Vanessa Gonzalez
@vanessajgonzalez
Employee Relations professional specializing in investigations, Advice and Counsel.
What I'm looking for
I am an Employee Relations professional with deep experience conducting workplace investigations, coaching leaders, and implementing policy to drive positive culture change. I combine a background in healthcare operations with employee relations expertise to deliver fair, compliant outcomes.
At CVS Health I handle investigations, coach managers, and guide progressive discipline to mitigate risk and improve working relationships. Previously, I led daily operations and HR functions at Atlantic Health System, implemented process improvements that reduced patient wait times, and built high-performing administrative teams through coaching.
My earlier roles include Employee Relations Specialist work at Saint Barnabas Medical Center—where I facilitated mediation, delivered training on diversity and conflict resolution, and supported performance management—and laboratory and clinical training that reinforce my attention to compliance and process accuracy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Employee Relations Advisor
CVS Health
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Conduct workplace investigations into policy violations and employee complaints, coach leaders on performance and corrective actions, and support initiatives that foster a respectful, inclusive workplace culture.
Medical Office Manager
Atlantic Health System
Jun 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Directed daily office operations including onboarding, compliance, finance and HR functions; implemented patient flow processes that reduced wait times and built a high-performing administrative team through coaching and development.
Employee Relations Specialist
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Aug 2018 - Apr 2023 (4 years 8 months)
Conducted ER investigations and managed disciplinary processes, coached managers on performance and engagement, and delivered training on diversity, inclusion, and conflict resolution to improve accountability.
Pathology Lab Assistant
Valley Hospital & Medical Center
Sep 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 8 months)
Collected specimens, entered and maintained accurate lab data, and supported workflow improvements while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and HIPAA regulations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, focusing on criminal justice principles and related coursework.
Rutgers University
Associate of Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology
Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology with training in specimen collection, data entry, and laboratory compliance.
Fortis Institute
Certificate, Medical Assisting
Completed a Medical Assisting certification program with clinical and administrative training relevant to medical office operations.
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