed patient feedback to identify areas for improvement in service delivery and satisfaction.
  • Mentored junior staff, fostering a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to ensure a skilled workforce capable of meeting center objectives.
  • Established performance metrics and conducted regular evaluations to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous growth.

Assistant Back Office Trainer

Community Medical Center
Stockton, CA
04.2023 - 10.2023

· Delivered comprehensive training on back-office clinical procedures and the NextGen EMR system to new hires, ensuring readiness and compliance with organizational standards.

· Collaborated with clinic leadership to design and conduct ongoing training sessions tailored to operational needs and staff performance trends.

· Facilitated annual competency evaluations to ensure continued proficiency and regulatory adherence among back-office staff.

· Analyzed compliance reports and operational data to evaluate adherence to protocols, identify areas for improvement, and reinforce best practices.

· Provided hands-on coaching and mentorship to support staff development, maintaining up-to-date training materials aligned with evolving protocols and regulatory changes.

· Played a key role in ensuring back-office operations met standards for quality, efficiency, and compliance.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Madera Hospital
Madera, CA
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs for accurate health evaluations.
  • Administered medications and provided wound care under supervision of registered nurses.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Educated patients on medication management and self-care practices for improved outcomes.
  • Maintained infection control protocols and ensured compliance with safety standards.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

Licensed Vocational Nurse Care Coordinator

Golden Valley Health Centers
Merced, CA
04.2019 - 10.2022
  • Monitored high-risk OB patients and performed NSTs
  • Assisted physicians with procedures and provided point-of-care testing
  • Delivered patient education on treatment plans and disease management
  • Monitored high-risk OB patients and performed NSTs
  • Assisted physicians with procedures and provided point-of-care testing

Coordination / Leadership Duties:

  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
  • Conducted infection control audits and maintained compliance with clinical standards

Assisted in care planning to achieve patient-centered goals

Coordination / Leadership Duties:

  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
  • Conducted infection control audits and maintained compliance with clinical standards

EMR Specialist/ Clinical Trainer

Golden Valley Health Centers
Merced, CA
06.2014 - 08.2019

Training / EMR Duties:

  • Acted as NextGen EMR superuser and provided ongoing staff support
  • Designed and facilitated EMR and clinical workflow training programs
  • Streamlined back-office workflows to improve operational efficiency

Leadership / Coordination Duties:

  • Assessed training compliance and developed customized schedules
  • Identified and addressed quality assurance concerns and infection control issues
  • Implemented initiatives to improve professionalism, clinical excellence, and employee engagement

Back Office Supervisor

Golden Valley Health Center
Turlock, CA
09.2010 - 06.2014
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare policies and procedures.
  • Streamlined back-office workflows, improving efficiency and reducing processing times.
  • Trained and mentored staff on administrative best practices and system usage.
  • Led back-office team of medical assistants and clinical staff
  • Managed hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations
  • Acted as EMR superuser to optimize workflows and patient care efficiency
  • Conducted operational audits and ensured compliance with protocols and quality standards

Education

Licensed Vocational Nursing

Merced College
Merced, CA
12-2009

Skills

Patient Care

Wound Care

Chronic Disease Management

Diabetes management

Asthma Management

Patient Education

Vital Signs Monitoring

Infection Control

Care Coordination

Clinical Documentation

Next Gen Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)

Quality Improvement

HIPAA compliance

Medication administration

Clinical Workflows

Staff Training & Supervision

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Omni Family Health
05.2025 - Current

Clinical Trainer / Compliance Specialist

Community Medical Center
10.2024 - 05.2025

Center Manager II

Community Medical Center
10.2023 - 10.2024

Assistant Back Office Trainer

Community Medical Center
04.2023 - 10.2023

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Madera Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2023

Licensed Vocational Nurse Care Coordinator

Golden Valley Health Centers
04.2019 - 10.2022

EMR Specialist/ Clinical Trainer

Golden Valley Health Centers
06.2014 - 08.2019

Back Office Supervisor

Golden Valley Health Center
09.2010 - 06.2014

Licensed Vocational Nursing

Merced College