Whitney Gonzalez
San Antonio
Summary
Highly experienced nursing professional with exceptional leadership skills, clinical knowledge and sound judgment developed over extensive career. Skillfully staff teams, organize charts, and oversee day-to-day care by leveraging strong decision-making and multitasking abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forensic Nurse
Texas Forensic Nurse Examiners
10.2024 - Current
- Updated support manuals and guides to smooth assistance processes for support staff.
- Drafted reports detailing findings from examinations for use by law enforcement and legal teams.
- Provided expert testimony in court regarding forensic findings and procedures.
- Educated healthcare staff on trauma-informed care and best practices.
- Assisted in developing protocols for evidence collection and preservation.
Critical Care Charge Nurse
University Health
02.2023 - Current
- As Charge Nurse in the Neuro ICU, I coordinated patient care, assigned staff based on acuity, supported clinical decision-making, and ensured smooth unit operations.
- I served as a resource during emergencies and promoted patient safety and team collaboration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Trained new nurses on protocols and best practices within the unit.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Dialysis Nurse
University Health
12.2020 - 02.2023
- As a Dialysis Nurse, I cared for patients undergoing hemodialysis by monitoring treatment, managing dialysis equipment, assessing for complications, and providing patient education and support.
Education
Bachelor Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
01-2023
Associate - Nursing-RN
Baptist Health
01-2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
South Plains College
12-2020
Skills
- Outreach/Marketing
- Trauma-informed Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Critical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Best practices
- Critical care knowledge
- Staff training
- Care coordination
- Report writing
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Healthcare team collaboration
Certification
• SANE-A -IAFN, 05/01/25
• CA-SANE -OAG, 11/01/24
• CA-SANE -OAG, 11/01/24
Testimony
Expert Witness Training
IAFN Conference
Provided Stroke Education in Critical Care Carnival
Ultrasound Guided PIV
Preceptor Training
Charge Nurse Training
Timeline
Forensic Nurse
Texas Forensic Nurse Examiners
10.2024 - Current
Critical Care Charge Nurse
University Health
02.2023 - Current
Dialysis Nurse
University Health
12.2020 - 02.2023
Bachelor Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Associate - Nursing-RN
Baptist Health
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
South Plains College