Daisy Gonzalez
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a solid foundation from OSF Little Company Of Mary, with experience in acute and rehabilitative care. Proficient in electronic recordkeeping and dedicated to fostering optimal health outcomes through education and compassionate care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Chicago, IL
01.2026 - Current
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and resources available.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge home management strategies to promote long-term success in recovery.
- Coordinated daily therapy sessions for patients while balancing competing priorities such as medication administration or wound management duties.
Registered Nurse
OSF Little Company Of Mary
Evergreen Park, IL
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare teams, ensuring timely interventions.
Student Nurse Intern
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted with admission, transfer and discharge processes for patients.
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking vital signs and patient assessment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
Patient Care Technician
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Chicago, IL
06.2017 - 01.2023
- Provide basic daily care to patients and support nursing/therapy staff
- Perform routine task such as assisting patients with basic hygiene and daily living activities
- Obtain blood glucose levels, vital signs, weights, catheterization and bladder scans
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Patient Care Technician Cardiac ICU
Christ Medical Hospital
Oak Lawn, IL
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College
05-2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Hubbard High School
05-2011
Skills
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Hospice and palliative care
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
Certification
Registered Nurse
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual
English
Shift Lead
- BEN AND JERRY'S, US
- July 2011 - April 2017
- Coached and trained employees and managed daily work assignments to enhance operations.
- Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
- Checked orders for quality and completeness.
- Documented receipts, employee hours and inventory movement.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
OSF Little Company Of Mary
08.2024 - 12.2025
Student Nurse Intern
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
01.2023 - 06.2024
Patient Care Technician Cardiac ICU
Christ Medical Hospital
03.2022 - 12.2022
Patient Care Technician
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
06.2017 - 01.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Hubbard High School
ADN - Nursing
Moraine Valley Community College