Zulem Lorenzo Gonzalez
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
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Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Home Health Agency
05.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Hospice Care Team
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Registered Nurse
HCA NORTH CYPRESS
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Attendant Care Worker
EVERGREEN HEALTHCARE SERVICE
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Checked patient pulse, temperature and respiration to take measurement of body's basic functions.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Practice Manager
MD Medical Group
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Supported entire practice's staff, which boosted efficiency and improved overall process flow.
- Ordered supplies needed and kept tabs on inventory levels.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective practice management.
- Complied with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
- Consulted with clinicians to develop business strategy.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Created and maintained electronic record management (EMR) systems to store data and develop reports.
- Assisted with development of regulatory compliance systems.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Developed medical programs that promoted community health and research.
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Hospital
03.2002 - 08.2008
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clinical-Surgical Institute
02.2002
Skills
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Seizure Management
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Immunization Skills
- Palliative and Pain Management
- IV Setup
- Critical Care
- Colostomy Care Familiarity
- EMR Systems
- Direct Patient Care
- Taking Vitals
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- ELNEC Training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- ACLS Instructor
- Feeding Assistance
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Intake and Discharge
- Diabetes Management
- Nursing Plan Development
- Tracheostomy Care
- Basic life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Wound Care
- Infectious Disease Control
- SBAR communication
- HIPPA and OSHA regulations
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Staff Supervision
- New hiring training
- Medication and IV administration
Affiliations
- Honor roll 2001
- Nephrology volunteer student 2001
- Thesis: Excursion to Nursing Care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advance Life Support (ALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Home Health Agency
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hospice Care Team
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA NORTH CYPRESS
07.2022 - Current
Attendant Care Worker
EVERGREEN HEALTHCARE SERVICE
02.2022 - 05.2023
Practice Manager
MD Medical Group
04.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Hospital
03.2002 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clinical-Surgical Institute
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advance Life Support (ALS)
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
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