Brenae Gonzalez
Registered Nurse
Dallas,GA
Summary
Empathetic ICU Registered Nurse focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and the healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional with over 10 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating, and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia
2023.07 - Current
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
RTG Medical Staffing
2017.11 - 2023.07
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- .Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse , ICU
Emory University Hospital Midtown
2014.08 - 2017.11
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Cared for patients 14-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
2016.07 - 2017.10
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA 2008.08 - 2012.05
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
2001.05 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Atlanta, GA 2012.06 - 2014.07
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Patient Assessments
Patient management
Intravenous therapy
Emergency care
Oxygen saturation standards
Medical/Surgical ICU expert
Medication Administration
Tracheostomy Care
Patient recovery assessments
Anesthesia recovery
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Emory Healthcare
2023.07 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
RTG Medical Staffing
2017.11 - 2023.07
Registered Nurse, ICU
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
2016.07 - 2017.10
Registered Nurse , ICU
Emory University Hospital Midtown
2014.08 - 2017.11
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
2012.06 - 2014.07
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
2008.08 - 2012.05
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
2001.05 -