Angelo Gonzales

Compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of nursing experience across adult, geriatric, emergency, and inpatient psychiatric settings. Certified PMHNP-BC and PMH-BC with strong foundation in psychopharmacology and holistic mental health care. Skilled in medication management, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Experienced in leading behavioral health units as a relief charge nurse, mentoring new nurses, and supporting evidence-based care.

Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse - Southern Hills Hospital - Behavioral Unit - Adult/Geriatrics

(2019-05)

• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
• Plans and provides nursing care for patients.

Registered Nurse - North Vista Hospital - Adult Psych/Geriatric Psych Unit

(2017-11 - 2019)

• Can float in Adult Psych, Geriatric Psych, and ER Psych Hold.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
• Plans and provides nursing care for patients.

Registered Nurse - Centennial Hills Hospital - Neuro/Med Surg Unit

(2018-10 - 2019-04)

• Planning and coordinating discharges, and admitting new patients
• Administering medications
• Running and assisting with tests and assessments
• Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients
• Monitoring patient's vital signs and condition, and then communicating with the healthcare team as needed
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol

MDS Nurse/Relief Floor Nurse - Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

(2016-10 - 2017-09)

• Responsible for developing treatment plans appropriate for patients that comply according to MDS guidelines.
• Responsible for ensuring the timely completion of accurate assessments and interdisciplinary care plans that meet Federal and State guidelines.
• Helping to determine specific care needs and communicating needs / expectations to families and responsible parties.
• Floats to the floor whenever necessary. Admit patients and discharges as well.

Charge Nurse - Amberwood Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

(2015-06 - 2016-11)

• Monitor patients throughout the shift and report any emergencies to physicians promptly.
• Develop an individual care plan to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
• Perform daily rounds to assess patient condition, distribute medications to patients and provide GT feedings and maintenance.
• Educate patients on their health condition, maintenance and treatments.
• Assist in developing orientations and job training programs for new hires.
• Provide nursing care to patients.

Nurse - Mouri Management Group Inc, Aram Home Care

(2014-03 - 2015-03)

• Ensuring residents are up to date regarding their medical appointments.
• Monitoring resident conditions and communicating with IDT for their expertise.
• Responsible for giving medications, feedings, treatments and GT care to the residents.
• Ensuring their wheelchairs and other equipment are updated in a timely manner according to their current needs.
• Assist in developing orientations and job training programs for new hires.

Medication Clerk/Nurse - Villa Fontana Retirement Community

(2011-10 - 2015-05)

• Report medical supply and equipment needs to the supervisor.
• Distribute medications and assist residents in taking their medications.
• Assess and address physical and emotional needs of patients.
• Give the best care possible for each and every resident and ensure their safety at all times.
• Providing individualized needs for residents considering their backgrounds and culture.
• Respond to emergency medical situations.

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialization (PMHNP) - Post University (2025)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - University of the Cordilleras (2011)