Amy Sousa
Oviedo,USA
Summary
Registered Nurse with comprehensive experience in oncology, progressive care, and school health nursing. Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary care, educating patients and staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Committed to delivering patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and supports community well-being.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
School Board Nurse
Seminole County Public Schools
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted health screenings, assessments, and ongoing monitoring to identify and manage chronic and acute health conditions, reducing barriers to learning and minimizing preventable absenteeism.
- Developed and implemented individualized healthcare and emergency action plans based on students' medical needs, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care and health support to medically fragile students, promoting safety, well-being, and access to a healthy learning environment.
- Coordinated care with parents, educators, physicians, and community healthcare agencies to manage chronic conditions and effectively respond to medical emergencies, enhancing student health outcomes.
- Educated school personnel on student health conditions, medication needs, and emergency procedures to improve health awareness and preparedness across the school environment.
- Contributed clinical recommendations in multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), ensuring tailored support for each student's health needs.
- Maintained accurate student health records, including immunization documentation, screenings, assessments, and care plans, while ensuring confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
Registered Nurse, Unit/Oncology
AdventHealth
08.2022 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to oncology patients with complex medical and treatment needs, promoting comfort, safety, recovery, and quality of life.
- Administered medications, IV therapies, and blood products in accordance with physician orders and strict safety protocols.
- Assessed and closely monitored patient vital signs, symptoms, and treatment responses, promptly identifying complications and changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans, enhancing patient outcomes and ensuring continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatment regimens, medications, potential side effects, and symptom management, fostering informed participation in care.
- Maintained timely clinical documentation, ensuring continuity of care, regulatory compliance, and quality patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
Pain Medicine
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Directed clinical operations for pre- and post-anesthesia care, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative process.
- Supervised, mentored, and trained clinical staff to enhance performance, uphold patient safety, and maintain compliance with organizational and clinical standards.
- Coordinated patient assessments, procedural preparations, and transitions of care to optimize workflow and enhance patient outcomes.
- Responded to clinical emergencies and collaborated with the healthcare team to provide timely, appropriate patient care.
- Managed essential clinical supplies and inventory to ensure adequate resources for daily operations and patient care.
- Audited clinical documentation and processes to ensure adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and quality-assurance standards.
Registered Nurse, Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Unit
Quabbin Valley Healthcare
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Assessed patient conditions, developed and implemented individualized care plans, and adjusted nursing interventions based on patient progress and changing needs.
- Assessed patient conditions and developed individualized care plans, adjusting nursing interventions based on progress and changing needs to enhance recovery.
- Monitored and documented patient progress, identifying changes in condition and implementing interventions to promote safety and optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
- Monitored and documented patient progress, identifying changes in condition and implementing interventions to ensure safety and support optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, wound care, and health management to support continuity of care and successful recovery.
- Supervised nursing staff and delegated patient care responsibilities, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and quality-of-care practices to maintain high care quality.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Keene Center
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Administered medications and treatments accurately according to physician orders and established protocols, monitoring patient responses and promptly reporting changes to supervising nurses and physicians.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, identifying changes in condition and communicating concerns to the healthcare team.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, identified changes in condition, and communicated concerns to healthcare team to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans, addressing residents' needs and clinical conditions to enhance quality of care.
- Educated patients and residents on health conditions, treatments, and care plans, fostering understanding and promoting active participation in their care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Joseph School of Nursing
Nashua, NH2010
Skills
- Care coordination
- School Health Nursing
- Medication Management
- Emergency Care Coordination
- Staff education
- Health screenings
- Medication and IV administration
- Care plan implementation
- Nursing assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Patient care
Certification
Registered Nurse, Florida License #RN9526150, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS),
Timeline
School Board Nurse
Seminole County Public Schools
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Unit/Oncology
AdventHealth
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
Pain Medicine
08.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Unit
Quabbin Valley Healthcare
06.2010 - 06.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Keene Center
06.2008 - 06.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Joseph School of Nursing