Open To Work
Susan Gonzales
Austin,TX
Summary
Board-certified family nurse practitioner with extensive clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Expertise in managing acute and chronic conditions, developing personalized care plans, and improving patient outcomes through effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Carma Health Management
Austin, USA
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Developed personalized care plans addressing individual health needs.
- Executed interdisciplinary collaboration and preventative care strategies, stabilizing high-risk patients to enhance health outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Provided comprehensive medical care in residential treatment setting, specializing in management of acute and chronic conditions in complex patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care services.
Nurse Manager
Recovery Unplugged
Austin, USA
05.2021 - Current
- Championed infection control initiatives and developed staff training programs, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication, streamlining patient flow and reducing wait times.
- Led nursing operations in residential behavioral health facility, ensuring high standards of patient care.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Austin Oaks Hospital
Austin, USA
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Delivered direct psychiatric nursing care to adults and adolescents, enhancing patient well-being.
- Coordinated crisis intervention, treatment planning, and discharge processes, ensuring continuity of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patient health and mental status.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with diverse mental health needs.
COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination Nurse
Medbar
Austin, USA
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Administered COVID-19 tests and vaccines at mobile and fixed-site clinics, ensuring community access to essential health services.
- Educated patients on prevention, quarantine protocols, and vaccine expectations, enhancing public understanding and compliance.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness strategies.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX12-2024
Bachelor of Applied Science in Nursing -
Austin Community College
Austin, TX08-2019
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05-2017
Skills
- Primary and preventive care
- Patient assessment
- Chronic illness management
- Evidence-based decision making
- Diagnosis formulation
- Diagnostic screenings
- Team leadership
- Lab result evaluation
- Integrated mental health nursing
- Reproductive health
- Elder care
- Effective communication
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Healthcare management
- Chronic illness management
- EMR proficiency
- Patient and family education
- Evidence-based decision making
- EMR proficiency
- Interpreting laboratory results
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- National Society of Leadership and Success
Credentials
- MSN
- APRN
- FNP-C
References
Available upon request.
Certifications And Licensure
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified (FNP-C)
- Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing (#924404), 07/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 10/26
- National Society of Leadership and Success, Inducted, 10/24
Clinical Training
- Primary Care, Austin Regional Clinic, Austin, TX, 270, Erin Burge, APRN, FNP-C, Dr. Heidi Busceme, MD, FAAP
- Women’s Health, Austin Regional Clinic OB, Austin, TX, 90, Kaila Smith, APRN, FNP-C
- Geriatrics & Chronic Care, Sedona Trace Health & Wellness, Austin, TX, 360, Desiree Gayle, APRN, FNP-BC
Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner - Texas Board of Nursing Issued
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeGig WorkContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteSalary Range
$140000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Carma Health Management
08.2025 - Current
Nurse Manager
Recovery Unplugged
05.2021 - Current
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Austin Oaks Hospital
04.2021 - 03.2023
COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination Nurse
Medbar
12.2020 - 03.2021
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Applied Science in Nursing -
Austin Community College
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Austin Community College