Sonya Plourde
Sterling,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 28 years of progressive direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and respectful attitude.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Of Massachusetts Medical School
07.1994 - 01.2023
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Dialysis Technician
Burbank Hospital
09.1988 - 08.1990
- Established IV access, administered treatments, and monitored patient response while working with healthcare teams
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
02.1984 - 07.1988
- Supported medical staff in providing patient care in high-demand hospital environment.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments as part of the cardiac arrest team.
- Assisted in medical examinations, treatments and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA05.1994
Skills
- Care Planning
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Prevention
- HIPAA Compliance
- Team Collaboration
- Compassionate Caregiving
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Of Massachusetts Medical School
07.1994 - 01.2023
Dialysis Technician
Burbank Hospital
09.1988 - 08.1990
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
02.1984 - 07.1988
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
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