Sophonie Jones
Queens
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
8900 Van Wyck Expy, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Medical Assistant
Northwell Heath Fertility
Manhasset
09.2019 - 04.2024
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Performs blood draws
- Check patient vital signs and record in patient chart
- Assisted Physicians with in-office procedures such as IUD insertions and removals, endometrial biopsies, vulvar biopsies, PAP smears during routine visits.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Senior Medical Assistant
Northwell Health Pediatric Pulmonary
New Hyde Park
11.2014 - 09.2019
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Adheres to infection control standards including but limit to, hand hygiene, isolation of patients with known infectious disease, and equipment disinfection/sterilization.
- Performs variety of other clerical duties such as prior authorizations for MRI, and CT scans, scheduling appointments, answering phones, and assuring efficient flow of patients in the office.
Medical Assistant
Northwell Health Oakdale OB GYN
Oakdale
01.2012 - 11.2014
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with Blood draws
- Assisted Physicians with pap smears, colposcopies
- Assisted nurse with monitoring fetal heart rate.
Recreation Leader
The Pavilion Nursing Home
Flushing
07.2006 - 01.2012
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
- Greet elderly patients, assisted in organizing and directing therapeutic play which included activities such as daily games, planning parties, music, celebrating different cultures, and religion.
- Conducted group activities according to patient needs, capabilities, and interest.
- Implemented necessary precautions in exercising responsibility for care and safety of patients.
- Consult with dietician , nursing personnel, and nutritionist to accommodate patient proper food intake.
- Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Paul's School of Nursing - Flushing
Rego Park, NY12.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY12.2017
Medical Assistant
The Manhattan Institute
Manhattan, NY03.2011
Skills
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Decision Making
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Phlebotomy
- Clear Communication
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Procedure Assistance
- Time Management
- Updating Medical Records
- Quality Control
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Willingness to Learn
- Pulmonary Function Measurement
- Patient Chart Tracking
- Supply Management
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Critical Thinking
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Northwell Heath Fertility
09.2019 - 04.2024
Senior Medical Assistant
Northwell Health Pediatric Pulmonary
11.2014 - 09.2019
Medical Assistant
Northwell Health Oakdale OB GYN
01.2012 - 11.2014
Recreation Leader
The Pavilion Nursing Home
07.2006 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Paul's School of Nursing - Flushing
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Nassau Community College
Medical Assistant
The Manhattan Institute