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Meet Jonel Lindsey Gomez - Fort Myers Nurse Practitioner
Jonel Lindsey Gomez, MSN, ARNP, CPCO, COE
Nurse Practitioner
Jonel Gomez is a double board certified nurse practitioner and has worked with Dr. Laquis since 2009. She is trained in medical oculoplastics, cosmetic dermatology, aesthetic medicine, and laser rejuvenation. In addition, she is an accomplished author and a highly sought after national and international lecturer.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, cum laude, Florida Gulf Coast University
Master of Science in Nursing, Primary Health Care, Florida Gulf Coast University
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Rush University (in progress)
Noteworthy Accomplishments
American Nurses Credentialing Center Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
American Nurses Credentialing Center Board Certified Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Florida Gulf Coast University Soaring Eagles Society – Outstanding Alumni Award
Gulfshore Business Magazine’s 2014 40 Under 40 Award Recipient
Florida Nurses Association “Top 100 Nurses”, Nurse Role Model 2013
Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO)
Certified Ophthalmic Executive (COE)
Professional Associations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Southern Gulf Coast Nurse Practitioner Council
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Tau Zeta Chapter
American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses
Dermatology Nurses’ Association
Jonel Gomez, MSN, ARNP
7331 College Parkway, Suite 200, Fort Myers, FL 33907
860 111th Avenue North, Suite 1, Naples, FL 34108
Main number 239.947.4042
Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres 239.561.3988
Fax 239.390.9976
Presentations / Publications
Education Programs
Gomez, J. & Welch, R. UCLA Joint Program with Hong Kong Hospital and Sanitorium. Advanced Ophthalmology for Nurses. Hong Kong Hospital and Sanitorium, Hong Kong. March 2014.
Books
Dean, E., Gomez, J. & Welch, R. (Eds.). Essentials of ophthalmic nursing: Book 1 (4th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.
Dean, E., Gomez, J. & Welch, R. (Eds.). Essentials of ophthalmic nursing: Book 2 (4th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.
Book Chapters
Gomez, J. Chapter 3: Nursing Assessment. In Dean, E., Gomez, J., & Welch, R. (Eds.), Core curriculum for ophthalmic nursing (4th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.
Gomez, J. Chapter 12: Neoplastics. In Dean, E., Gomez, J., & Welch, R. (Eds.), Core curriculum for ophthalmic nursing (4th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.
Evers, H. & Gomez, J. Chapter 7: Lacrimal System. In Dean, E., Gomez, J., & Welch, R. (Eds.), Core curriculum for ophthalmic nursing (4th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.
Abstracts
Laquis S & Gomez J. Trans-blepharoplasty arcus marginalis release as an alternative surgical approach in endoscopic brow lift. Selected for podium presentation at the ASOPRS conference in November 2013.
Laquis S, Gomez J, Prabakaran S and Prabakaran S. Long Term Efficacy and Patient Satisfaction With the Lateral Internal Brow Pexy Technique. Selected for podium presentation at the ASOPRS conference in November 2012.
Laquis S, Gomez J, and Wesley R. The Success Rate of Non-Endoscopic Intranasal Dacryocystorhinostomy, Podium presentation at the ASOPRS conference in October 2010.
Articles
Laquis S. , Gomez, J. Subperiosteal Hematoma of the Orbit. Insight.
Gomez, J, Laquis, S. Dermatochalasis. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association.
Gomez, J, Laquis, S. Complications of Dermal Fillers. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association.
Gomez, J. What’s on your surgical tray? Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association, V2.
Gomez, J. Periocular lesions part two, common infectious lesions: A photo quiz. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association, V2.
Gomez, J. Periocular lesions part one, common inflammatory lesions: Chalazia and hordeola. Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association, V1.
Health and Wellness Magazine: 6/10: Eyelid Rejuvenation, 7/10: Tearing, 8/10: Eyelid Lesions
Presentations
“Dermal Fillers”. Scheduled May 2013 at the annual meeting of the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners.
“Aesthetics for the Dermatology Practice: Dermal Fillers”. Scheduled May 2014 at the annual meeting of the Dermatology Nurses Association Convention.
“Periocular Lesions for Advanced Practice Nurses”. Scheduled May 2014 at the annual meeting of the Dermatology Nurses Association Annual Convention.
“50 Shades of Neurotoxins and Dermal Fillers”. Scheduled May 2014 at the annual meeting of the Dermatology Nurses Association Annual Convention.
“Navigating the Computer World: How Apps, the Internet and Websites can Improve the Ophthalmic Patient’s Quality of Life” November 2013 at the annual meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses.
“The Emerging Role of the Nurse Practitioner in Ophthalmology”. November 2013 at the annual meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses.
“Oculoplastics…A Case Study Approach to Common and Uncommon Eyelid and Orbital Disorders”. August 2013 at the San Antonio regional meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses.
“Advanced Practice Nurses in Ophthalmology”. August 2013 at the San Antonio regional meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses.
“Ophthalmic Dermatology” May 2013 at the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference.
“Periocular Lesions”. April 2013 at the Dermatology Nurses Association Annual Convention.
“The Dirty Dozen: Intriguing Cases in Oculoplastics” S Laquis MD, J Gomez ARNP. September 2012. Approved for 2 CME.
“The Lacrimal System” S Laquis MD, J Gomez ARNP. June 2012. Approved for 2 CEUs.
“A Primary Care Approach to Eyelid Disorders for Nurse Practitioners” author J Gomez ARNP. Presented by J Gomez ARNP and S Laquis MD, 2012.
“Focus on the Orbits” authors J Gomez ARNP, S Laquis MD, 2011. Approved for 2 CEUs.
“Periocular Tumors” authors J Gomez ARNP, S Laquis MD. Presented by S Laquis MD, 2010. Approved for 2 CEUs.
Posters
Poster: Laquis S, Gomez J. Rapidly Progressive Sarcomatoid Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Presented at the ASOPRS Conference October 2011.
Poster: Laquis S, Gomez J. Efficacy of Posterior Lamellar ENDURAGen™ Implant for the Surgical Correction of Lower Eyelid Retraction. Presented at the ASOPRS Conference October 2011.
Awards
- AANP Foundation Scholarship Recipient
- FGCU Soaring Eagles Society 2010, Outstanding Alumni Award
- Florida Nurses Association, “Top 100 Nurses” Nurse Role Model 2013
- INANE, Suzanne Smith Developing Editors Award 2013
- Gulfshore Business “40 Under 40” Award 2014
