NICOLETTE GONZALEZ
Nurse Manager
East Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Patient-focused Nurse Manager offering 18 1/2-year background in obstetrical and medical/surgical nursing driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records and evaluating staff performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse Manager, Perinatal Services
RWJ University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2019 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Kept organized records of facility's services and utilization of inpatient beds.
- Communicated with members of medical staff and department heads during weekly update meetings.
- Streamlined steps in rapid response situations by prioritizing and delegating tasks.
- Verified facility remained up-to-date and compliant with laws and regulations.
Interim Director of Nursing,Perinatal Services
RWJ University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff
- Recruited and developed over 7 quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections. Overall improvement of GOJO handwashing rates by 5% above goal.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss staff complaints or concerns, and unit-based improvement.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all patients.
- Collaborated with distribution manager to maintain daily operations and supplies.
- Evaluated work performance of 85 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
STAFF RN-L&D/High Risk Antepartum Staff Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
02.2007 - 09.2019
- Provide nursing care at High-Risk Perinatal Center with Level IV NICU
- Family-centered care for pregnant women including, preeclampsia, diabetic, cardiovascular, and renal compromised patients
- OR capabilities of scrub and circulator
- Reacted effectively in emergency scenarios (i.e cord prolapse, eclampsia)
- Postpartum hemorrhage, emergency cesarean deliveries (of various indications) demonstrating sound decision-making that helped save lives
- Charge Nurse experience
- Served as Task Force Member of QS electronic maternal-fetal charting system
- Responsible for educating staff on changes to documentation such as assessment and intervention, plan of care, hemorrhage assessment risk tool, electronic OR documentation, and mother-baby link system
- Resource to nurses and physicians during role out of upgrade in 2012
- Invented OB cart used during Code OB deliveries outside of Labor and Delivery in 2012
- Managed the reorganization of in-room supply cart to effectively obtain necessary items to care for laboring women during admission, labor, recovery phase, and emergencies.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Worked with interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care, and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds, and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitoring responses.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza, and other illnesses of concern.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, guiding diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for any status changes.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executed care based on each patient's relative condition and delegated tasks to available personnel to deliver safe and efficient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
STAFF RN-9 TOWER
RWJ University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
08.2003 - 01.2007
- Level I trauma center
- Handle medical emergencies resulting from events such as strokes, cardiac arrest, car accidents, drug overdoses, alcohol withdrawal, and burns
- Nurse Manager 1+ years in 2006
- Duties included managing daily floor administration to maintain efficient and safe patient care
- Perform staff evaluations and maintain timecards
- Performed direct patient care including initial assessments, telemetry monitoring, and assist in bedside procedures such as wound care, dressing changes, and vascular studies
- Provided pre and post-procedure monitoring.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitoring responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological and post-surgical conditions and processes, treatments, and expected outcomes.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications, and self-management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ 08.2012 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ 05.2001 - 05.2003
Skills
Staff leadership
Additional Information
- CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS
- Inpatient Obstetric Nurse (RNC-OB)
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
- Qualified Hospital Medical Interpreter (Spanish)
- NRP, BLS, ACLS
- Recipient of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program Outstanding Nurse Educator Award in 2014 and 2017
- Member of AWHONN
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Interim Director of Nursing,Perinatal Services
RWJ University Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2022
Nurse Manager, Perinatal Services
RWJ University Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
08.2012 - 12.2016
STAFF RN-L&D/High Risk Antepartum Staff Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
02.2007 - 09.2019
STAFF RN-9 TOWER
RWJ University Hospital
08.2003 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer County Community College
05.2001 - 05.2003
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