Gabriela Rodriguez Gonzalez, BSN, RN - Registered Nurse | Medical-Surgical Intermediate Care Unit - UNC Rex Hospital

Summary

Dedicated, motivated, and compassionate registered nurse with one year of experience in an intermediate and acute care unit. Skilled in caring for patients with complex medical conditions and general and thoracic post-surgical patients. Proficient in patient assessment, medication management, multidisciplinary team collaboration, and maintaining composure in fast-paced, high stress environments. Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based care. Actively seeking opportunities to enhance clinical skills and continue life-long learning with the goal of improving patient care and safety.

Overview

1

year of professional experience

1

Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse | Medical-Surgical Intermediate Care Unit

UNC Rex Hospital

Raleigh, NC

07.2025 - Current

Delivered direct patient care in a 29-bed medical-surgical intermediate care unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1: 4-5, depending on acuity
Provided comprehensive assessments and continuous monitoring to diverse patient populations, including patients with respiratory and cardiovascular complications and general and thoracic post-surgical patients
Continuously monitored vital signs, laboratory values, and telemetry, rapidly identifying patient deterioration and arrhythmias, initiating timely interventions, and escalating care to the rapid response team when necessary to promote optimal patient outcomes
Provided post-procedural care to patients undergoing cardioversions, heart catheterizations, pacemaker placement, and surgical drain placement
Assessed and monitored patients requiring high-flow oxygen, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, central lines, PICC lines, wound vacs, and enteral feeding tubes
Administered and managed medications and drips while assessing patients' response and titrating drips per physician's order and facility protocol
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient-centered care and enhance patient outcomes
Educated patients and families on disease management, medications, and discharge planning
Effectively managed a 4–5 patient assignment in a fast-paced environment by prioritizing assessments, treatments, and interdisciplinary communication to ensure timely, high-quality patient care and accurate documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Campbell University: Catherine W. Wood School of Nursing

Buies Creek, NC

05-2025

Skills

Bilingual: Spanish and English Fluency
Team Collaboration and Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
Attention to Detail
Time Management and Organization
Prioritization

Proficiency in Documentation in Epic
Patient and Family Education
Patient Assessment
Medication administration
Delegation
Empathy