Amanda Danielle Gonzaga
Carpinteria
Summary
Developed critical skills in high-pressure healthcare environments, focusing on patient care, communication, and teamwork. Looking to transition into new field, bringing proficiency in handling medical emergencies and patient interactions. Aims to leverage these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in new professional setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre/Post/Sedation RN
Foothill Surgery Center
04.2024 - Current
- Providing comprehensive pre-operative assessments including reviewing medical histories, starting IV’s, obtaining vital signs and administering preoperative medications
- Delivering high acuity post-anesthesia care including airway management, continuous vital sign monitoring, pain and nausea control, rapid identification of complications
- Head sedation nurse with experience in pain management cases as well as endoscopies and colonoscopies; In charge of training other nurses for sedation role
RN, Home Health
Soul Care Home Health
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Coordinating with medical staff and family on home health care, monitoring patients condition, providing wound care, administering medications
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
RN Injector
Amazing Face Medi-Spa
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Performed and assisted with nonsurgical cosmetic procedures including Botox, dermal fillers, PRP, microneedling, and chemical peels.
- Administered laser-based treatments (laser hair removal, IPL, skin resurfacing, vascular/ pigment correction) while adhering to safety protocols
- Educated patients on treatment options, expected outcomes, risks, and aftercare instructions.
RN, ORTHO/NEURO
Los Robles Hospital
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Managing bedside nursing care of orthopedics/neurology/medical surgical patients
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Associate’s Degree - Nursing with Honors
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA12.2021
Associate’s Degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA05.2018
Undergraduate Biology
University of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2017
Skills
- Computer proficient in Epic, Meditech, Excel, Microsoft word, Google Docs, etc
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Delivering compassionate care
- Fast-paced learner
- Ability to multitask efficiently
- Patient and family advocacy
- Precepting
Certification
- ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)
- PEDIATRIC ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
- CERTIFIED BOTOX INJECTOR
- CERTIFIED DERMAL FILLERS INJECTOR
LANGUAGES
VISAYAN (CEBUANO)
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Pre/Post/Sedation RN
Foothill Surgery Center
04.2024 - Current
RN, Home Health
Soul Care Home Health
02.2024 - 05.2024
RN Injector
Amazing Face Medi-Spa
11.2022 - 04.2024
RN, ORTHO/NEURO
Los Robles Hospital
04.2022 - 03.2023
Undergraduate Biology
University of California Santa Barbara
Associate’s Degree - Nursing with Honors
Santa Barbara City College
Associate’s Degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Santa Barbara City College
CLINICAL TRAINING
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, CA
- Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Goleta, CA
- Los Robles Hospital, Thousand Oaks, CA
- Foothill Surgery Center, Santa Barbara, CA