Medical Records Quality Assurance
Resume:
Blanca Gonzalez
RN, MSN
Laredo, TX *****
***************@*****.***
Nurse with over 28 years of clinical and management experience who enjoys establishing new projects, provide training, education and guidance to staff and assist vulnerable populations. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
RN Team Lead
Triple Canopy Incorporated - Laredo, TX
December 2021 to September 2023
Supervises a total of 15 contract employees that include nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technician, and logistician. Serves as the nurse administrator for the Department of Homeland Security, US Customs and Border Patrol Vaccination Program. Oversees daily operations at 2 worksites where covid vaccinations are currently being administered to migrants from age 6 months and older, which include
"USBP Laredo CPC SSF" and "OFO Gateway to the Americas POE." Completes daily reports, attends bi-weekly management meetings, collaborates with local agencies, US Customs, Border Patrol, local health department, school districts and others. Ensures confidentiality of medical records. Responsible for ordering vaccines and overseeing vaccine transfers to make sure these are readily accessible to susceptible migrants. Updates standing orders and protocols, monitors vaccine cold-chain procedures and temperatures, and performs quality assurance on all medical records. Trains and rotates clinical staff through both worksites, develops biweekly work schedules, provides meetings, continuing education and updates to all staff. Monitors all required employee credentials and certifications. Communicates with PMO and stakeholders on a routine basis. Assists with other duties as assigned. Senior Medical Planner
Innovative Emergency Management - Laredo, TX
February 2021 to April 2021
Nursing administrator for the Texas Department of Emergency Management’s Covid-19 Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Clinic. Supervised a total of 21 contract employees (clerks, pharmacy technicians, nurse practitioners and registered nurses). Performed payroll, completed daily reports, attended daily meetings, collaborated with the local health and fire departments. Properly maintained confidentiality of medical records. Oder monoclonal antibody biological, updated standing orders and protocols, monitored refrigerator temperatures. Performed quality assurance on medical records. Rotated staff to cover shifts as necessary. Developed schedules. Conducted meetings with staff as necessary. Assisted with transfers of medications, and other duties as assigned.
Immunization Program Supervisor
City of Laredo Health Department - Laredo, TX
March 2001 to January 2020
Managed a 500,000 budget to provide immunization services to the community. Helped monitored and provided vaccine training, storage and handling for internal and external vaccine providers. Assisted with coordination of mass immunization clinics at school settings, adult daycares, churches, drive thru clinics, and others. Received, managed, monitored and shipped vaccines. Monitored vaccine data entry into the state immunization registry. Conducted disease surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases and provided education to clients and healthcare providers. Provided and monitored the administration of thousands of vaccines on a yearly basis. Assisted with migrant shelters and others. Completed required state and city required statistical reports, etc.
Registered Nurse (RN)
City of Laredo Health Department - Laredo, TX
October 1995 to April 2002
Administered thousands of vaccines yearly to infants, children, adolescents, and adults on a daily basis. Assisted at outreach clinics as necessary and coordinated setup of clinical site. Closely monitored vaccine storage and handling. Conducted disease investigations of vaccine preventable diseases and provided education to clients and healthcare workers. Provided presentations to the general public and healthcare workers related to the latest immunization updates. Attended trainings to expand current immunization knowledge and renew nursing license registration. Participated in mass immunization clinics in a variety of outreach settings, including schools, arenas, drive-thru clinics, etc. Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital of Laredo - Laredo, TX
May 1995 to October 1995
Medical surgical nurse. Administered prescribed medications via intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous and oral routes. Provided wound treatments, blood transfusions, and assisted with cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed. Started intravenous lines, provided nasogastric feedings, administered pain medications, changed soiled dressings. Provided discharge education. Etc. Emergency Room Technician
Doctors Hospital of Laredo - Laredo, TX
September 1994 to May 1995
Took vital signs, weights, assisted with wound care, started intravenous lines, injections, medication administration, changed soiled bed linens, disposal of biohazard waste, re-stocking of medical supplies, medication pick up at pharmacy, transport patients for x-rays, monitored intake and output, assist client with personal grooming, regular waste disposal, answer phone calls, transfer patients to regular room, etc.
Nurse Assistant
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center - Laredo, TX
June 1993 to January 1994
Assisted registered nurse with all assigned duties including: glucose checks, monitoring of vital signs
(blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations), intake and output (urinary). Provided assistance with activities of daily living to patients (grooming, bathing, feeding, etc.). Changed bed sheets, emptied trash, changed diapers on paralyzed patients, and assisted ambulatory patients to the bathroom. Assisted with bed baths and dental cleaning as necessary. Distributed food trays to clients admitted outside regular feeding hours. Floated through maternal health, nursery, pediatrics, medical surgical, intensive care unit, and emergency room units.
Education
Master's in Nursing
Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA
August 2007 to December 2011
Bachelor's in Nursing
Texas A&M International University - Laredo, TX
August 1997 to May 2002
Associate in Nursing
Laredo Community College - Laredo, TX
August 1993 to May 1995
Associate in Medical Laboratory Science
Laredo Community College - Laredo, TX
August 1989 to May 1991
Skills
• Statistics
• Case Management
• Public Speaking
• Medication Administration
• Recruiting
• Program Management
• Budgeting
• Meeting Facilitation
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Office (10+ years)
• Incident Management
• Triage
• Nursing
• Experience Administering Injections
• Laboratory Experience
• EMR Systems
• Patient Care
• Hospital Experience
• Medical Records
• Vital Signs
• Venipuncture
• Phlebotomy
• Emergency Management
Languages
• English - Expert
• Spanish - Expert
Awards
Nurses Honor Society
May 2002
Graduated Cum Laude and was inducted in Honor Society Certifications and Licenses
CPR/BLS
September 2022 to September 2024
CPR and Basic Life Support Certification by the American Heart Association FEMA ICS Courses
Present
ICS 100, 200, 700, etc.
PREA Required Courses
December 2021 to Present
Government Security Clearance DHS CBP (PIV)
April 2022 to April 2028
United States Government Contractor Clearance DHS/CBP
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