Robert Gonzalez

• Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
• Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
• Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
• Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
• Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
• Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.

• Assisted radiologists in interventional radiology procedures, such as catheterizations, angioplasties and biopsies.
• Prepared sterile field prior to each procedure according to established infection control guidelines.
• Provided patient care before, during and after the procedure including monitoring vital signs.
• Administered medications and contrast agents to patients prior to the procedure.
• I have stepped down to a PRN position in October 2022

• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
• Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates.
• Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.

• Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

• Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals.
• Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
• Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.

Held staff position in the Cardio Vascular Intensive Care Unit.

Worked as a team member in the open heart unit taking care of pre and post op patients of coronary artery bypass graft , valve replacements and other cardio thoracic surgeries.

Recognized for ability to care for patients in multiple ICU specialties such as Cardio-thoracic , Surgical Trauma, Medical, Nuero and Cardiovascular. 

Experience as Emergency Room Nurse in Level 1 Trauma Center

Monitor acute conditions.

Pharmological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and disease.

Effectively supervised NAs and non-clinical staff.

Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of patients.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.

Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to the surrounding community.

Incorporated evidence-based care into practice environment to ensure high quality care for patients and their families.

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

Provide care to patients in a Multiple Medical ICU.

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.

Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

Coordinated with doctors and fellow registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.

Provided quality nursing care in accordance with  policies and procedures.

Hemodynamic monitoring of post op Cardiothoracic patients.

Demonstrate accurate and thorough assessment skils.

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

Responsible for primary care and medication management.

Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.