Victoria Enea-Gonzalez
Summary
With over 18 years of experience in surgery, I am a compassionate nursing leader committed to upholding the highest standards of nursing practices and policies. I possess a strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance and have demonstrated proven results in a managerial capacity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
SCA Health- Golden Triangle SurgiCenter
07.2022 - Current
- Oversee the daily operations of the nursing department involves managing staff, creating schedules, budgeting, and allocating resources efficiently.
- Advocated and supported the development of integrated technology and digital strategy.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Participate in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Attend meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Conduct performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and make recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Review incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Analyze trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
- Provide clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Assist with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Budgeting, managing, and scheduling nursing staff are key tasks, along with fostering an environment that is supportive to patients.
- Assess competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Communicate with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Director of Surgical Services | Surgical Services Nurse Supervisor
Hemet Global Medical Center
07.2014 - 05.2022
- In conjunction with clinical and senior administrative leadership, set the vision of service lines and executed that mission.
- Launched new Da Vinci Robotics program, hired, and trained new staff and planned and organized opening operations.
- Managed the recruitment, training, orientation, and performance evaluation of staff members, directly supervising a team of 100 employees. My responsibilities encompassed several departments, including Scheduling, Preadmission Testing, the Day Surgery Unit, Operating Room, PACU, and Endoscopy.
- Enforced standards of care for surgical services and developed processes to measure and ensure the highest quality of care, in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, TJC, and federal, state, and local requirements.
- Implemented Quality Management Reviews at different organizational levels and supervised the necessary modifications and corrections.
- Enhanced medical and surgical skills, honed leadership abilities, and fostered positive relationships.
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and clinical teams providing surgical care.
- Coordinated orientation programs for new personnel assigned to the operating rooms.
- Managed operating room scheduling to maximize efficiency and utilization of resources.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care within regulatory requirements.
- Conducted regular meetings with nursing staff to discuss operational issues, review changes in policy or procedure, provide educational opportunities and recognize achievements.
- Monitored day-to-day operations of surgical services departments including staffing levels, equipment maintenance and supply inventory management.
- Created annual budget for surgical services operations and monitored financial performance against budget targets.
Surgery Registered Nurse | PRE-OPERATIVE | CIRCULATE| PACU|ENDOSCOPY
Hi-Desert Medical Center | Airway Outpatient Surgery Center
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Coordinated and implemented quality nursing care for the surgical patient in an efficient and safe manner consistent with Standards of Care
- Performed consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the unit; demonstrated by remaining flexible to change, integrating quality in daily work habits, and treating all patients and peers with respect and consideration.
Refractive Surgery Coordinator | Certified Ophthalmic Tech | Surgical Scrub Tech
Friedman Eye Center
10.2001 - 09.2011
- Coordinated and managed care for operative patients; ensured implementation of patient management plans
- Created and implemented marketing strategies which increased revenue
- LASIK, Certified VISX Excimer Laser Operator.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Arizona State University
07-2019
Bachelor of Science, Nursing Science -
Arizona State University
01.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA07-2011
Skills
- Experienced Surgical RN
- Healthcare Management
- Multi-Site Operations
- Time Management
- Compliance Management
- Risk Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Quality Management
- Performance Management
- Accreditation Coordination
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Training Delivery & Development
- Clinical Resources Management
- Process Improvements
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- Patient care management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Clinical Leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite 365
Certification
- Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Director of Nursing
SCA Health- Golden Triangle SurgiCenter
07.2022 - Current
Director of Surgical Services | Surgical Services Nurse Supervisor
Hemet Global Medical Center
07.2014 - 05.2022
Surgery Registered Nurse | PRE-OPERATIVE | CIRCULATE| PACU|ENDOSCOPY
Hi-Desert Medical Center | Airway Outpatient Surgery Center
01.2012 - 09.2014
Refractive Surgery Coordinator | Certified Ophthalmic Tech | Surgical Scrub Tech
Friedman Eye Center
10.2001 - 09.2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing Science -
Arizona State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monterey Peninsula College
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