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M. Cristina Gomez

Seattle,WA

Summary

  • Skilled ER & Behavioral Health Nurse proficient in patient triage and complex procedures.
  • Strong communicator with expertise in high-pressure environments and crisis intervention.
  • Adept at multitasking, prioritization, and providing proactive patient solutions.
  • Compassionate and detail-oriented, committed to exceptional patient care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Addiction Recovery Nurse

Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers
05.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for continuing assessments, evaluations, triage, harm reduction education, and patient stabilization.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by diverting negative behaviors and assisting patients in regaining or improving coping skills.
  • Collaborated extensively with mental health providers on treatment plan implementation.
  • Monitor vital signs and manage medications, especially for withdrawal symptoms for up to 15 patients a shift.
  • Participated in patient education, which helped to reinforce concepts and treatment strategies.
  • Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported any changes to the supervising physician.

Urgent Care Staff Nurse

ZoomCare Super
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Provided high-quality treatment to various populations while supervising patient admission and triage based on acuity and appropriate department admittance.
  • Triaged up to 45 incoming patients daily and assessed the severity of their injuries and diseases.
  • Initiate intravenous fluids, provide medications, and establish patient records.
  • Monitor vital signs, manage medications, especially for pain, and attend to the patient's needs.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Medication Nurse

Lummi Healing Spirit Clinic
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Treated up to 75 individuals daily.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address and modify patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
  • Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
  • Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Olympic College
Bremerton
06.2025

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - undefined

Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA
06.2012

LICENSURE

LPN: Washington- LP60289329                                         

Expires 09/2025

Certification

  • IV Certification – 2012
  • BLS Certification- 2023-09 to 2025-09
  • Stop the Bleed Certification- 2024

Affiliations

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society: Psi-At-Large Chapter
  • American Nurses Association (ANA)
  • Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA)

PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

Gomez , M. C., Greenlund, A., Nava-Gerald, I., Phillips, N., & Schauer, D. (2025). Population Health Capstone Report: Shelton, WA [Review of Population Health Capstone Report]. Olympic College .


Gomez , M. C., Greenlund, A.,  Phillips, N., & Schauer, D. (2025, June 6). Mobile Integrated Health for Hospital Follow-Up [Poster presentation]. Olympic College BSN Final Presentations 2025 Bremerton, Washington, USA.


OTHER EMPLOYMENT

Home Health Nurse, Dept of Social & Health Services 

Washington State | March 2019 - Current


Primary Care Clinic Nurse, The Everett Clinic (Acquired AFM)

Bellingham, WA | June 2021 - August 2022


Primary Care Clinic Nurse, Associates in Family Medicine

Bellingham, WA | April 2019 - June 2021


Licensed Practical Nurse, Private Home Health, Self-employed

Bellevue, WA | May 2016 - November 2018


Clinic and ASC Nurse, Pacific NW Urology Specialists

Bellingham, WA | December 2013 - April 2016


Urgent Care Staff Nurse, Northwest Walk-In Clinic

Bellingham, WA | July 2012 - December 2013

Timeline

Addiction Recovery Nurse

Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers
05.2024 - Current

Urgent Care Staff Nurse

ZoomCare Super
09.2022 - 09.2024

Medication Nurse

Lummi Healing Spirit Clinic
02.2018 - 03.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - undefined

Bellingham Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Olympic College

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