Tiffany Gonzales
Del Rio
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse 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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Registered Nurse
Geo Group Inc
12.2022 - Current
- Contributed to the successful rehabilitation of inmates by addressing underlying health issues that could impact their ability to reintegrate into society post release .
- Offered compassionate care to all individuals regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances, upholding ethical nursing standards at all times.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical first-response care while adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Improved overall patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatments as necessary.
- Reduced health risks within the correctional facility through diligent infection control practices and thorough patient education.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Administers medications and treatment to patients and monitors responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updates patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitors patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advises patients and caregivers of proper medical management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Home Health - Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Superior Home Health and Hospice
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Manages care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educates patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trains new nurses from 5 different locations, in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provides direct patient care, stabilizes patients and determines next course of action.
- Updates patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organizes and manages care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
LVN Floor Nurse
Talecris Plasma Resources
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs every visit to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Maintained accurate records of donor healthcare treatments and responses.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Communicated effectively with donors to convey important instructions and discuss donor suitability.
- Performed routine evaluations of each donor's status, needs and preferences.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Southwest Texas Junior College
Del Rio, TX05.2021
Skills
- Bilingual
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate Care
- BLS certification
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Correctional Registered Nurse
Geo Group Inc
12.2022 - Current
Home Health - Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Superior Home Health and Hospice
02.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 03.2023
LVN Floor Nurse
Talecris Plasma Resources
08.2018 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Southwest Texas Junior College