Kaniesha Gonzales
Lamar
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 1 year of clinical nursing experience supported by over 10 years of hands-on patient care as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Skilled in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, monitoring patient conditions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes. Strong foundation in vital signs assessment, infection control, and assisting with daily living activities, with a proven ability to build trust and rapport with patients and families. Committed to providing safe, efficient care in fast-paced healthcare environments while continuing to grow clinical expertise.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lamar Estates
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
RN
Maxim Healthcare
10.2024 - 11.2025
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
CNA
Prowers Medical Center
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
CNA
Lamar Estates
12.2013 - 10.2021
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in long term care and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lamar Community College
Lamar, CO05-2025
Skills
- Infectious disease control
- IV management
- Medical assessment
- Chart updating
- Wound care
- Maintaining privacy
- Patient education and counseling
- Direct nursing care
- Mobility assistance
- Reporting and documentation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lamar Estates
08.2025 - 03.2026
RN
Maxim Healthcare
10.2024 - 11.2025
CNA
Prowers Medical Center
10.2021 - 07.2023
CNA
Lamar Estates
12.2013 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lamar Community College