Ezmeralda Gonzalez
BSN, RN, OCN
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 4 years of experience in a high-acuity oncology unit, home care, and fast-paced infusion center. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Proven leader, who efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RN, Outpatient Infusion Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
2 2022 - Current
- Communicate with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies based on patients’ changing statuses.
- Cultivate warm and compassionate atmosphere and deliver expert care by having ONS and OCN certifications, along with CITI training for use in the investigational therapeutics unit.
- Precept incoming nurses to the general infusion area and research unit by educating on best practices, discovered through involvement in Unit Based Council and other quality improvement committees.
- Perform as relief charge, helping facilitate and coordinate 200+ infusions a day in multiple teams, acting as a liaison between clinic and infusion staff.
Private Duty Nurse
Navi Nurses
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Referred patients to higher levels of care as appropriate, based on nursing knowledge, assessment and excellent listening skills.
- Considered safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care by utilizing all resources effectively and efficiently.
RN, Medical Surgical Oncology Unit
Honor Health
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided complex care to up to 5 high-acute patients such as tube feeding and drain management, central line access, wound care, extensive medication and transfusion therapies.
- Performed nursing care in areas of advocacy, education, and care coordination that meets physical, emotional, and social-cultural needs of patient and family.
- Participated in Fall Champion committee to discuss current data, propose solutions and implement changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI 06.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Professional bedside manner
Patient education and counseling
Care coordination
Team collaboration
Time management
Quality improvement
Critical thinking
Ultrasound-guided IV placement
Central line access and care
Anti-Neoplastic therapies
Clinical trials & research
Charting & technology proficiency
Affiliations
- Sigma International Honor Society of Nursing Member
- American Nurse Association (ANA) Member
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Member
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Navi Nurses
06.2021 - 05.2022
RN, Medical Surgical Oncology Unit
Honor Health
12.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Calvin University
06.2016 - 05.2020
RN, Outpatient Infusion Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
2 2022 - Current
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