Kimberly Gonzalez

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles – WCU LA Summer 2025 | NURS Preceptorship – 108 hours

• Completed an intensive preceptorship in pediatric hematology/oncology, infusion, and stem cell transplant units.
• Performed independent PIV starts and medication preparation including hazardous chemo agents and IVIG titrations.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary care for children with B-ALL, neuroblastoma, osteosarcoma, retinoblastoma, and rare genetic conditions, while providing family-centered education.
• Applied critical thinking to fever management, transfusion safety, and chemo administration; demonstrated exceptional therapeutic communication and advocacy with parents and children.

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center – WCU LA Spring II 2025 | NURS 481L – Med-Surg | 135 hours

• Assigned to the Direct Observation Unit (DOU), managing critically ill step-down patients requiring continuous monitoring.
• Practiced complex medication administration, telemetry monitoring, and urgent response interventions.
• Supported patient stabilization and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for patients with post-surgical complications, sepsis, and acute respiratory failure.

Los Angeles Leadership Academy – WCU LA Spring I 2025 | NURS 342L – Public Health | 90 hours

• Provided frontline care in a school-based nursing office, delivering first aid, illness assessments, and triage for children.
• Educated children and parents on nutrition, hygiene, and preventative health practices.
• Collaborated with school staff to improve health literacy and address health disparities among underserved children.

Shriners for Children Medical Center – WCU LA Fall II 2024 | NURS 317L-A – Pediatrics | 68 hours

• Rotated through operating rooms observing reconstructive surgeries from start to finish.
• Assisted in pediatric clinic with diverse and rare cases, performing assessments, vital signs, and patient education.
• Gained exposure to perioperative pediatric care, post-op recovery, and surgical teamwork.

Los Robles Regional Medical Center – WCU LA Fall I 2024 | NURS 316L-A – OB/Postpartum | 68 hours

• Worked on the postpartum unit, assisting mothers and newborns.
• Provided newborn baths, vaccine administration, vital signs, and parental teaching.
• Supported breastfeeding mothers and monitored recovery from C-sections and vaginal deliveries.

Providence St. John’s Health Center – WCU LA Summer I 2024 | NURS 211L – Med-Surg & Gero | 135 hours

• Focused on oncology patients, preparing chemotherapy medications under RN supervision.
• Inserted IV lines and urinary catheters, provided pain management, and supported patients through emotional aspects of cancer care.

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center – WCU LA Spring II 2024 | NURS 223L – Mental Health | 90 hours

• Cared for adolescents with behavioral and psychiatric conditions, practicing de-escalation and therapeutic communication.
• Facilitated group activities, encouraged self-expression, and collaborated with interdisciplinary mental health teams.

Four Seasons Healthcare & Wellness Center – WCU LA Spring I 2024 | NURS 121L-A | 101 hours

• Delivered bedside care in a skilled nursing facility, performing blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, and basic wound care.
• Assisted elderly patients with ADLs, mobility support, and rehabilitation exercises.

• Member, Society of Pediatric Nursing | Since February 2025
• Member, Sigma Beta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

• CA: Registered Nurse License, pending
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Certified
• AHA First Aid and BLS/CPR Certificate
• Los Angeles Fire Department Hospital Fire and Life Safety, Certified

PALS Tutor – Pathophysiology | West Coast University | 3 Terms

• Provided one-on-one and group tutoring sessions, helping nursing students master complex pathophysiology concepts.
• Developed simplified study guides, case-based examples, and active learning strategies tailored to diverse student learning needs.
• Mentored students on time management, test preparation, and clinical application of theoretical content.
• Recognized for fostering a supportive learning environment that improved student confidence and academic performance.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, teaching ability, and professional communication skills beneficial in both academic and clinical settings.