K E L L Y G O N Z A L E S , D N P , A P R N 1378 Caminito Capistrano, Unit 3, Chula Vista, California 91913 � 619.840.8255 � kellygrn@me.com

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PEDIATRIC/ FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S P R O F I L E

Highly motivated, goal-driven, and service-oriented professional, offering extensive experience in patient care, healthcare administration, and team leadership. Skilled at providing continuous care to patients as well as ensuring consistent process improvement. Effective at coordinating patient care with primary care physicians, as well as with other healthcare professionals to maintain continuity and quality of care. Armed with the ability to quickly assess patients; as well as to determine physiological and psychosocial elements of care to develop a trusting patient-provider relationship. Technically proficient with a variety of electronic medical records and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint).

A R E A S O F E X P E R T I S E

Nursing Operations and Management | Quality Patient Care | Evidence-Based Practice Training and Counseling | Patient Needs Assessment | Administrative and General Management Technical Support | Rapid Conflict Resolution | Organizational Leadership and Team Building

Primary Care

E D U C A T I O N

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE: PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER AND FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER | 2015 University of San Diego � San Diego, CA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING | 2012 University of Phoenix � San Diego, CA

REGISTERED NURSE FIRST ASSISTANT PROGRAM (DIDACTIC COURSE) | 2012 University of Phoenix � San Diego, CA

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN NURSING | 2008 Southern College � Chula Vista, CA

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

RADY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL STAFF NURSE | CLINICAL NURSE III | CHARGE NURSE (Operating Room) 2013–PRESENT ▫ Provide nursing care to children undergoing surgery at Rady Children’s Hospital with varying illnesses, including

hematology and oncology cases, as well as neonatal patients from Sharp Mary Birch Hospital ▫ Perform pre-operative duties for patient care for weekend shifts and assist with the recovery of patients as needed ▫ Fulfill role as charge nurse two days per week, covering management of patient throughput within the surgical

services area and oversight to staff and conflict resolutions; as well as assistance to the Surgical Services Department, including directing the immediate staffing and surgery needs within the department

▫ Work with the Anesthesia Department to discuss care for the patient in outlying procedural areas in the hospital ▫ Execute scrub and circulator duties for surgical patients in various surgical specialties while ensuring regulatory

compliance and completing the required electronic medical record documentation for patient care

SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO � SAN DIEGO, CA (1992–2013) CLINICAL LEAD REGISTERED NURSE (Cardiac, Vascular, and Trauma Surgery) 2008–2013 ▫ Rendered first-rate care for critical patients throughout the Surgical Services Department ▫ Made major contribution to the development of Robotic Cardiac Surgical Program ▫ Conducted staff trainings as well as rendered counseling for patients and family regarding post-operative care

SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO � SAN DIEGO, CA SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST 1992–2008 ▫ Expertly rendered surgical assistance to surgeons during operations in various surgical specialties, such as

orthopedics, cardiac, general, invasive, and neuro and trauma surgery

K E L L Y G O N Z A L E S , D N P , A P R N 1378 Caminito Capistrano, Unit 3, Chula Vista, California 91913 � 619.840.8255 � kellygrn@me.com

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N U R S E P R A C T I T I O N E R | C L I N I C A L R O T A T I O N S

Pediatric Primary Care, MID CITY PEDIATRIC CLINIC � SAN DIEGO, CA 2015 Pediatric Primary Care, KAISER PERMANENTE BONITA � CHULA VISTA, CA 2014 Pediatric Primary Care, SHARP REES STEALY PEDIATRICS � CHULA VISTA, CA 2013–2014 Pediatric Specialty Medicine RADY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO ORTHOPEDIC, HEMATOLOGY/ ONCOLOGY CLINIC, EMERGENCY ROOM 2013–2014|2015

Family Practice and Adult Health, SCRIPPS HOSPITAL CARDIOLOGY � LA JOLLA, CA 2014 Family Practice and Adult Health, ISLAND FAMILY MEDICINE � CORONADO, CA 2013 Family Practice and Adult Health, SHARP REES STEALY URGENT CARE � CHULA VISTA, CA 2013 Family Practice and Adult Health, MINUTE CLINIC � CLAIREMONT, CA 2013

Obstetrics and Women’s Health, MISSION BEACH WOMEN’S CLINIC � SAN DIEGO, CA 2014

Child Development, PALOMAR HOSPITAL � ESCONDIDO, CA 2012 Child Development, MANCHESTER CHILD CARE CENTER, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB � SAN DIEGO, CA 2012

M I L I T A R Y E X P E R I E N C E

UNITED STATES NAVY HM-3 HOSPITAL CORPSMAN, Honorable Discharge

C R E D E N T I A L S

Registered Nurse - State of California, (Valid Until: September, 2017) Nurse Practitioner - State of California, (Valid Until: September, 2017)

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, (Valid Until: August, 2020)

Certified Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, (Valid Until: February, 2017) Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR), (Valid Until: December, 2020)

Basic Life Support (BLS), (Valid Until: July, 2016) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), (Valid Until: August, 2017)

Healing Touch Level I Certification

P R O F E S S I O N A L A F F I L I A T I O N S

California Association of Nurse Practitioners (CANP) National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing | American Association of Operating Room Nursing Member: Rady Children’s Hospital Quality Improvement Committee | Infection Control Committee

Evidence-Based Practice Committee | Clinical Informatics Council

A C T I V I T I E S

Mercy Outreach Surgical Team | Mexico, Haiti, USA, and Africa | Fresh Start Surgical Gifts

R E S E A R C H

Quality Improvement Evidence-Based Medicine Project | Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego Orthopedic Compared care of low back patients who received physical therapy versus patients who received home exercise program alone

P R E S E N T A T I O N

Gonzales, K., Clark, M.J., and Scott, M.L. (2015). Evaluation of physical therapy for adolescent patients with low-back pain. Symposium for Research, Western Institute of Nursing, Albuquerque, NM.