Sonia Leslie-Munroe
New York,NY
Summary
High-performing, dedicated nurse, care manager with close to 20 years of experience within the hospital and home care settings. A solid foundation and experience in ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs and current health care advancement
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Health Nurse Manager
Visiting Nurse Services Of New York
Manhattan , NY
2011.11 - Current
- Oversee the operations of Employee Health Services Department and ensuring Corporate wellness.
- Supplied wellness materials and information to employees to prevent sickness, fatigue and mental burnout while fostering positive company culture.
- Manage inventory of materials/supplies necessary for administration of Employee Health program.
- Assess the need for order, obtain and interpret appropriate lab tests.
- Manage, coordinate and maintain Employee Health Services program, consistent with organization policy and philosophy.
- Manage Flu and COVID vaccine programs.
- Participated in developing new electronic medical record systems.
- Participated in developing policies and procedures for workers compensation, safe patient handling and motor vehicle accident programs at work.
- Hired and evaluated performance of nursing staff, ensuring standards are maintained, quality care is delivered and goals are achieved.
- Manage RNs, LPN and clerical staff/schedules.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
New York Presbyterian Queens
Flushing , NY
2004.05 - Current
- Provided direct care for ventilator dependent and cardiac patients.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Charge nurse on medical surgical and respiratory disease unit
Employee Health Nurse
Visiting Nurse Services Of New York
Manhattan , NY
2007.02 - 2011.11
- Review medical self-evaluation reports submitted annually by clinical and office staff.
- Review medical findings of physical examinations and health tests. Assess the need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab test.
- Transcribed medical clearance document for employees returning to work.
- Administered read and interpret PPD results / scheduled employees for immunization and health screening tests.
- Coordinate annual Flu program
- Provide medical clearance for home health aide training class/ staff returning to work
- Work collaboratively with internal and external vendors.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Oakland Gardens, NYMaster of Science - Nurse Informatics
Excelsior College
Albany, NY06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science (RN To Masters Pathway)
Excelsior College
Albany, NY06.2014
Skills
- Adept at prioritizing /managing deadlines
- Oversee Corporate wellness
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Care Oversight
- Accurate Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office/Electronic medical recording
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Licensed New York State Registered 09/03
- Wound Care, Wound Care Institute, 2005-present
- ACLS/BLS (CPR and AED), American Heart Association, 2020
Timeline
Employee Health Nurse Manager
Visiting Nurse Services Of New York
2011.11 - Current
Employee Health Nurse
Visiting Nurse Services Of New York
2007.02 - 2011.11
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
New York Presbyterian Queens
2004.05 - Current
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Master of Science - Nurse Informatics
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science (RN To Masters Pathway)
Excelsior College
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