Caleb Gonzales
Pueblo,US
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cosmetic Registered Nurse Injector/Co-owner
Cucumber Lounge
Pueblo, Co
02.2023 - Current
- Ensuring smooth effective operations, and compliance.
- Working with vendors to supply products and equipment for spa services and amenities.
- Maintaining the business budget and processes.
- Managing spa marketing efforts to bring in more guest visits.
- Provide patients with pre- and post-treatment instructions.
- Follow-up with patients pre / post treatments to introduce yourself and answer any questions.
- Perform injectable treatments for facial issues using neurotoxins.
- Stay current with any new and/or changes within the industry.
- Report treatment results to supervising doctor including any adverse reactions.
- Ensure correct protocol for reporting adverse reactions is followed and provide accurate charting and clinical documentation.
- Chart and document each treatment.
Nurse I
Colorado Department Of Corrections
Cañon City, CO
06.2020 - Current
- Improved medical record accuracy through diligent documentation of patients health assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
- Provided emergency care to patients by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Prevented potential health crises by conducting thorough screenings during intake processes for new patient.
- Educated patients about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Streamlined workflow efficiency by assisting with inventory management, supply ordering, and equipment maintenance tasks as needed.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through active listening, empathy, and timely resolution of grievances or concerns expressed by inmates regarding their healthcare experience.
Registered nurse
Sandstone Care- Adolescent psychiatric/detox
Cascade, CO
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Reassure presence for clients.
- Carry out essential nursing tasks and serve as a trusted medical resource, providing critical support to clients throughout their treatment journey
- Supervise and implement behavioral management strategies, such as de-escalation, crisis support, and redirection, to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
- Work closely with medical and clinical teams to establish a secure and stable treatment environment for clients, fostering an atmosphere of trust and healing.
- Make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of adolescents navigating the challenges of substance abuse and mental health issues
RN II
Colorado Mental Health Institute-Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Responsible for the direction and clinical supervision of all Nursing staff assigned to the unit while working in conjunction with the Lead Nurse.
- Assists in coordinating staff assignments by utilizing knowledge of acuity, and pool staff to maximize the quality of care given to unit patients on the unit.
- Responsible for working with the Lead Nurse to ensure all nursing services provided on the assigned unit are delivered correctly.
- Responsible to ensure all nursing assignments and duties are completed and in compliance with CMHIP policies and psychiatric and medical nursing standards, licensure requirements and governing bodies while working in conjunction with the Lead Nurse.
- Unit nursing staff are notified promptly of changes to processes, policies and procedures through communication methods to include Cornerstone Rosters, meetings, email and individual contact.
- Liaison between unit staff & nursing management
- Individual coaching sessions are conducted regularly with assigned staff.
- This position maintains nursing standards of care for their assigned shift on the unit by creating and maintaining processes to communicate and follow up with assigned staff so that standards are kept in compliance.
- Maintains current knowledge of new policies, standards, updates, literature related to nursing and specialty areas is maintained and communicated to subordinates.
- Assures the unit(s) is directed and staffed appropriately according to hospital procedure along with ensuring staffing levels are maintained and accurate.
- Responsible for the nursing care provided on assigned shift of a unit and maintenance of a safe, secure and therapeutic environment.
- This position promptly responds to patient's psychiatric and/or medical issues, participates in Trauma Informed Care initiatives and understands and promotes its principles, implements, audits and reviews nursing care provided on the shift/unit.
- Provide follow up for proper nursing care; ie., documentation for seclusion or seclusion and restraint monitoring, proper procedure for respiratory services, oxygen and oxygen equipment, and laboratory services after hours and obtaining data from the AED.
- Participates and ensures staff correctly identify patient prior to administration of medications, treatments, blood testing, or starting an invasive procedure.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Correctional Health Partners- Pueblo County Jail
Pueblo, CO
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Improved medical record accuracy through diligent documentation of patients health assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
- Provided emergency care to patients by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Prevented potential health crises by conducting thorough screenings during intake processes for new patient.
- Educated patients about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Streamlined workflow efficiency by assisting with inventory management, supply ordering, and equipment maintenance tasks as needed.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through active listening, empathy, and timely resolution of grievances or concerns expressed by inmates regarding their healthcare experience.
