Adriana M. Gonzales, RN, MSN, FNP-C
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Current Physical Address
Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566
Permanent Mailing Address
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Education
Degree Awarded
Institution
Completion Date
Doctorate in Nursing Practice
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
Boston, MA
May 2022 (anticipated)
Post-Master’s Certificate in Advanced Practice Nursing-FNP
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
Boston, MA
December 2013
Master’s of Science in Nursing Education
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque, NM
May 2011
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque, NM
May 2006
Associate’s Degree in Nursing
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO COLLEGE
Espanola, NM
May 2005
Certificate in Nursing
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO COLLEGE
Espanola, NM
May 2004
Licensure
New Mexico Certified Nurse Practitioner License
New Mexico Registered Nursing License
CNP-02378 1/31/23
R54989 Expires 1/31/23
Certifications
CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) Examiner’s Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Since 2018
Since 2020
Since 2007
Basic Life Support
Since 2004
Clinical Experience
November 2018 – Current
Las Clinicas del Norte, El Rito, NM
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice
Medical diagnosis, evaluation, and management of urgent, acute, and chronic conditions across the lifespan in accordance with evidence-based practice and guidelines. Performed well visits and urgent care visits as well as medical screening exams. Responsible for ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing minor procedures, prescribing medications, and overall medical management. Additionally, responsible for quality improvement projects within the organization. Worked closely with the Medical Director and Chief Operations Officer to implement evidence-based practice guidelines into practice as well as meet quality measures.
October 2021 – April 2022
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM
Registered Nurse, Adult Admission Unit
Provided holistic and culturally sensitive nursing care to patients while applying the nursing process. Educated patients on disease processes, provided medication administration, and procedures. Worked with a plethora of adult patients in the medical surgical and progressive care capacity as the unit provided intermediary care between the emergency department and medical floors in a Level 1 Trauma Center that also served as a teaching hospital. High turnover of patients as unit was dedicated to admission procedures for patients then transferred to floors. Used Cerner charting system and worked closely with medical providers of all disciplines to communicate status of patient.
August 2016 – December 2018
MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO, Los Alamos, NM
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice
Medical diagnosis, evaluation and management of urgent, acute, and chronic conditions across the lifespan in accordance with evidence based practice and guidelines. Primarily responsible for walk-in and urgent visits of adolescent and adult patients. Performed medical screening exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing minor procedures, and prescribing medications. Seen up to 30 patient encounters per day. Also responsible for on-call duty within the practice. Additionally, assisted in orientation and training of new Nurse Practitioners. Also responsible for call duty covering multiple clinics and providers.
January 2016 – August 2016
FIRST CHOICE COMUNITY HEALTH, Albuquerque, NM
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice
Medical diagnosis, evaluation and management of urgent, acute, and chronic conditions across the lifespan in accordance with evidence based practice and up to date guidelines. Additionally, perform well exams for infants, children, adolescents and adults that include interventions for and education on disease prevention and health maintenance. Perform medical screening exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing minor procedures, and prescribing medications. Also responsible for call duty covering multiple clinics and providers.
April 2014 – January 2016
EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH, Espanola, NM
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice
Provided medical care to all generations in a family practice setting. Performed histories and physicals for patients across the lifespan. Developed treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases, educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance. Also responsible for conducting medical exams, performing diagnostic tests and screening evaluations, performing minor procedures, prescribing medications, and overall medical management.
August 2011 - June 2012
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist, General Pediatric Unit
Worked with coders and providers to ensure accurate and thorough clinical documentation. Reviewed and audited patient charts to identify deficiencies in charting and provide feedback and teaching to providers to ensure documentation in accordance with national standards and requirements for accurate data reporting and reimbursement.
March 2007 – August 2011 and June 2012 – April 2014
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, Albuquerque, NM
Registered Nurse, General Pediatric Unit
Provided holistic family and culturally sensitive nursing care to patients and their families while applying the nursing process. Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medication administration, and procedures. Intermittent charge nurse with supervisory and patient placement responsibilities.
February 2007 – April 2014 Staffing agency-work intermittently throughout the years
HOSPITAL STAFFLINK, Albuquerque, NM
Registered Nurse, Staffing Agency
Provided holistic nursing through the nursing process to adult and geriatric patients. Worked autonomously in various locations ranging from long term care facilities to inpatient treatment centers.
September 2005 – January 2007
PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES, Albuquerque, NM
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Provided holistic nursing and family centered care to premature and severely ill neonatal patients and their families while applying the nursing process in an intensive care setting. Worked with ventilated and incubated patients.
July 2004 – August 2005
AYUDANTES INC., Santa Fe, NM
Licensed Practical Nurse, Espanola Clinic.
Provided medication administration and supervision in a community setting. Made psychosocial patient assessments and referred as needed. Also worked with a psychosocial interdisciplinary team regarding the mental health of patients.
Teaching Experience
August 2011- May 2012
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO HOSPITAL, Albuquerque, NM
Registered Nurse Clinical Documentation Specialist (RN CDI), Health Information Management. Ensure proper clinical documentation by health care providers based on national regulations and coding standards. Emphasis on the documentation process of inpatient populations with a primary focus on disease processes. Provider teaching and reinforcement of documentation in accordance with CMS regulations.
January 2009 - May 2011
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM
Master’s of Science in Nursing Education. Trained in adult learning theories and various teaching modalities. Performed two semesters of clinical teaching of undergraduate nursing students.
Graduate Clinical Training
Las Clinicas del Norte. NM 571 Bldg 28, El Rito, NM 87530. 35282 US Hwy 285, Ojo Caliente, NM 87549. 183 Diamond Drive, Suite D Los Alamos, NM 87544.
Family Practice Clinic. SW Mesa Center for Family & Community Health. 301 Unser Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121.
Family Practice Clinic. Southeast Heights Center for Family and Community Health. 8200 Central SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108.
School-Based Clinic. Española Valley High School School-Base Clinic. 1111 El Llano Road Española, NM 87532. Carlos Vigil Middle School School-Base Clinic 1260 Johnny Roybal Industrial Park Road Española, NM 87532.
Family Practice Clinic. Las Vegas Medical Clinic. 1235 8th Street, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Presentations
Sepsis. Adriana Gonzales, RN, MSN. February 2012
Pediatric Dehydration. Adriana Gonzales, RN, BSN. University of New Mexico. September 2010
Professional Memberships
Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Member of The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
References:
Dr. Julie Craig, MD. Medical Director. Las Clinicas del Norte. ************@*****.***. 415-***-****.
Georgina Gomez-Lieberman, FNP. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Las Clinicas del Norte. ***********@****.***. 1-505-***-****.
Kim Joy, FNP. Rio Arriba Health Commons Clinic. 2010 Industrial Park Road, Española, NM 87532. ***.***@****.***. 505-***-****.
Jacqueline Bradley-Ortiz. Director General Pediatrics Unit, University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital. *************@*****.***.***. 505-***-****.
Ellen Trabka, RN. Nursing Instructor, Northern New Mexico College. 921 Paseo de Onate, Espanola, New Mexico 87532. 505-***-****.