Stephanie Gonzalez
Red Oak,TX
Summary
“Registered Nurse with 5+ years of experience in acute care and patient coordination. Proven ability to manage complex clinical documentation through EPIC and support quality outcomes. Interested in transitioning to a utilization review role, applying strong clinical judgment, HIPAA compliance, and collaborative care skills in a payer-focused environment. Bilingual in Spanish, skilled in interdisciplinary communication and navigating prior authorization procedures.”
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with case management and providers to ensure appropriate levels of care and discharge planning.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory agency policies governing safe delivery of healthcare services.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions through the EPIC system.
- Attend and promote safety meetings with the Unit Base Committee.
- Provide wound changes, trach care, and maintain equipment and machinery at standard safety.
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, TX
10.2019 - 05.2024
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Precepted the new oncoming hire.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
Medical Assistant
Trinity Women's Center
Dallas, TX
05.2012 - 09.2019
- Prepared treatment rooms for OB/GYN patient examinations.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Scheduled pre-authorized visits and ensured insurance documentation was complete prior to appointments.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Navarro College
Waxahachie, TX05-2024
Skills
- Basic life support
- Prior authorization review
- Remote work communication skills (Zoom, Teams and Outlook)
- UBC Committee
- EMR utilization - EPIC
- Wound care
- Time management
- Interpersonal communication
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- PCT Daisy Nominated
- UBC member
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
10.2019 - 05.2024
Medical Assistant
Trinity Women's Center
05.2012 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Navarro College