Health Care Services Trainee II (RN Intern)
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
Pueblo, Co
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Function as psychiatric service worker to provide support in delivering psychiatric nursing care and therapeutic treatment to an assigned client population.
- Provides for the psychosocial needs of the residents by direct personal contact.
- Monitor safety needs by supervising the residents and documenting wellness, interactions and conditions.
- Provides direct resident care and assist with activities of daily living.
Emergency Service Dispatcher
Pueblo City Police Department
Pueblo, CO
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Provide best possible civil service to the Pueblo community.
- Answer emergency and non-emergency calls, delivering premier civil service to the city.
- Possess the ability to stay calm and focused in the midst of a stressful situation.
- Extensive ability to multi-task, taking emergent phone calls, transmitting over a radio to officers/firefighters, dispatching both personnel on where to respond.
- Ability to utilize the National and Colorado Crime Information databases, to relay driver license statuses, criminal flags, or wanted parties to responding officers.
Emergency medical technician/Phlebotomist
Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo, CO
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Provide top quality patient care.
- Initiate intravenous lines.
- Check all vital signs and obtain weights on patients.
- Draw patient’s blood throughout the hospital in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Submit and scan all lab specimens into a electronic processing system.
- Transport patients to the operating room and recovery area
Aquatics Manager/Fitness/Swim Instructor
YMCA
Pueblo, Co
05.2009 - 10.2013
- Ensure safety and promote the health and well-being for all. Contain the ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Provide staff with the proper skills to react quickly in a situation needing emergency care, by conducting monthly In-services.
- Lead various group exercise classes.
- Teach people of all ages about water safety and swim stroke development.
Pool Manager
City of Pueblo Parks & Recreation Department
Pueblo, Co
05.2009 - 08.2013
- Manage 20+ employees
- Create staff schedule, and track payroll
- Oversee/manage swimming lessons and instructors
- Run bi-monthly in-service trainings with emphasis on emergency response and prevention.
- Handle customer and staff issues and concerns.
- Ensure a well ran swimming pool and safe environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trinidad High School
Trinidad, CO 08.2016 - 05.2018
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Trinidad State Junior College
Trinidad, CO 08.2016 - 05.2017
Emergency Medical Technician- Intermediate Certificate - Emergency Medical Services
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO 08.2012 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Pueblo, CO 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Basic Life Support
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Electronic Health Records
- Treatment Planning
- Time Management
- Bilingual
Timeline
Cosmetic Registered Nurse Injector/Co-owner
Cucumber Lounge
02.2023 - Current
Registered nurse
Sandstone Care- Adolescent psychiatric/detox
07.2022 - 07.2023
Nurse I
Colorado Department Of Corrections
06.2020 - Current
RN II
Colorado Mental Health Institute-Pueblo
07.2018 - 06.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Correctional Health Partners- Pueblo County Jail
10.2017 - 01.2019
Health Care Services Trainee II (RN Intern)
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
12.2016 - 08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trinidad High School
08.2016 - 05.2018
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Trinidad State Junior College
08.2016 - 05.2017
Emergency Service Dispatcher
Pueblo City Police Department
08.2014 - 01.2017
Emergency medical technician/Phlebotomist
Parkview Medical Center
09.2013 - 07.2014
Emergency Medical Technician- Intermediate Certificate - Emergency Medical Services
Pueblo Community College
08.2012 - 05.2014
Pool Manager
City of Pueblo Parks & Recreation Department
05.2009 - 08.2013
Aquatics Manager/Fitness/Swim Instructor
YMCA
05.2009 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
08.2007 - 05.2011
References
- Donna Raley Nurse III Colorado Department Of Corrections 719-269-4812
- Lindsey Romero MD, Sandstone Regional Medical Director, Supervising physician Cucumber Lounge 719-252-2281
- Lisa VanCamp Lead Nurse-F1 Behavioral Treatment Unit 719-546-4000
References
- Donna Raley Nurse III Colorado Department Of Corrections 719-269-4812
- Lindsey Romero MD, Sandstone Regional Medical Director, Supervising physician Cucumber Lounge 719-252-2281
- Lisa VanCamp Lead Nurse-F1 Behavioral Treatment Unit 719-546-4000
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