Sonia Chevannes
Albany,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, rehabilitation 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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Troy Center Of Rehabilitation
Troy, NY
01.2018 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined the next course of action
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Supervised all staff and patient care.
Registered Nurse
Eddy Village Green, Long Term Care
Cohoes, NY
01.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined the next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Ellis Hospital, Med Surg
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications
- Changed dressings, inserted catheters, and started IVs
- Admission assessments on new admits to the floor, blood transfusions, piggyback antibiotics, Assess and monitor patients' health conditions by conducting physical examinations and reviewing medical histories.Monitor vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation, and report any significant changes to the healthcare team.
ADON
Hudson Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Troy, NY
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
LPN
Albany County Nursing Home
Albany, NY
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Bellanger School of Nursing
06.2015
LPN - Practical Nursing
Questar III
06.2009
Skills
- IV
- Oral
- Subcutaneous Medications
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- Chronic and Acute Disease Management
- Care Planning
- Point Click Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Troy Center Of Rehabilitation
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ellis Hospital, Med Surg
01.2018 - 01.2021
ADON
Hudson Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Eddy Village Green, Long Term Care
01.2013 - Current
LPN
Albany County Nursing Home
01.2009 - 01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Bellanger School of Nursing
LPN - Practical Nursing
Questar III
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